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Western welcomes new full-service restaurant to student center

News

… to student center Submitted by Erin Flynn on HÔU JIA Kitchen and Bar is a full-service restaurant with food, boba … and beer and wine. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The smell of ramen is wafting through the air at the Western Michigan University … HÔU JIA Kitchen and Bar , featuring the bold flavors of Taiwanese street fare, is now officially open.    "We couldn't …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/hou-jia-kitchen-bar-taiwanese-restaurant-student-center

Director of local food incubator to speak at Entrepreneurship Forum

Haworth College of Business

… , executive director and incubation partner at Can-Do Kitchen, will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14, in 2150 … locally produced food, and an increase of entrepreneurs who wanted to start their own business to meet this demand. … Forum speakers Nov. 11: Benjamin Gott, Boxed Water Dec. 9: T.J. Waldofsky and Chris O'Neill, One Well …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35213

WMU students claim top spots at DECA competition

Haworth College of Business

… without clearly informing employees about changes to the way performance is being measured . Liam Zoli of Canton, … came in third in professional sales, an event that sets the task for competitors months in advance. Ehlebracht … relatable conversation, exemplifying “Selling the Western Way.”  “Seeing our students compete on an international …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/deca-competition-2026

Brewing up global business

Haworth College of Business

… from Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bopanna was looking for a way to propel his dreams forward and decided to enroll in … to graduate this upcoming fall, Bopanna has his sights set on his career and the future of his business. “My …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/mba-dhyan-bopanna

Geralyn Heystek: 40 years of helping students grow and thrive

Haworth College of Business

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/geralyn-heystek-retirement

Ready to serve: Grad Molly Cochran prepares for duty in Army Nurse Corps

News

… surgical nurse in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps.   Cochran was awarded the Medallion Scholarship, WMU’s most prestigious … permission to acknowledge,” Cochran says. “But I knew I was setting myself up for a better life coming here and getting …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/graduate-success-nursing-rotc-molly-cochran

All systems go: Aerospace engineering student launches work into space

News

… Force Base in California, Tom Scott , B.S.E.’25, M.S.’26, watched his graduate studies literally flash before his eyes.    “It was almost surreal. It was pitch black and then all of a … resume.   “This project required so many different skill sets and gave me a greater understanding of how systems come …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/05/aerospace-engineering-spacex-payload-launch-tom-scott

When curiosity composes a career

University Advancement

… Submitted by Jasmine Huynh on Henry Koperski, B.A.'11, set the stage for an exciting career in Western's Irving S. … sessions in downtown Kalamazoo to music directing on Broadway, Henry Koperski’s , career is rooted in curiosity, … his broad musical interests. His time as a student was spent almost entirely within the School of Music. “I was …

https://wmich.edu/alumni/news/2026/05/alumni-henry-koperski-music-broadway-performance-career

Champion for college: Grad student wins statewide award for guiding high schoolers

College of Education and Human Development

… Champion for college: Grad student wins statewide award for guiding high schoolers Submitted by Chris Hybels on … received the Michigan College Access Network’s Ombudsman Award. She was recognized for her outstanding contributions … shows up in how I advise—lots of listening, realistic goal-setting and meeting students where they are. I focused on …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/12/college-education-advisor-malitta-dillard-award-hesa-student

Associate director of culinary operations makes mark in nationwide cooking competition

Dining Services

… Chef Francisco to stretch his creative muscles in the kitchen, his participation has even bigger implications for … says Francisco. "Cooking in national contests is one way I am able to have a creative outlet, without causing … he gets the desired result. This mentality is a major asset for Dining Services, especially as we move to offering …

https://wmich.edu/dining/news/2024/09/cando-challenge-0