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Hettinger, Asmonga-Knapp to lead WMU trustees for 2014

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… in 2008 as head of Battle Creek Unlimited after 30 years of service with that economic development organization. He joined Battle Creek Unlimited in 1978 as marketing director, and one year later was named president and CEO. He is credited with attracting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12920

WMU food marketing program wins industry award

Haworth College of Business

… WMU food marketing program wins industry award Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Dr. Russell Zwanka … by Progressive Grocer . The organization highlights outstanding grocers, suppliers, service providers and organizations that positively affect …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/progressive-grocer-impact-award

Supply chain students tackle real-world challenges with Kenco and local alumnus

Haworth College of Business

… Experience-Driven Learning isn’t just a tagline. It’s a way of life. For Western Michigan University students in the … former student Jake Caldwell , B.B.A.’12, MBA’18. Caldwell, director of logistics operations at Kenco Group, was eager … 3810 to assist Kenco, a top-ranked, third party logistics service provider, in solving issues relating to cargo …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/supply-chain-management-students-experience-kenco-project

New cross-campus partnership aims to fill growing need for health administrators

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A new, interdisciplinary collaboration at Western Michigan University … of faculty in both the College of Health and Human Services and Haworth College of Business , as well as other … in health care and interacting with patients but doesn't want to pursue the clinical side of the field. She's had a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69565

Final direction for Valley Dining Center announced

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… Final direction for Valley Dining Center announced Submitted by … Mich.—Key planning decisions necessary to move forward with building the state-of-the-art Valley Dining Center … focus. The Valley I and II complexes have full-service dining rooms while the Valley III complex has a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19430

Nutrition and dietetic interns use lab experience to mentor undergraduates

College of Education and Human Development

… Nutrition and dietetic interns use lab experience to mentor undergraduates … test on her mentor, Kelly McHugh. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"It was a little nerve wracking, but it was good," said  Sarah   … settings in medicine, community health, wellness and food service operations. The WMU programs in nutrition and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73841

Education student receives achievement award from YWCA Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… Education student receives achievement award from YWCA Kalamazoo Submitted by Chris Hybels on … honored by the YWCA Kalamazoo for her volunteer work and service to the community on May 18 . She was one of six … and helping out," says Lewis. "Whitney Lewis is an outstanding student and we are very lucky that she chose to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71728

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. prepares to celebrate 60 years at Western

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… folklore hero High John the Conqueror is currently on display at the Venice Biennale, a historic show sometimes … Xi chapter during Western Homecoming 2022 festivities, was the first Black Greek organization established on … brotherhood and academic excellence while providing service and advocacy for members. Brothers M. Scott Johnson …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69476

Western joins new initiative to increase Michigan's child welfare workforce

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… populations. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is partnering with Western and four other … professor of social work and Title IV-E Program coordinator at WMU. "It's really going to set our students up … Central Michigan University, Michigan State University and Wayne State University. Western's first cohort will begin in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/western-joins-initiative

Dr. Ruth Kaarlela obituary

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… professor emerita and chair of blindness and low vision studies at Western Michigan University, died Jan. 8 . She was 98. Kaarlela joined what is now the Department of … with emerita status in 1986 after nearly 23 years of service to the University. She was appointed department …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47979