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Student transfers to WMU for cultural exchange, plans trips to three countries

International Student and Scholar Services

… Western Michigan University (WMU) because the school promised to make it easy for her to traverse the globe.  The … she hadn’t anticipated. “I realized I could do what I wanted to do and not be scared to do things that are different from what I know.” She came back home 14 weeks later and …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/study-abroad-megan-garrett

Getting in the game: WMU expert discusses Super Bowl advertising in 2021

Haworth College of Business

… Getting in the game: WMU expert discusses Super Bowl advertising in 2021 Submitted by Stacey … Super Bowl ads in a year unlike any other. Greg Gerfen What trends do you think we will see with Super Bowl ads … Fiverr, Vroom, Chipotle, DoorDash, Hellmann's and Huggies. These companies actually grew during the pandemic and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/63006

Balancing leadership and learning at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Second-year MBA student Jumangie Smith is discovering the depth of his capabilities through his … the program completed, Smith is finding ways to implement what he is learning into his job responsibilities in real … style and adjust, becoming more effective. Two of my biggest learnings that I applied instantly were how a leader …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/mba-jumangie-smith-leadership

“Say yes to opportunities”: Desiree Krawczyk on growth and grit at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… leadership and business strategy student Desiree Krawczyk  is planting the seeds of success through student … of Business. With a broad field like finance, Krawczyk is challenged to think critically and approach problems from … grow in ways you never expected, challenge you to discover what you're passionate about, and show you how capable you …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/finance-leadership-business-strategy-desiree-krawczyk-bronconess

More than 600 schools competing in RecycleMania

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… through March 31 KALAMAZOO--Western Michigan University is participating in RecycleMania 2012, a nationwide … Since then, it has grown to 605 schools participating this year in several different competitions. What you can do! Use mugs or other reusable drink …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/188

Bronco Bash is bigger than ever with hundreds of orgs, businesses and even a mechanical shark

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… Bronco Bash is bigger than ever with hundreds of orgs, businesses and even a … with both of those organizations, I just thought, 'This is what's getting me up in the morning; this is what I want to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/bronco-bash-bigger-ever-2024

Western Michigan University’s Leadership and Business Strategy Program launches downtown shuttle connecting campus and city

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… connecting campus and city Submitted by Erin Flynn on This new shuttle will better connect Western students to … regional development. “The LBS Program is redefining what higher education can be,” said WMU President Russ … regional economies. For more information, visit www.sleepinggiantcapital.com. For more WMU news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/leadership-business-strategy-downtown-kalamazoo-juice-bus-launch

WMU Ethics Center announces lecture series for spring 2023

Study of Ethics in Society

… will meet at the front desk at 1 p.m. to join Sue Ellen Christian , a 2021-24 Presidential Innovation Professor, for a … argues that traditional ecology must be abandoned, and what replaces it must be future-oriented. Instead of attempting to recreate the image of what an environment looked like before human contact, we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70568

Campus gathering to bid goodbye to Hoekje and Bigelow halls

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… professor of education and psychology who also served as registrar, dean of admissions and director of extension during his 1916-to-1955 … first experience away from home. The two halls are part of what is known on campus as the Big Three residence halls, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7341

WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 High School Assistant Principal of the Year

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 High School Assistant Principal of the Year Submitted by Chris Hybels on … of administrative experience in Mason, Tara exemplifies what it means to be a servant leader,” says  Myriah   Lillie … investment being made in every child,” says  Kristin   Higgins , instructional coach and teacher. Becker-Utess will …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/tara-becker-utess-alumni-state-award-assistant-principal-secondary-education