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Balancing cybersecurity and business goals

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… cybersecurity and business goals Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jesse Blaine KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Cyber-attacks can … bad actors can commit. Whether it’s social engineering, software vulnerabilities or even compromising hardware, … for security online with the need for companies to provide services that will generate profits,” says Jesse, who has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68924

Business accelerator launched to help student entrepreneurs

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… students must demonstrate a promising idea for a product or service, which can be launched within a short period of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8806

Travel agency with a twist wins WMU's business pitch contest

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… competition serves as a test run for student entrepreneurs wanting to present their original business ideas to … about what it would take to launch their product or service. Top finishers for 2018 Multiple panels of judges … surfaces. Third place and an $800 prize went to Seat Swap, an individual company pitched by junior Lincoln Heaphy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46167

Educator honored with Emerging Scholar Award for global work to expand critical public health knowledge

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… Educator honored with Emerging Scholar Award for global work to expand critical public health … director, is the recipient of Western’s Emerging Scholar Award , an honor to be recognized during the Fall Awards … honors: Distinguished Faculty Scholar , Distinguished Service , Distinguished Teaching , Excellence in Diversity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72654

‘Pay it forward’: Alumnus mentors others to plan for future, helps revitalize local community

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… ‘Pay it forward’: Alumnus mentors others to plan for future, helps … who’ve inspired change, pushed boundaries and paved the way for so many. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Alumnus and former … While at Western, he won numerous awards for his community service. At the 2019 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, he was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67101

Western Michigan University launches 24/7 year-round mental health support for students

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… to give students free, immediate access to teletherapy services in partnership with Uwill. The program meets … is our top priority at Western," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "Asking for help is a sign of wisdom and … staff will work with students to explore options going forward. Uwill supplements Western's robust array of well-being …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69195

Business fraternity advisor recognized as Advisor of the Year

Haworth College of Business

… as Advisor of the Year for the Huron region. The award, presented at the provincial conference held this … their leadership. I am honored and humbled to receive this award and am certain that it is because of the hard work and … that the organization aims to develop in its members.” Service is one of the pillars of Delta Sigma Pi, and Palmer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67766

WMU faculty promotes Seita Scholars Program at national conference for student social mobility

College of Education and Human Development

… by Chris Hybels on Dr. Ramona Lewis, third from right, was a panelist at the 2023 Social Mobility Symposium at … is one of the most important drivers of an individual’s upward mobility in society. Social mobility promotes … Dominican Republic to meet with policy makers, complete a service project with Dominican youth and network with many …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73514

Winter 2023-24: Time to review Western's winter weather closure policy

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… closures Western rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campuses are open. In the absence of … to the conditions When outdoors in sub-freezing weather, always cover your head, ears and hands. Wear a hat or knit cap … Winter Weather webpage and the National Weather Service's Cold Weather Safety webpage . Weather-related …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73247

Graduate student ready for new career in organizational change leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… to graduate school seemed impossible. "She really felt it was a good step for me, especially being in higher … in University of Michigan's Information and Technology Services (ITS). Combining her experience in higher education … Eggerstedt didn't have a clear direction for what she wanted to study at WMU.  "I worked in the geosciences for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75534