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WMU student places first at national sales competition

Haworth College of Business

… Farm Marketing and Sales Competition. Photo credit: Christopher Deau Photography KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two Western … Musser of Macomb and TJ Devries of Tinley Park, Illinois, competed against teams from eight other universities at … times throughout the semester where I doubted that I had what it took to succeed. I leaned on the people in my life …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73378

Senior engineering students showcase projects at design conference

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… Sciences' Floyd Hall on WMU's Parkview Campus. The event is free and open to the public. Many of the projects are … Kyler Castro, Jordan Horvath, Chance Owens and Julian Striggles , with faculty advisor Dr. Paul Engelmann . Students … a real-world capstone project that puts into practice what they have learned. The capstone design course is an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52842

Constitution Day talk focuses on women's influence in American politics

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… at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19 , in 3301 Friedmann Hall. His presentation, titled "Why Women Won the Vote: Did the 19th Amendment Change American Politics?," is free and open to the public and sponsored by the … of new voters radically alter American politics, and what did people expect at the time? J. Kevin Corder Corder …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42615

Former facilities chief Williams dies at 97

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… in 1980 as director of the WMU physical plant. During his career at WMU, he was involved in dramatic growth of the … the development of the land west of Stadium Drive to establish what is now known as WMU's main campus. "While most on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29747

WMU student aims to clean up the fashion industry

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The fashion industry has, historically, been dependent upon trends—anticipating and … apparel companies to call for change. At the forefront of this change is Western Michigan University undergraduate … and experiences was to know the financials early on. "Know what the profit margin is," he says. "This number is the one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47992

New TV spot infuses 'Go West' theme with new WMU imagery

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Television viewers across the state are watching the new "Go West" commercial released this week by Western Michigan University. WMU has introduced a … Nike commercial. AWESOME!" "The spot is more dramatic than what you normally see in higher education," says Chris Hunt, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19396

Defining your success

Haworth College of Business

… on Anna-Maria Astor KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Managing finances is an overwhelming task for many individuals across the … and security create a foundation for living without distress,” Astor says. “One challenge is that financial … so much exposure to the financial planning industry through what we do.” Astor has been gaining professional work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69900

WMU alum's abstract art comes full circle in CHHS exhibition

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… art KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The work of a self-taught, abstract artist who graduated from Western Michigan University is on exhibit at his alma mater. Mark Olson's work is on … from three different sources: nature, mathematics and what I call a mindscape," Olson says. "From nature and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20256

Global Studies in the Field prepares students for study abroad, connects students to scholarships and careers

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… to become conscientious citizens in a globalized world.  GIST 3100: Global Studies in the Field is a course run by the College of Arts and Sciences' School … by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis . The art and imagery of what it meant to be “downtown” changed as Americans migrated …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/program-feature-global-studies

Engineering student eases University scheduling process

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… to improve scheduling of maintenance services with supervisor Marcy Lynn (left), manager of maintenance services, and … construction projects were put together. That experience is what Olimat has valued most. He says his supervisors always … and letting students learn through practice. Olimat says what the department and particularly Lynn have done has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66213