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Student awarded BCBS Michigan Foundation grant for addressing Black adolescent health disparities

College of Education and Human Development

… Student awarded BCBS Michigan Foundation grant for addressing Black adolescent health disparities Submitted by Chris Hybels on Winnie Wilson … With the grant, she will analyze their personal experiences with racial trauma to then inform clinicians of …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/11/counseling-psych-student-research-award-grant-trauma

WMU business students in the winner’s circle at DECA competition

Haworth College of Business

… circle at DECA competition Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Alex Little and Emma Helmstadter placed first in marketing … and Chelsea Prebil placed third in business ethics.  Madison Petroff and George LaForce placed third in event … a customer retention plan for a grocery store. The goal was to encourage consumers who had begun purchasing …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/04/deca-winners

Integrated supply management student nets prestigious scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… recipient of the $10,000 Gary L. Buffington Scholarship, awarded by the Industrial Supply Association Education … ISA Convention in April 16-18, where he will address approximately 1,000 manufacturers, distributors, manufacturer … $3 million, while improving plant throughput and aligning supplier capacity. "Aaron has demonstrated to the judges for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31544

Event highlights teaching, research, diversity and engagement

News

… The annual spring gathering will include events from Extended University Programs, the Haenicke Institute for … workshops, a recognition luncheon, and convocation and awards, followed by a Gold Gathering reception. Other … 1:50 p.m. , Dr. Thomas Gorczyca , "Atomic Physics in X-ray Astrophysics" 2:25 p.m. , Dr. Victor Cunrui Xiong , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45143

Building a business, one degree at a time

Haworth College of Business

… by Brooke Humphrey on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Tanya Thompson walked into her first business class at Western Michigan … what would become The Aroma Labs , a custom fragrance experience company. Today, The Aroma Labs operates seven … means constantly negotiating everything from rent to supplier terms to employee schedules. Thompson applies a …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/businessnews202601tanya-thompson

Light Center for Chinese Studies launches Spring Guest Lecture Series

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Light Center for Chinese Studies launches Spring Guest Lecture Series Submitted by … and the United States: Li Dazhao’s Changing Attitudes towards America” are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. in 3130 Sangren Hall on WMU’s campus. The presentation explores Li Dazhao’s evolving attitudes toward the United …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/china-lecture-2025-spring

Dr. Shannon McMorrow awarded Haenicke Institute grant to enhance global public health education

College of Health and Human Services

… Dr. Shannon McMorrow awarded Haenicke Institute grant to enhance global public … McMorrow , associate professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs and 2012 graduate of the Ph.D. … a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) experience. This innovative approach to international …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/01/mcmorrow

WMU’s Center for Integrated Supply Management expands services

Haworth College of Business

… WMU’s Center for Integrated Supply Management expands services Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Ken Jones will … Chain Services Group, in conjunction with PeoplePlus Software, of Ann Arbor. The partnership will support Bronco … formulate the purchasing strategies, recommend and source suppliers, and manage the transactions and supplier …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30206

Rachel Troszak is a finance force

Haworth College of Business

… has not only made Troszak a successful student but also solidified her passion for her work. “When I first started college, I wasn’t sure where I would fit in, but discovering finance … confidence in my path. I have been able to gain hands-on experience that has solidified my passion for financial …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/04/finance-racheltoszak-internships-acg

Preparing for private equity success at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… for the workforce through internships, as well as Experience-Driven Learning at Western Michigan University. … Trust as a trust banking intern.  “I rotated through four divisions of the company—wealth management, corporate … has his sights set on the life ahead of him. "As I work toward a career in private equity, I am actively building both …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/finance-michael-harmon-private-equity