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Western’s new associate vice president for facilities management looking forward to supporting campus efforts

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… vice president for facilities management looking forward to supporting campus efforts Submitted by Deanne Puca … the position previously held by Pete Strazdas, who retired  after 43 years at the University. A native of Ohio, Perlaky … relationships across campus," he says. Perkaly said he was "blown away" when he researched Western, from its new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68497

Supply chain students tackle real-world challenges with Kenco and local alumnus

Haworth College of Business

… Experience-Driven Learning isn’t just a tagline. It’s a way of life. For Western Michigan University students in the … Caldwell, director of logistics operations at Kenco Group, was eager to give back to his alma mater and Curkovic knew … 3810 to assist Kenco, a top-ranked, third party logistics service provider, in solving issues relating to cargo …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/supply-chain-management-students-experience-kenco-project

WMU researchers hope to revolutionize papermaking with $2.5M grant

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… papermaking with $2.5M grant Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Mert Atilhan works in his lab in Floyd Hall, … Atilhan is a leading researcher on a $2.5 million grant awarded to WMU by the U.S. Department of Energy. KALAMAZOO, … efforts.  Atilhan began pursuing the idea several years ago after earning Western’s competitive Faculty Research and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73114

Local franchisee first up in entrepreneurship speaker series

Haworth College of Business

… chooses about 100 annually. Growing up in Michigan, Rashid wasn't exposed to Chick-fil-A, as the restaurant originally … U.S. Once he had the opportunity to visit one in 2007, he was blown away by the customer service he experienced while dining. Prior to owning and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41931

WMU student chapter receives superior merit award

Haworth College of Business

… WMU student chapter receives superior merit award Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) awarded a 2021-2022 Superior Merit Award to Western Michigan … the dedication and level of quality of our HR students year after year.” About SHRM The Society for Human Resource …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69227

WMU Art Collection celebrates 100 years with major fall exhibition

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… 82 works from artists around the world, including Andy Warhol and Robert Rauschenberg, will be featured in the … as well as Pop art and a range of painting and printmaking after World War II. "Martin Luther King" (1986) by Reggie Gammon Notable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68966

New resource available for students, scholars to conduct organizational change and development research

College of Education and Human Development

… of Research Methods in Organizational Change." The handbook was written by a collective of international experts in the … a conversation between Szabla and the publishing company, Edward Elgar, at an academic conference. While visiting their … 'You know, we should do one on organizational change.'" After follow-up conversations and getting the green light …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71773

Local sheriff to provide community update at breakfast event

Haworth College of Business

… more than 100,000 county residents, making it the largest service agency in the area. Fuller A 20-year veteran of the … Prevention Works boards, among other local commitments. He was the 2013 recipient of the Crime Fighter Award from the Fight Crime: Invest in Kids organization. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38033

Cross country and gymnastics teams recognized for academics

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… and gymnastics teams have earned NCAA Public Recognition Awards for posting scores in the top-10 percent of their … and dedication to preparing student-athletes for life after college." Learn more about WMU cross country at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40175

WMU MBA program climbs in U.S. News and World Report rankings

Haworth College of Business

… to course discussions, and we have the opportunity to reward them for doing all of this with credit for past … graduates are working or continuing their education quickly after earning their degree. 97% of MBA graduates …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75333