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Strong showing from Western Michigan University in Crain’s Newsmakers of 2025—including top honors

News

…   “It’s a really great recognition of all the hard work, the entrepreneurial leap by the CEOs we work with, our investors,” says Lepisto, who, alongside … impact of our Bronco community. We’re proud to see their work recognized across West Michigan.” Newsmaker finalists …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/crains-newsmakers-2025-russ-kavalhuna-doug-lepisto-derrick-mciver

The FMC: Welcoming food industry professionals and next gen talent to Kalamazoo

Haworth College of Business

… to conference participants in a setting that encourages networking and personal connections. The caliber of our … lasting connections with employers. One of the most valuable outcomes for students is securing internships or … employers and industry partners and the opportunity for social activities that promote peer connections and a sense …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/food-marketing-conference-2026

Scholars in action: Organizational change leadership program showcases faculty-student research collaboration

College of Education and Human Development

… Training, and Professional Development in a Transforming Workplace, both draw on the authors’ professional … is at the heart of the program's curriculum, where students work closely with mentors on research, writing, and applied …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/03/wmu-ocl-phd-internal-consultants-book-collaboration

CELCIS marks 40 years of ESL excellence

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Gates, the program’s assistant director. “These cultural/social/recreational events help international students make … gain the global competencies they need to enter a diverse workforce anywhere in the world. Diverse student population … expertise in the ESL field has established CELCIS as a valuable resource for both students and the university as …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/07/celcis-40-year

Libraries awards nine Open Educational Resources Grants

University Libraries

… open textbooks on health communications, business data and social work, benefitting Western students and learners globally. …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/12/libraries-award-nine-open-educational-resources-grants-december-2025

Historic $100M fund launched by WMU faculty to pioneer place-based investment and Experience-Driven Learning

Haworth College of Business

… student. “Innovative businesses, committed educators, hardworking students, bold entrepreneurs ... this really tells the story of what’s possible when we work together—when we put the best ideas on the table and … greater depth and relevance. This openness has been invaluable in understanding their business and in learning how …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/sleeping-giant-capital-historic-fund

Alumni panel and scholarship presentation strike big during WMU and Grand Rapids Gold partnership

College of Education and Human Development

… Rise and West Michigan Whitecaps, the panel provided valuable insights into entering the sports industry and finding … I not really took advantage of the small steps. I had to work at MLive (Flint) for six years, I had to go to Salt … I not really took advantage of the small steps. I had to work at MLive for six years, I had to go to Salt Lake City, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/03/grand-rapids-gold-basketball-partnership-alumni-panel-scholarship

Aviation student sees career opportunities take off in airport internship

News

… Gift. Throughout the summer, Higgins had the opportunity to work alongside airport leaders, learning the ins and outs of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/aviation-student-ben-higgins-airport-internship-broncos-lead

Champions of the arts, WMU alumni Lynn Chen-Zhang and Charles Zhang win Kalamazoo arts council award

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… director of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. “Their work shows what is possible when talent and generosity move …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/lynn-chen-zhang-charles-zhang-arts-council-greater-kalamazoo-business-award-2025

TLES professor awarded DOE grant renewal for $961,392

College of Education and Human Development

… Michigan University student-parents also receive academic, social and career transition support and resources to remove … to graduation. Student-parents in the CAPE program receive social support at the family dinner meetings held each …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2021/10/tles-professor-awarded-doe-grant-renewal