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Fighting fast fashion on the fast track to a career

News

… student from Glen Arbor, Michigan.   Pairing passion with purpose, Adams is finding new meaning in her career path through an internship with sustainable fashion brand Plannett Gunnett —a … Adams has built a solid portfolio of work that she can present to future employers. “I have really enjoyed …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/broncos-lead-internship-julia-adams-social-media-sustainability-fashion

From Colorado to Kazoo - Maya Thornley's Aviation Elevation

College of Aviation

… was more than a John Denver song.  For her, it meant flying with her dad in the skies over her home state of Colorado. … she says, "so I caught the bug from him.  I grew up tagging along in a Cessna 172 that he rented on weekends.  We … am getting tons of hotel points," she says, "which means I can continue going on adventures even when I'm not working." …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/thornley

Public career fairs bringing hundreds of employers to WMU

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Hundreds of employers will connect with job seekers from across West Michigan when they … Some will conduct first-round interviews with selected candidates Thursday, Feb. 8 , in the Bernhard Center. This event will include many employers seeking candidates from interdisciplinary programs and programs in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44780

Investing in opportunity: Wes Nichols’ growth at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… in before committing to a major. The program provided me with a great opportunity to meet professionals from a … has developed a sense of belonging at WMU Haworth. “As you work through your major, most days you see the same professors and …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/accountingwes-nichols-externship

Book clubs examine college admissions, immigration, medical establishment's treatment of Black Americans

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… medical establishment's treatment of Black Americans Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … Fill out this form to register . Upon registration, you will receive details about the meetings and instructions … Is it? Does our focus on (or, perhaps better, obsession with) merit work to enhance or corrupt our civic bonds and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65599

Kalamazoo Beer Exchange awards WMU-KVCC brewing scholarship

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Dan King KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With the nation's first higher education program in … industry in Michigan," Flora said. "If the scholarship can help a student with books or pay part of their tuition, … brand new, and it makes brewing more interesting because you have to adjust your processes. If something doesn't …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/36701

Food marketing student’s enthusiasm leads to early career successes

Haworth College of Business

… academic opportunities at the Haworth College of Business.  With big goals for her career, Shrum is curating a … team to make content for the Meijer website. My biggest project was with the sales team where I had the … with her business peers. “Never be the first person to tell yourself no. What I mean by that is to try everything, get …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/food-marketing-leena-shrum-internship-study-abroad

Top teacher award goes to another WMU grad

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… has an incredible ability to forge meaningful relationships with those around her, whether it's students in her English … Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies can do for you For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53382

WMU’s century plant reaches new heights

College of Arts and Sciences

… cycle, greenhouse specialist Chris Jackson had to come up with a creative solution. Jackson worked with WMU Facilities … by Michael Lanka) The protective system for the Agave can be seen extending six feet above the Finch Greenhouse. … do when it’s about to grow through the greenhouse roof? If you ask Western Michigan University's Agave americana plant, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70881

Onward for a new school year: Newest Broncos welcomed to campus

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… for new adventures. WMU President Russ Kavalhuna has lunch with students in Valley Dining Center. Members of the men's … the game room inside the WMU Student Center. ROTC members canoe down the Kalamazoo River. Students have fun at the … Health Center and the Student Recreation Center —all you have to do is as k,” says Dr. Barry Olson , associate …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/fall-welcome-students-move-on-campus-2025