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Nerves of steel prevail as WMU sales students win big at Steel City Sales Challenge

Haworth College of Business

… Challenge Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University sales and business marketing students were victorious at the Steel … by Mary Nielsen , faculty specialist II in marketing, Western students posted top finishes in both competition …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/steel-city-sales-challenge-2025

Electrical engineering student finds the artistry in problem solving

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Haehnel on Senior Tessa Biondo pursuing her bachelor's and accelerated master's degree in electrical engineering. … together the puzzle of electrical circuits is what enticed Western Michigan University senior Tessa Biondo to pursue … and create earrings, pendants bracelets and more out of wire and locally sourced natural stones.” In addition to her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73469

Yukiko Murakami, 50 years later - Tragic loss of Japanese alumna continues to give life to WMU’s strongest exchange program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Murakami, a Keio University student who studied abroad at Western Michigan University in 1962, lost her life in a … in Ohio, an overwhelming response from people in Kalamazoo and Japan resulted in the establishment of an exchange … University to study abroad with full funding each fall and spring semester at the partner university. “Though this …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/11/yukiko-murakami-memorial-50

From DECA to DataDirect, George LaForce is building networks and confidence

Haworth College of Business

… From DECA to DataDirect, George LaForce is building networks and confidence Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, … opportunities that support students' academic goals,” says Western Michigan University senior George LaForce . The … ahead of him. “I plan to study abroad in Spain over spring break 2026 to further my knowledge on an …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/digital-marketing-george-laforce-deca-internship

Challenge accepted: Accountancy student steps outside her comfort zone

Haworth College of Business

… Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For senior Tayler Nanni , Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business … academic achievements, professional experiences and personal relationships. Having transferred to WMU after … encouragement and helps me believe in my potential.” Last spring, Nanni worked as a tax intern for  Hungerford where …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/accountancy-tayler-nanni-0

Maintaining a balance of quality and access, WMU sets tuition, room and meal rates for 2025-26

News

… Maintaining a balance of quality and access, WMU sets tuition, room and meal rates for … 2025-26 Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees set tuition, … year continue to support two essential priorities for Western: maintaining a high-quality learning environment and

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/wmu-sets-2025-26-tuition-costs

Teacher education students awarded inaugural innovation research fellowship

College of Education and Human Development

… on Allison Beasley, Dr. Don Thompson, Moises Campos-Crespo and Carter Spring at the College of Education and Human Development's … and Human Development's Award Ceremony. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75423

Historic $100M fund launched by WMU faculty to pioneer place-based investment and Experience-Driven Learning

Haworth College of Business

… launched by WMU faculty to pioneer place-based investment and Experience-Driven Learning Submitted by Stacey Lowis on … Sleeping Giant Capital , a private investment firm led by Western Michigan University management faculty members Dr. Doug Lepisto and Dr. Derrick McIver , and Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/sleeping-giant-capital-historic-fund

Champions of the arts, WMU alumni Lynn Chen-Zhang and Charles Zhang win Kalamazoo arts council award

News

… Champions of the arts, WMU alumni Lynn Chen-Zhang and Charles Zhang win Kalamazoo arts council award Submitted … arts to thrive in Kalamazoo, Lynn Chen-Zhang , M. S.’ 91, a Western Michigan University trustee, and Charles Zhang , … several arts organizations throughout the community, from Western’s School of Theatre and Dance to the Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/lynn-chen-zhang-charles-zhang-arts-council-greater-kalamazoo-business-award-2025

Aviation Passion and Professionalism – Professor Lisa Whittaker Has It All

College of Aviation

… Aviation Passion and Professionalism – Professor Lisa Whittaker Has It All … safety (her personal favorite), airport administration and finance, introduction to aviation, aerodynamics, … activities.  For six years, she was the faculty adviser for Western's Women in Aviation International chapter , taking …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/02/whittaker