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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

Business fraternity advisor recognized as Advisor of the Year

Haworth College of Business

… Palmer , professor of management and director of the Center for Sustainable Business Practices at Western Michigan … the Delta Sigma Pi (DSP) fraternity as Advisor of the Year for the Huron region. The award, presented at the provincial … held each other to a high standard. If one person was struggling, there were 90 people around them supporting them and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67766

WMU student places first at national sales competition

Haworth College of Business

… WMU student places first at national sales competition Submitted by Stacey Anderson on Left to … been dominant in the role-play category of the competition for many years. Students were asked to prepare for both sales role-plays and a marketing presentation for

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73378

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

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

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

Vocal Jazz Fest attracts singers from far and wide to WMU

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… flock this month to the Western Michigan University campus for the 32nd annual Gold Company Invitational Vocal Jazz … young singers will flock to WMU's Dalton Center to perform in a noncompetitive and educational setting. Groups are encouraged to perform three contrasting tunes during a 10-minute set. Each …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/244

New facility improvement projects continue

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… University's Hilltop Village as contractors prepare for demolition of three small residential halls while … May, with Zimmerman and then French halls following in a staggered schedule, concluding at the end of September. Each of … during the mid to late 1950s and served students for more than six decades. The oldest, Davis, opened in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63836

Counselor education programs reaffirmed with national accreditation through 2031

College of Education and Human Development

… 8-year extended reaffirmation accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational … extended through 2031 and that is a historic moment for the program."    According to the U.S. Department of … of higher education meet acceptable levels of quality. For CACREP, this means that programs voluntarily submit a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72475

Educational leadership alum named Caribbean Community Superintendent

College of Education and Human Development

… (DoDEA), it is the umbrella organization that unites efforts to provide quality educational opportunities and … directs, coordinates and manages the education programs for dependents who would otherwise not have access to a … operate 160 accredited schools in 8 districts located in 11 foreign countries, 7 states, Guam and Puerto Rico. Prior to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74258