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

Haworth College of Business

… Dr. Ann Veeck , professor of marketing, was honored this fall with Western Michigan University’s Distinguished … describe your journey at Western Michigan University and what it has meant to you to be a professor of marketing for … such as lectures, arts performances and athletics. Q: What does it mean to you to receive WMU’s 2022 Distinguished …

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

WMU launches Native American elders-in-residence program

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… to launch an elders - in-residence program called “Sharing Wisdom Across Generations.”   Western’s Native American … of the Native American Affairs Council as well as Tribal Legislative Liaison for the State of Michigan, Shabanaa Bush, … an award ceremony on Friday, Sept. 19 , at FireKeepers Casino Hotel, following the NAHF board meeting at 11 a.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/native-american-affairs-council-launches-elders-residence-program

WMU announces second 2025 cohort of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grants

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… and education.     “We were able to apply our knowledge of what we are learning in the classroom to real life,” says … with opportunities to have more access to health care.”   Maggie O'Connell, an occupational therapy doctoral student, … medical necessity or insurance.   “By leveraging the expertise of established community partners, this project provides …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants-cohort-2

Bronco back in the saddle focused on alumni experience

W Magazine

… but above all, I feel honored and grateful to serve in this capacity," says Heather Stanley, who has returned to … and resident assistant (RA) to this very day. “Much of what I needed to know to succeed in life, I actually learned … for Western in the Q&A below . Q&A with Heather Stanley What is your vision for the role of senior director of …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/heather-stanley-bronco-focused-on-alumni-experience

Reservations due for spring employee luncheon

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… East Ballroom. Reservations are due Wednesday, May 9. This year's theme is "Bronco Casino Royal." The service project is the Kalamazoo Humane …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/388

Orion Rahjes is finding belonging and building legacy at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… Orion Rahjes is finding belonging and building legacy at WMU Haworth … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Accountancy student Orion Rahjes is leaving their mark at Western Michigan University. The senior from Des Moines, Iowa, is creating a bright future at the Haworth College of …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/accountancy-orion-rahjes-naba-student-organizations

Experiential learning in public relations at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… leading experiential learning integration in the PR discipline is Dr. Anna Popkova , associate professor of … class benefits clients as well as students. “I think the biggest boost that they get from this collaboration is they get fresh ideas, fresh perspective of what they’re doing,” Popkova says. “Working with students …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/11/experiential-learning-pr

Detroit entrepreneur, former trustee honored for legacy of leadership

W Magazine

… from 2016-20, honored him with a resolution recognizing his strong advocacy for young people, diversity and the … “He understood the power of higher education and used his success to help others,” the resolution stated. Pickard’s … also served as a co-managing partner of MGM Grand Detroit Casino and co-owned five Black-owned newspapers. Throughout …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-pickard-obituary

Understanding electric propulsion: Aerospace researcher shares expert knowledge with NASA

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… knowledge with NASA Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Kristina Lemmer and student Margaret Mooney work in the … Experiments. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Former NASA chief scientist and current undersecretary for science and research at … Joint Army, Navy, NASA, Air Force Conferences.  So what is on the horizon for this prolific researcher? “Really …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70801

WMU-AAUP, President Kavalhuna launch scholarship to advance opportunity for first-generation students

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… for first-generation students Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A new scholarship aimed at supporting … students at Western Michigan University has been established through an innovative partnership between the WMU … democracy or health through education. “This initiative is what Bronco teamwork is all about, creating opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/wmu-aaup-scholarship-first-generation-students