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Marketing that makes a difference: Q&A with Dr. Ann Veeck

Haworth College of Business

… colleagues on both micro and macro levels. Along with her work in the classroom, she has studied the food marketing … (Pearson Press, 2020). Veeck has taught in China, the Dominican Republic, Singapore and Italy. Veeck was nominated … 2022-23 Distinguished Teaching Award. Q: In your own words, how have you impacted marketing courses at WMU Haworth? What …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69503

"Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams

College of Aviation

… into something with a keen sense of where we are heading.  However, it is common to experience some turbulence, or … would catch the aviation bug.  “Long story short, after a dorm friend, who was enrolled in the aviation program took … aviation was not always a dream.  Similar to others, he has worked his way up the ladder to his current position at …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/07/egglesfield

Robust new online hub empowers WMU graduate students

News

… and that entails a lot more than taking classes and doing research,” says Dr. Christine Byrd-Jacobs , dean of … skills to develop. For example, they have to learn how to publish, present at conferences and network. We wanted to coalesce all that information into an …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/compass-new-online-hub-graduate-students

Carol Cochrane finds global perspective through WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… in that class was the value of becoming fluent in Excel and how important that skill is in business. So, at the end of … business in the Netherlands, changing my life forever.”   Downtown Utrecht during sunset. Cochrane studied in Utrecht, … around the world, creating unforgettable connections while working together to extend their business knowledge.   …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/international-business-carol-cochrane-study-abroad

Getting career-ready during a pandemic

News

… a pandemic Submitted by Stacey Anderson on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—How do you prepare for your career when in-person contact is no … says Geralyn Heystek, director of the Zhang Career Center. “Workshops that are usually in-person were held using WebEx. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58851

Student Spotlight: Ricardo Campos – Leading with Passion and Purpose in IT

Information Technology

… Student Spotlight: Ricardo Campos – Leading with Passion and Purpose in IT Submitted … (OIT) is as inspiring as it is impactful. Ricardo Campos works as a Help Desk student lead at WMU's Technology Help … with the power of information. "At OIT, I'm learning how systems connect and communicate. That foundation is …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/10/ricardo-campos-it-student-highlight

ArtPrize internship helps kinetic imaging students see big picture

News

… really sealed the deal for me that this is what I want to do,” says the Western Michigan University kinetic imaging student at an exclusive event showing off the new Resonant Gallery at WMU-Grand Rapids . … than an unveiling; it’s the culmination of months of hard work. Supported by an Experience-Driven Learning Vent ure …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/artprize-2025-internship-kinetic-imaging-resonant-gallery

Western to host fall 2025 career fairs connecting students with leading employers

News

… to traditional fairs, WMU is also offering a unique networking opportunity on Tuesday, Oct. 7 , allowing … Career Fair Tours Sept. 18 - Oct. 9, students can discover how to navigate a career fair with the help of experts. Drop … 6 p.m. in Room 1220 of Schneider Hall, students can what to do at a virtual career fair and how to achieve their career …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/western-hosts-2025-fall-career-fairs

Mechanical and aerospace engineering student finds possibility around every corner

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… world applications and social opportunities, Jacobo has done it all—and he’s only just getting started.    Jacobo is … “Something that did surprise me, and a lot of us, is how much the University supports students, the number of … is like to be an international student: many companies that work with mechanical and aerospace don’t accept …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/endless-opportunities-jacobo

Alumni spotlight: Phindi’s journey through WMU’s IHS Ph.D. program

College of Health and Human Services

… When Duduzile  “ Phindi ” Mashinini began searching for a doctoral program, she hoped to find a place where her … Sciences (IHS) Ph.D. program .   Throughout her coursework, Phindi discovered the value of working across … as a new mother sparked a deeper interest in understanding how families make these decisions.   Mentorship played a key …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/12/phindi