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WMU and West Michigan Hispanic Chamber empower local entrepreneurs through bilingual accounting bootcamp

Professional Development

… launched a five-week bilingual accounting bootcamp designed to equip Hispanic small business owners with the knowledge and support necessary to grow their businesses—and strengthen the regional economy.   Funded by the WK Kellogg Foundation, this initiative addresses a gap that WMHCC …

https://wmich.edu/professional/news/2025/05/bilingual-accounting-bootcamp

Budding electrical engineer finds spark at Western

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From enhancing the power grid to amping up electric battery safety and making advancements in … me." Goel also joined the Sunseeker solar car team, which designs, builds and competes in national races with a vehicle … powered by solar energy. "The solar car team had the biggest impact on me," he says. "There were so many cool …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/69905

Student pursues public service with prestigious award

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… to her next adventure: public service. Wiley is wrapping up a year in Brazil after receiving the prestigious Boren … in Brazil that experiences regular growth, and it has a significant impact on the political climate as agribusiness … coast of Brazil, Wiley has been able to see the impacts of aggressive development firsthand during her travels across …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53032

Sustainable agriculture practices, access to food and healthful eating focus of fall lecture series

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… noted. Sponsored by the Lee Honors College, lectures are free and open to students, staff, faculty and the general … call (269) 387-3230 or email Gary Bischof , dean. Upcoming presentations Canceled. Sept. 5: " Nutrition That … at New York University. Lecture will be followed by book signing and reception. Oct. 3: "Labor and Workforce …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48802

Bronco Innovators Challenge inspires creativity, encourages entrepreneurship

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… students and then form teams to develop those ideas.  With support from the Office of Research and Innovation, students … Bash. Cilluffo, a mechanical engineering and product design double major from metro Detroit, has been designing her own handbags since middle school. The Bronco …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72467

Engineering grad accelerates industry impact through projects, internships

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… , of Marine City, Michigan. An industrial engineering assignment her first year at Western Michigan University … at Western. The annual event challenges students to team up and develop innovative product ideas before pitching them … to confirm viability. "It was really nice to see the design process, because a lot of my friends at other schools …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75410

WMU offices closed or on reduced hours during holiday recess

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… Ice Arena, respectively. Visit the events calendar for up-to-date listings. Residence halls reopen at 10 a.m. … to 5 p.m. Jan. 3; and closed Jan. 4-5. The pharmacy drive-up window is open until 5:30 p.m. on days the health center … Jan. 6. Also to reduce costs, parking lots outside unoccupied buildings and student commuter lots will not be plowed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11989

WMU president unveils goal to achieve one of Michigan's top graduation rates

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… to achieve one of Michigan's highest graduation rates, significantly increase retention and close the equity gap in … achieving one of Michigan's highest graduation rates, significantly increasing retention and closing the equity … Empowering Futures Gift and the  raft of initiatives it supports . The goals announced Wednesday will effectively …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73200

Product design students envisioning future of mobility with Eaton partnership

W Magazine

… Product design students envisioning future of mobility with Eaton … Submitted by Erin Flynn on Flying cars. Automated supply systems coordinating robot deliveries. Undersea living … with Eaton Corp. , the first cohort of product design students—now in their third year in the Richmond …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59592

New HyFlex model provides ultimate flexibility for MBA students to advance careers

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… his children are grown, Greschak is back at it, wrapping up his first semester in Western's reimagined Master of … coming in, contributing to discussions, contributing to group meetings, and we have the opportunity to reward them for … used this version before and relied on my instructional designer to fix some of my mistakes in the system," says Bott. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63891