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Annual Food Marketing Conference to draw hundreds to Grand Rapids
Haworth College of Business
… Monday and Tuesday, March 19-20 , and is expected to draw up to 800 industry executives to DeVos Place in Grand … vice president of retail operations at Kroger Co. Kevin Coupe , founder of Morningnewsbeat.com , will discuss the challenges facing retailers and suppliers in 2018 in a talk titled "Retail Reinvention: The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45339
Ethics Center speakers tackle politics, robot rights and more
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… "Justifying the Beneficiary Pays Principle" All events are free and open to the public and qualify for WMU Signature credit. For more information, contact Dr. Norman …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54876
Music students slide to the top in national trombone competition
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… Myer, Virginia. "This is the Army Band's home. It's built up on a hill and you overlook Arlington National Cemetery," … align="left"] [/caption] "No other school could really live up to the sense of community that he's developed in his … find at other top conservatories." O'Connell, who grew up in Midland, Michigan, was also impressed by the WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58182
Trailblazing dance student is first male on Bronco dance team
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… of Western's dance team. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Nik McNees grew up in an athletic family. The son of a varsity football … door for more males on the dance team in the future. "My biggest draw was Western's dance program; the faculty includes … they offered that so close to home," says McNees, who grew up in Portage, Michigan. The University also has a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66211
Graphic design student learns art of networking at WMU
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… Graphic design student learns art of networking at WMU Submitted by … accustomed to the bustle of Midtown Manhattan. A graphic designer at GHD Partners, the Western Michigan University … dove into the program headfirst, taking advantage of the support from the tight-knit graphic design department. "The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57683
Network neuroscience: Alumnus finds career at the intersection of data science and the brain
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… functions.” Already, his Google Scholar record is filling up, with 10 publications in just four years. Duong-Tran’s … pushed him to continue his studies. He received continual support and recognition from the Western faculty who … new field, the future Professor Duong-Tran has set-up his life as an educator and researcher in the field he …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67152
In pursuing MBA, Jacobi Wright’s career takes flight
Haworth College of Business
… on campus. Luckily, he has some encouraging mentors to look up to. WMU alumni Randall Rochon, B.S.'03, and Greg Sumner, … have helped me succeed simply by being an example to look up to,” says Wright. “That is all the motivation I could ask …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72876
WMU aviation students to use leading-edge iPad technology
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… than two pounds versus a 40-pound flight bag that takes up space and can lead to back strain in the cockpit. "The … “The college pioneers new methods of instruction that are designed to improve the pilot’s ability to fly and work … file flight plans, keep charts and terminal procedures up-to-date, and manage iPad deployments. The company’s …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1651
Undergraduate selected to receive prestigious Boren Scholarship
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… a prestigious federal scholarship and has big plans for her upcoming year studying abroad in Brazil. Caitlin Wiley , a … foreign language and international skills. Scholars receive up to $20,000 while fellows receive up to $30,000, but all Boren Award winners agree to work in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47663
Two Broncos tapped to help address racial disparity in COVID-19 outcomes
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… represent just 13.4% of the U.S. population, they make up more than half of all novel coronavirus cases, and nearly … Manager at Strong Beginnings , are among a diverse group of two dozen medical professionals, health and community … for many Michiganders beyond COVID-19." One of the biggest challenges facing the task force is time. The group is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59420