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Preparing for private equity success at WMU Haworth
Haworth College of Business
… involvement in Phi Delta Theta and the Financial Services Association has helped me develop leadership skills … has his sights set on the life ahead of him. "As I work toward a career in private equity, I am actively building both … Giant Capital and have started certified coursework with Wall Street Prep there. In the summer, I plan to study …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/finance-michael-harmon-private-equity
Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
News
… Free and open events include a convocation, day of service, laying of the wreath ceremony, educational programs … Celebration. More information Presentation, Dr. Lewis Walker Social Justice Youth Award winners, 7 p.m. , Kalamazoo City Hall, 241 W. South St. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57191
WMU formalizes partnership with Kalamazoo Literacy Council
News
… in the region. The partnership—signed by WMU President Edward Montgomery ; Kara Wood , associate vice president for … best practices for adult literacy instruction, develop service-learning and internship opportunities for students … a volunteer-led, nonprofit agency providing free education services to adults with low literacy. Programs include …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66279
Final direction for Valley Dining Center announced
News
… 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 … most students, Anderson notes, living on campus is the best way to become engaged in college life, form diverse social …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19430
Engineering management master’s program 1 of 8 certified by international organization
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… certified by international organization Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Azim Houshyar KALAMAZOO, Mich.−The Western … The demand for leadership in modern manufacturing and service-based industries has dramatically increased the need … the engineering management master’s program earn credit toward project management certifications as a Project …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69645
Experience-Driven Learning Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey home
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… came to WMU from Tanzania on a Fulbright Foreign Student Award in 2022. He obtained a master's degree in global … learning in 2024. KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Deniss Efesper Nkya was 14 years old when he decided he would one day leave his … now 38, speaking from the International Student and Scholar Services Office at Western Michigan University (WMU) . “That …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/07/international-student-internship
Souder Soars: How Aviation Tech Ops has Transformed Tom
College of Aviation
… hand to those who come after you. Souder admits that it wasn't easy for the Stillwater, Minn., native to add his name to the roster of … about everybody to help me run through my flashcards." It wasn't unusual "to lock myself in my room for hours" to get …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/11/souder
Bronco in the Sky: How WMU Took This Pilot from Jackson to Jet Set
College of Aviation
… College's director of recruitment, outreach and marketing, was booked on a short flight from Detroit to Kalamazoo when … the intercom. It can't be him, Thinnes wondered. But it was -- Cole Dillon, a 2018 recipient of a degree in aviation … of the airline industry." Closer to home was his service as an aviation ambassador. "I enjoyed attending …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/08/dillon
Starting Gate business accelerator serves 100th student company
W Magazine
… member for the accelerator since its inception, so the move was a natural fit. “Our staff possesses extensive business … We mentor students in Starting Gate teams in a similar way.” The yearlong program gives students confidential … those challenges. Payton Walker operates a crypto mining service that is geared toward those with no technical …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70888
Broncos charge into Homecoming 2024
News
… a flag football tournament and mini pumpkin give-away to build up energy leading into the big weekend. In … homecoming game against Kent State at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Waldo Stadium. “It’s a perfect opportunity for students to … being recognized for their exceptional success, dedicated service and continued professional growth. These individuals …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/homecoming-family-weekend-roundup-2024