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First cohort of product design program sharp on all edges

W Magazine

… program sharp on all edges Submitted by Erin Flynn on Aisha Thaj explains her senior thesis project to her … vice president for innovation to consider how her suggestion might be implemented. By the end of the internship … graduate offers companies a coveted blend of skills. That’s what industries are seeking and what gave birth to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63900

WMU students shed light on Kalamazoo's early settlers

College of Arts and Sciences

… make a pleasant spot for a summer picnic. However, there is more that lies beneath the surface—and in this case it’s Kalamazoo’s first Euro-American cemetery.     … points here, and the story that comes out of that is what students are able to find through available historical …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/10/kutzlerhistory3404

Decades-old alumni friendships honored with naming of campus facilities

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… automotive executive who died June 1, 2016, half way into his eight-year term as a WMU Trustee. Dennis W. Archer , a … Conference Room. "All three of us knew without doubt that what we learned together at WMU had an enormous impact on … on campus facilities become at least a small reminder of what can be." The three men were classmates at WMU, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39675

Global Engagement Scholarship opens up study abroad options

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… to learn language and culture abroad in countries where English is not the primary language are available through the Global … Scholarship helps students cover the difference between what it costs to attend WMU and the cost to earn a similar …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/20009

Board signs off on name for new student residence halls

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… residence halls Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Artist rendering of Western Heights KALAMAZOO, Mich—Western … will be known as Western Heights , after the student-suggested name won unanimous approval from University trustees … it met the hopes of staff members. "This is in keeping with what we wanted," Anderson said. "We wanted a name that had …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19403

Pitch Competition draws range of student-led companies

Haworth College of Business

… of student-led companies Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Finalists and winners at the 2015 Pitch Competition KALAMAZOO, … and ability to fluently present my proposed business is what made me stand out," says Adams. "My conviction in the … you down is a worthwhile item," says Sievers. "I think what made me stand out was my dynamic start and memorable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22997

WMU students earn top honors at national sales competition

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… $10,000 in scholarships and landing WMU a second-place finish. Greta Lorr , a senior sales and business marketing … and Sales Competition held at the University of Central Missouri in November. In addition, Lorr placed second in the … earned first place in the marketing presentation category. "What a fantastic way to showcase the quality of our sales …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11362

Dallas Rauker Tutoring Center celebrates anniversary

Haworth College of Business

… College of Business, celebrated its sixth anniversary this past September. Named in memory of Dallas Rauker , a … abroad, the tutoring center was created to not only honor his legacy as a student, but to provide a place for students … is a wonderful tribute to our son. It continues to reflect what Dallas would have loved to be a part of—students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73537

Undergraduate selected to receive prestigious Boren Scholarship

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… Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Wiley Wiley is an honors student double majoring in Spanish and global and international studies and minoring in … pursue," she says. "Since then, I have learned a lot about what it means to be a public servant through interning for a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47663

Financial, academic support available for student-parents in need of child care assistance

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… available for student-parents in need of child care assistance Submitted by Erin Flynn on Gabriel Josts makes a … his child care expenses. "Day care costs more than half of what my wife makes as a teacher weekly. We would have been struggling financially and with a whole bunch of other things if …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64780