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WMU and West Michigan Hispanic Chamber empower local entrepreneurs through bilingual accounting bootcamp

Professional Development

… and Spanish, and upon completion, participants continue working one-on-one with WMHCC’s finance team for 12 months … “I used to have all my finances mixed together, but now I’m working on separating them so I can really see how each part …

https://wmich.edu/professional/news/2025/05/bilingual-accounting-bootcamp

WMU precision flight team takes flight with national top five finish, lifelong industry connections

News

… title.   View the results “I am proud of the hard work and dedication that the team showed this year. As … and personally. “I have built a wide variety of valuable flying skills that I would not have gotten otherwise, … as an aviator, senior  Daniel Souppa says he has made valuable networking connections through the team. “As a ground …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-sky-broncos-national-safecon-top-five-finish

New Sounds Festival continues with performance by pianist

News

… Biggs , WMU assistant professor of music. The new work, "Contraposition," modernizes the concept of a … are realized by software created specifically for this work. "Contraposition" will also feature video samples … member Dr. Richard Johnson . The program will also include works by Spanish composer Jorge Garcia de Valle Mendez and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22513

Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments

News

… David (BS '89), is one of Ari-Gur's former students. How it works Ari-Gur, left, and Justin Rittenhouse, right, explain to WMU student Taylor Arndt how the vest might work. Many drivers are familiar with the high-pitched beeps … too close to another vehicle. Ari-Gur's virtual white cane works in a similar fashion but takes the concept a step …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55553

WMU Signature awarded for outstanding innovation

News

… global engagement, health and wellness, leadership, social justice, sustainability, or teaching and student … student engagement portal and range from speakers and workshops to study abroad and on-campus student employment. … drum—she has several others falling in step with the beat. Working her way up the ranks to drum major in the Bronco …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56585

Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies honored with community award by Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… to benefiting the BGC, teacher candidates are gaining invaluable experience working with children from historically marginalized … to apply them in a real-world setting.  "I've truly enjoyed working with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/02/special-education-literacy-children-reading-tutoring-bgc-kalamazoo-award

Patience, Persistence and Pittsburgh – Vlad Robinson Routes His Way to WMU Aviation

College of Aviation

… but he's not afraid to get under the hood either.  "I work on it sometimes," he says.  "It's nice to be able to … says.  "I am sure my goals will change, but I have a framework of where I'd like to be in 10 years.  Either way, I am …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/01/vladislav

Victoria Kellogg finds her food marketing family

Haworth College of Business

… of the business world.  With a few years of food industry work under her belt, Kellogg came to WMU Haworth excited for … available to her.  “At KVCC, I majored in marketing and had worked in the food industry since I was 14. When I learned … (FMA), a registered student organization, provides networking, leadership, and professional development …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/food-marketingvictoria-kelloggtransfer-student

New fund affiliated with WMU aims to raise $50M to acquire small businesses in West Michigan

News

… a $50 million investment fund to generate economic, social and educational returns in West Michigan by acquiring …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60872

Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program

College of Education and Human Development

… Laurie Kuiper. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"I had this desire after working with students with special needs to be a special … and has strengthened their schools. With a desire to work with special needs students, Giles joined Western … masters program. During his time in the program he worked as a part-time substitute teacher and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74283