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’Tis the season: 2025 holiday trends

Haworth College of Business

… holiday shopping season is starting earlier than ever before, and with it comes a mixed bag of insights into the economy, supply chains, consumer behavior and … chain management program According to Zondag, consumers can expect a largely stable holiday season. The National …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/holiday-trends-2025

University Libraries encourages students to go 'All In' with short story contest

University Libraries

… by the theme “All In,” for the chance to win one of three cash prizes and international publication.   Visitors can print a randomly-selected story by pressing a button on … spaces) and are due by Sunday, Nov. 2. Public voting will be open from Nov. 3 through Nov. 23, and the contest winners …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/10/long-story-short-contest-2025

Building a business, one degree at a time

Haworth College of Business

… daughters, working multiple jobs and launching what would become The Aroma Labs , a custom fragrance experience … her two young daughters after her husband died and she returned to Kalamazoo in 2010. What started as a creative … volunteers her time with WMU Haworth students, speaking candidly about what entrepreneurship takes. "You need to put …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/businessnews202601tanya-thompson

Winning with Warner: Scott's Aviation Management Maturation

College of Aviation

… Maturation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on While a number of people think aviation runs on jet fuel, most know the … was your typical kid. With one difference, “Ever since I can remember, transportation fascinated me,” he said. While … satisfaction within the career significantly.” While Mick Jagger may not have been able to find any satisfaction, this …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/warner-0

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

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… and city Submitted by Erin Flynn on This new shuttle will better connect Western students to Kalamazoo's business and … Monroe-Brown Foundation. “This initiative turns that belief into action by helping students see downtown Kalamazoo as a … “The LBS Program is redefining what higher education can be,” said WMU President Russ Kavalhuna . “By uniting …

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

From Hollywood to the metaverse, WMU expert reveals how advertisers will try to score big during Super Bowl

Haworth College of Business

… on Courtesy: Getty Images KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Commercials have become as big a draw to the Super Bowl as the competition on … of Business, has the play-by-play on four major trends you can expect when you saddle up to the TV for the Big Game. We … are over 30 first-time advertisers in this year’s game. Crypto currency, health and wellness products and tech …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67029

Spring career fairs to bring top employers to WMU

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… employers post jobs), or navigating job search resources can work with well-trained student career ambassadors by … drop-in locations. Drop-in advice sessions  typically take between 10 and 20 minutes.   WMU Student Center, The Source … and social service organizations that are recruiting candidates for full-time, part-time and internship …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/2026-spring-career-fairs-begin

Starting Gate business accelerator serves 100th student company

W Magazine

… Ten years ago, faculty in the Department of Management began talking with Haworth College of Business … they navigated those challenges. Payton Walker operates a crypto mining service that is geared toward those with no … SBDC. “Overall, the cohort experience in the accelerator can be a valuable learning opportunity for students, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70888

Super Bowl-winning coach John Harbaugh reflects on his start at Western: ‘The greatest three coaching years of my life’

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… the championship game, which featured a coaching duel between brothers Jim and John Harbaugh.  As the clock hit … going to be there for school and that was it. But it got into the summertime and my dad said they didn’t have enough coaches; they only had five. So, he was like, ‘Can you help?’” Harbaugh says. He continues, recalling his …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/john-harbaugh-baltimore-ravens-super-bowl-winning-coach-wmu-alumni

Repeated recognition: WMU food marketing program wins industry award for second consecutive year

Haworth College of Business

… Michigan University’s food marketing program is being recognized for industry exceptionalism by Progressive … marketing students in the new Food Marketing Hub. “We are beyond honored to receive this award from Progressive Grocer … and job offers upon graduation while alumni develop into thought leaders with long-term careers in the field. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/progressive-grocer-impact-awards-2025