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Finances, freight, food and festivities: Holiday shopping season starts early and shopper behavior varies
Haworth College of Business
… prices and will keep up inflationary pressure until the war is over.” Ross notes that while inflation around the … on access to timely and reliable cargo transportation service,” says Dr. Bruce Ferrin , professor of marketing. … overall available capacity in the industry, which led to upward pressure on the prices trucking companies charge to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73415
Student group recognized for excellence in academics, professionalism and leadership
Haworth College of Business
… annually organize Meet the Firms, a career fair geared toward students and employers in the accounting, finance and … status Beta Alpha Psi is an international honor and service organization for accounting, finance and information … are so proud of the Gamma Rho chapter students and look forward to what the next year brings." Gamma Rho chapter Beta …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50497
Students get a jump on careers as they explore job, internship opportunities at 2024 fall fairs
News
… Activation Program, which funds efforts to generate mutual awareness and interest between Great Lakes companies and … ensuring students are career-ready upon graduation. "I've watched our digital marketing program more than quadruple in … Student Council (ISC) and Career and Student Employment Services (CSES), international students have the opportunity …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/fall-career-fairs-2024
Why I Give: David and Sandy Rozelle
W Magazine
… and distinction. During his teaching career, Rozelle was a chair of the department as well as the faculty advisor to WMU’s award-winning chapter of the accounting honorary Beta Alpha … two Distinguished Teaching Awards, the Distinguished Service Award, the Interfraternity-Panhellenic Council …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73396
Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony Award
News
… Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony … to so many as well," says Jay Berkow , director of music theatre performance at WMU. Marin Mazzie poses after a concert at WMU in 2003. Mazzie, a 1982 graduate of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53728
WMU named to top talent list for consumer packaged goods industry
Haworth College of Business
… of our food marketing program,” says Dr. Russell Zwanka , director. “Our teaching philosophy is built upon the … courses. Employment: Food and CPG companies recruit year after year at WMU. In WMU’s 2021-22 Post-Graduation Activity … of food marketing graduates were employed full time soon after graduating. Real-world experience: Employers are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73189
Trustees approve moving ahead with downtown property shifts
News
… not later than June 30. This map details property ownership after the shuffle, with WMU-owned property in light green. … purchases from MW Acquisitions. The Cole-Gilmore property was gifted to WMU in 2001. A series of agreements between …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38755
AI-powered earbuds enhance language access for newcomer students in local classrooms
Teaching and Learning
… in local classrooms Submitted by Ross Fuller on Dr. Robyn Edwards, Assistant Professor of TESOL, Department of Special … little or no English, educators are looking for new ways to bridge communication gaps. At Western Michigan … of whom arrive with limited or no prior formal education after spending years in refugee camps. “Even as an ESL …
https://wmich.edu/x/news/2025/05/ai-powered-earbuds
Rachel Lipscomb studies abroad twice with WMU
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Spring 2013: Cusco, Peru Set in the Andes, Cusco, Peru was an amazing city to travel to for study abroad. Cusco is … As a result, the classrooms were very small and there was a lot of attention given from teacher to student. … history of Peru. During some weekends and traveling a bit after the end of the program, I visited some of the most …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/rachel-lipscomb-profile
Zoning in on the genetics of the world’s largest flower
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… "I fell in love with orchids," Barkman said. "I decided I wanted to work with and study orchids for the rest of my … "I fell in love with orchids," Barkman said. "I decided I wanted to work with and study orchids for the rest of my … research in botany became even more important to Barkman after he took a class about global ecology as an …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/05/worlds-largest-flower