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Small business advocate: Madie Gracey’s journey to developing her local community
Haworth College of Business
… along the way. Studying entrepreneurship, she is learning how to grow her community. Madie Gracey “I chose the … become the most positive and uplifting business owner she can be. At the same time, it has taught her the key to being … relationships.” Her top highlight as a business student, however, has been receiving her Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70832
WMU student places first at national sales competition
Haworth College of Business
… right, Cameron Musser and TJ Devries competed in the State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition. Photo credit: … Photo credit: Christopher Deau Photography “Selling isn’t how it’s portrayed in popular culture,” says Musser. “It’s … about being a good listener and showing buyers that you can solve challenges that they are experiencing in their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73378
From climate change to food waste, WMU mechanical engineering student brings her ideas to life
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… change or the food waste crisis, designing for fashion shows, or pursuing a degree and career in a challenging … engineering because I wanted to develop an intuition for how to make my ideas tangible and feasible,” explains … the Lee Honors College and the vice president of the American Foundry Society (AFS), a registered student organization …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74832
New career opportunities take flight in partnership between Western, SkyWest Airlines
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… and operations . “The benefits are incredible, and I can’t think of a reason I would not want to be a part of … an already awesome company! I am looking forward to seeing how this partnership will benefit current and future …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70478
WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern
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… our (Microsoft) Teams meetings and talk about games and how they will work." Dempster, a rising senior at WMU, is … to play the classic games. It's pretty great!" While she can't discuss details of what she has in the works, she's … United States. As the pandemic grew, she worried it would cancel the internship opportunity. But the company has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60216
Brush Ease wins first place at Bronco Pitch Competition
Haworth College of Business
… when Ang Qi joked about having messy hair on a hot day, and how a more innovative hairbrush on the market could elevate … “Definitely get involved with some business courses so you can use what you learn to grow your business. And create a … up and drop off from their home. Team members were Ross Briggs of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Nate Neubauer of Sterling, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75711
New business majors at WMU fill need for business professionals
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… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Beginning this fall, Western Michigan University will offer new majors in … concepts, addressing a growing need reported by the American Bar Association for programs that train people other … finance and commercial law. "Students completing the major can pursue careers that require some legal knowledge, such …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33167
Dunn answers White House summit invitation, travels to D.C.
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… Psychology. The course, which made its debut this fall, was recognized during a College Opportunity Agenda event held earlier this fall at Harvard. The WMU course was developed through a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20444
Super Bowl advertising: WMU expert shares what to look for during the Big Game
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… the football, the most anticipated moments of football's biggest night tend to happen off the field. Super Bowl … attention is M&M's, which has said the use of its cartoon candy spokespeople will be paused due to internet controversy over how the characters have been modernized. Will they or won't …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70643
Screening, performance set for world premiere of 'Spirit Moves'
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… because there is a lack of educational media about West African dance practices, even though it continues to gain … depth of the culture to thrive, efforts must be made to show West African dance in its most authentic and genuine … "Dance for the Camera." He also contacted Christopher Biggs , WMU assistant professor of music in the multimedia …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39422