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From Honduras to WMU: Victor Hernandez finds his place
Haworth College of Business
… Hernandez Lagos , Western Michigan University is a home away from home. Originally from San Pedro Sula, Honduras, the … him, creating a strong sense of community in his life. Attending university for the first time is an intimidating … projects that meet the needs of client organizations and designs, tests and improves data collection tools such as …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/accountancy-victorhernandez-home-community
Students honored for entrepreneurial innovation
Haworth College of Business
… Green , a senior from Eau Claire double majoring in fashion design and electronic business marketing, received the $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Award for his clothing company House of Pariah; and Desi … motivating," says Taylor. "We look forward to providing unique vacations for as many people as possible. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46807
Application open to incoming freshmen for study abroad programs
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… hosted and accompanied by WMU faculty representing various disciplines. Participants in these programs have the benefit … 18 years of age. Creating new study abroad programs is one way that WMU works toward its commitment to Generation Study … led by Dr. Betsy Aller , associate professor of engineering design, manufacturing and management systems, and Dr. Andy …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/45866
WMU to confer more than 1,700 degrees during fall commencement
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU President Edward Montgomery KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University … commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 16 , in Miller Auditorium. This will mark the first time President Edward … geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44092
WMU named one of top 100 schools for veterans by Military Times
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… known as the Best for Vets rating. The annual assessment was released Nov. 20. This is the publication's eighth annual set of rankings it calls the most comprehensive … fewer than half received the Military Times Best Colleges designation this year. Only the best made the cut," said …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44012
Annual women-of-color luncheon open to public
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… Luncheon . The public is invited to attend the 2017 event, set for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Bernhard Center's … Registrations are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 . Dr. Judi Brown Clarke from Michigan State University will be the keynote speaker. She serves as diversity director for the National Science Foundation's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43476
Event management students partner with Kalamazoo Promise for signing event
College of Education and Human Development
… in line for one of the food trucks at the event. Dr. Von Washington Jr., executive director of community relations at … core program focuses on event ideation, program design, technology, execution management, budgeting, and … meeting and business event competency standards industry subsets. A major and minor are offered. For more WMU news, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71679
Gilman Scholarship winner seeks adventures abroad
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… is among about 1,000 of the nation's undergraduates to be awarded a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship from … cultures while I'm there." Schneider, who has his sights set on visiting Spain, Eastern Europe and possibly Russia, … collegiate program for former foster-care youth, providing such resources as campus coaches, mentors and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42318
WMU psychology specialists tapped by governor to serve on new board
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… new board Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Peterson Wallace KALAMAZOO, Mich—Western Michigan University's … appointees to the Michigan Board of Behavior Analysts have direct ties to WMU and will represent various … consumers," Peterson says. "The licensing board will set standards for training and conduct required for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41794
Landscape Services plants seeds of stewardship, innovation on WMU campus
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… Landscape Services plants seeds of stewardship, innovation on WMU campus Submitted by Erin Flynn … no turning back,” says Jackson, who has spent 10 years leading the day to day care of seedlings—watering, fertilizing … native elements in there that are both attractive from a design element but also have a good ecological component?" …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60122