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Sales students gain real-world experience through innovative business partnership

News

… "Selling isn't really that hard, but being a salesperson can be. It takes a certain personality, a certain type of … to establish that relationship and rapport needed, and I can definitely see it in some of these students I saw today," he says. "I can tell there is a sales process that's being taught here …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/sales-students-gain-experience-pitching-total-plastics-international

$3.17 million grant will energize electric vehicle research at WMU

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… national labs and, importantly, industry partners that can make this project a success. Together we were able to … the developed system into an actual vehicle so that we can validate performance under real-world operating … and suppliers interested in participating in the project can  reach out to Kuruppu . For more WMU news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/09/3-million-department-energy-grant-wmu-engineering

WMU honored with Heterodox Academy’s 2025 Open Inquiry Award for Community Excellence

News

… where open inquiry and constructive disagreement can thrive. WMU’s recognition underscores its role as a … demonstrated a strong commitment to HxA’s mission by significantly growing its membership base on campus. Institutional …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/wmu-honored-heterodox-academy-2025-open-inquiry-award-community-excellence

New education program awards credit for students' prior learning

College of Education and Human Development

… are awarded PLA credit for one academic course see a significant savings in cost and time in comparison to enrolling in … in coaching sport performance, an entirely online program, can earn up to 15 out of the required 36 credits. In the … on a Ph.D. in educational leadership: K-12 leadership can earn up to 18 out of 60 credits for the central office …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66459

Walker Institute’s new director ‘stands on business’ with youth community outreach 

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… to amplify that and let people know what we do, and how we can support them within the local Kalamazoo community.”  … what my voice really was,” says Nightengale-Lee. “If we can get students to understand at a younger age, to …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/10/lewis-walker-nightengale-lee

President Montgomery forges legacy of student success

W Magazine

… He's helped make this University a place where students can truly learn and grow, somewhere people can be passionate about. I think the magnitude of his … He’s helped make this University a place where students can truly learn and grow, somewhere people can be passionate …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/president-edward-montgomery-forges-legacy-student-success-record-outcomes

Western ‘shows up’ for our community in United Way Campaign

News

… written forms, Western faculty, staff and students can contribute to this impactful initiative. To request a … of us. When we show up to give our time or resources, we can make a lasting impact, says  President Edward Montgomery …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/wmu-united-way-2024-launch

Western joins new initiative to increase Michigan's child welfare workforce

News

… for up to two semesters of stipends, and graduate students can receive stipends for up to four semesters. "Supporting … universities, as well as free training sessions that can offset some requirements of preservice training for …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/western-joins-initiative

Flexing your skills in the MBA program

Haworth College of Business

… done an excellent job of being inclusive for students who cannot attend in-person classes, while still offering … and “stackable credentials” where a graduate certificate can be earned concurrently with the MBA, students like … now and in the future.” Find out how the  MBA program can help you flex your skills and meet your needs. For more …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/flexing-skills-mba-douglas-johnson

Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… and Activism; Electronic Music Techniques; and Native American History and Culture. His classes are open to all … arts and acoustics in 2014. Since then, Waln has been gigging, touring and presenting full time.  Indigenous knowledge and practices can challenge, compliment or enhance traditional Western …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/09/frank-waln-artist-residence