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WMU sales program recognized as a leading program for nearly two decades

Haworth College of Business

… marketing program has once again been recognized on the list of Top Universities and Colleges for Professional … which highlights higher education institutions that prepare graduates to enter the sales profession with solid … selling curriculum is the key to the program’s success. What we teach and how we teach it benefits our students—and …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/06/sales-education-foundation-recognition

Artist, graphic designer to speak in Frostic School of Art lecture series

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… Artist, graphic designer to speak in Frostic School of Art lecture series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Richmond Center for Visual Arts KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Molly … artist, graphic designer and design educator, will speak at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 , in Room 2008 of the Richmond …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/19985

Doctoral duet: Ph.D. student channels jazz legend and mentor Wynton Marsalis in his dissertation

W Magazine

… his dissertation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Rev. Millard Southern III (right), a Ph.D. candidate at Western, brought his … metaphor for democracy—through the lens of Marsalis’ work. “What an amazing opportunity to work with him and study along … have to listen to each other and give space to be who they are.” I have access to him to bounce ideas off him, to …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/doctoral-duet-millard-southern-wynton-marsalis-jazz-dissertation

Theatre alum flips script, gets Broadway stars to open up about their love of Disney

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Theatre alum flips script, gets Broadway stars to open up … as an adult. Now, he's inviting Broadway stars to share their own Disney memories in his podcast, " E-Ticket to … Another off-Broadway musical was canceled. I thought, 'What do I do?'" says David Alpert , a theatre director who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64233

WMU one of 50 U.S. universities set to launch survey on sexual assault

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… WMU one of 50 U.S. universities set to launch survey on sexual assault Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The survey opens March 21. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … and Safety Survey will allow WMU officials to pinpoint areas of concern that students have, according to Felicia …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31050

WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields

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… WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is leading the charge in diversifying science, technology, engineering … a lot of research on some of the biases and issues that are disproportionately faced by women. We know that women …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54945

Fast-tracking dreams into reality: Urban Teacher Residency Program a ‘blessing’ for one of cohort’s first graduates

W Magazine

… Alumna Koretta King-Jackson looks forward to seeing the smiling faces in her kindergarten class at the Discovery Enrichment Center in Benton Harbor Area Schools. Koretta King-Jackson knew she had a passion … coaching and feedback in their cohorts as they apply what they’re learning in the classroom. By design, the

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69855

'Twist of fate' gives painting grad space to come into her own as an artist

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… she created for her senior showcase depicting her grandmother. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—No. It's a word that has the power to … learning communities in WMU residence halls tailored to areas of study and interest. "It really impacts your view of the world and your view of art. At the end of the day, whatever you make is from your viewpoint, so you should be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62508

WMU president gives back salary increase as part of larger gift to WMU

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… WMU president gives back salary increase as part of larger gift to WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Mich.—During a special conference call meeting of the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees Dec. 18 , … of his pay increases since his 2007 starting salary of $345,000. That pledge means this year's gift from Dunn and his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29240

New York artist next up in WMU Frostic School of Art Lecture Series

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… New York-based sculptor who studied in Iran will be the next speaker in the Frostic School of Art Visiting … and Scholar Lecture Series . Armita Raafat will speak at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 , in Room 2008 of the Richmond … Raafat Raafat was born in Chicago and later moved to her parent's native country in the 1980s amid the Iran-Iraq war. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19656