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Inspired by alumni grandparents, future Bronco aims to take wing as pilot

First-Year Faces

… future Bronco aims to take wing as pilot Submitted by Megan Looker on GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Not many know their … changed the course of Katherine Jendrasiak ’s life when she was just 13.  “It was their 50th anniversary, and they gifted the family a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68369

Brandon Owen has found where he belongs

Haworth College of Business

… of Business has found his place in the supply chain management program.  Having completed an associate degree at Lake … going on a tour of the college, I realized that WMU Haworth was the place I wanted to be. Since starting my studies, I’ve discovered a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75420

Understanding grief: WMU philosophy professor awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship

College of Arts and Sciences

… Understanding grief: WMU philosophy professor awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship Submitted by Anonymous … of loss. Atkins recently secured a coveted National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship, marking a significant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75178

Alumnus to lead WMU recruitment, enrollment management efforts

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… Alumnus to lead WMU recruitment, enrollment management efforts Submitted by Anonymous … in the semester before I completed my bachelor's degree. It was a privilege, and I have been hooked ever since," says … as an undergraduate and a graduate student is going to be rewarding personally and professionally." Christopher W. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5734

WMU student among 10 nationwide to win coveted scholarship

News

… to receive a prestigious nationwide business scholarship awarded by the Richter Foundation and the Institute for Supply Management's Richter Scholarship Fund. Hanna Downs , of Novi, … as mentors. A number of other benefits are included in the award as well. Now in its 10th year, the Richter Scholarship …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6466

WMU student one of six to receive national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—A Western Michigan University integrated supply management student is among six students from across the country … to receive a coveted nationwide business scholarship awarded by the Richter Foundation and the Institute for … Madison Dober of Lake Orion, Michigan, received a $10,000 award from the foundation and will have the opportunity to be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71508

Choreographing busy schedule, student driven to help people

News

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dancer. Choreographer. Nurse. Scholar. Mentor. Philanthropist.  There are many words to describe … people realize," says Owens. As a child, Owens remembers always wanting to help people feel better when they were sick. That …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53042

Felix Sithiphone: Finding the fun in governmental accounting and life

Haworth College of Business

… Felix Sithiphone: Finding the fun in governmental accounting and life Submitted by Abbie Griffith on … analyst with Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services. He enjoyed the work, which he describes as … resume, Sithiphone decided to take a risk and moved to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, with the goal of finding …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72095

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences recognizes its 2023 Presidential Scholars

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… its 2023 Presidential Scholars Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … is an embedded software project engineer at Vector North America in Novi, Michigan, a position he accepted after … my first on campus job in the international admissions and services office. Later, I got multiple other on-campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71264

WMU academic convocation launches 2013-14 academic year

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… convocation that will honor standout faculty and staff members and provide a platform for the University's … State of the University address as well as a series of awards honoring faculty and staff achievements and service. Held during the opening weeks of fall semester …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9723