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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

News

… 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

News

… 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

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