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Small Business Development Center receives funding to boost technical training services
Haworth College of Business
… private funding to administer ongoing technical support for entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout … consulting, market research and educational programs for individuals interested in starting or growing a small … result of the pandemic, we saw a 300% increase in requests for service, and this interest is not letting up. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69014
Public gets first look at design potential of East Hall renovation
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… firm TowerPinkster unveiled some initial design concepts for East Hall renovation during the July 18 meeting of the … the interior central staircase. Interior spaces designed for use as an alumni center and office space for alumni relations officials and featuring large gathering …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8238
WMU research facility assists in rediscovery of rare mineral deposit
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… Theodore Pagano (center) KALAMAZOO—Rediscovery of a long-forgotten mineral deposit located under two West Michigan … quickly position the state as the nation's leading source for a critical agricultural tool that is in demand … state's historical oil and gas production revenues and triggering explosive job growth in Osceola and Mecosta …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9197
Spring Convocation celebrates investments in innovation at Western
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… on award-winning faculty research follow at 10 a.m. before a virtual Faculty Research and Creative Activities … awards ceremony recognizing 36 faculty and staff members for their external funding accomplishments in the 2019-20 … of your work," says Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy , vice president for research and innovation. "It's external recognition of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63859
Communication professor's immersive exhibit in media and news literacy will debut at Kalamazoo Valley Museum
College of Arts and Sciences
… skills to identify misleading and unverified news and information. “Wonder Media” offers an examination and … in people’s lives. "Our democracy is threatened by misinformation. If citizens do not have a shared system of facts, … School of Communication , Christian pitched the idea for the 14-station media literacy and news literacy exhibit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67102
Austin Fahrenkopf flourishes in finance
Haworth College of Business
… opportunities to gain as much experience as possible before he graduates from the Haworth College of Business. In … Working as an internal audit intern, he designed a key performance indicator dashboard to rank the performance of all … he built a standardized Excel scrap report, assisted in sales forecasting, and maintained reports and spread sheets …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75149
WMU students clean up in Clean Energy Challenge, win $31,000
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… experience, connections and feedback, participants compete for micro grants and other prizes totaling more than … WMU teams took top honors in four categories and tied for first in another, winning a total of $31,000 in awards … on grid generation of electricity. Team members are Neil Hurley of Kalamazoo and Matthew Olsen of Escanaba, Mich. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/184
WMU's Walker Institute hosts series of community conversations regarding race and society
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… [/caption] KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations at Western … on the institute's Facebook page and offer the opportunity for the public to submit questions for panelists. The … change in law enforcement agencies as well as offer suggestions for how citizens can get involved. June 10: Civic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59824
Kalamazoo couple supports product design program with $3 million gift
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Kalamazoo couple with a passion for the arts and a history of executive leadership in the … the new interdisciplinary entity that will be named for them. The Richmond Product Design and Innovation … involved as well. "To create the perfectly modern three-legged stool that balances artist aesthetics, elegant …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36937
The Vitt Factor: empowering students to make their mark
Haworth College of Business
… business, Vitt Factor, is creating accessible opportunities for youth to develop their interview techniques and … time that may never come,” he says. “So, I just went for it. I launched my company, and it has exceeded my … noticed that youth in the digital age have been struggling to build their confidence in communication skills, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70677