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WMU SLP alum chairs national conference

College of Health and Human Services

… advocate for culturally responsive practices, has been named the Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Co-Chair for the … The event, scheduled for December 5-7, 2024, in Seattle, WA, will bring together over 10,000 speech-language-hearing … In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Jerrold was honored with the ASHA Dorothy Dreyer Award for …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/jjackson

WMU business students in the winner’s circle at DECA competition

Haworth College of Business

… Ashlyn Thom and Liam Zoli placed third in financial statement analysis.  Tanner Pizzuti and Chelsea Prebil placed … a customer retention plan for a grocery store. The goal was to encourage consumers who had begun purchasing … them into real business situations early and often. “This was my first year in DECA, and it has completely pushed me …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/04/deca-winners

Graduate student wins $100,000 for medical AI innovation

College of Arts and Sciences

… Graduate student wins $100,000 for medical AI innovation Submitted by Callah Barnes on Samuel … 269 launched through a partnership between Kalamazoo Forward Ventures, an investment firm founded by WMU alumni, and … the $75,000 grand prize and the $25,000 People’s Choice Award. Judge Monica Wheat, executive director and co-founder …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/09/cas-magazine-marseille-cultivate-269

Rachel Troszak is a finance force

Haworth College of Business

… College of Business is helping her create a strong framework for a fulfilling career. Originally from Clarkston, … her passion for her work. “When I first started college, I wasn’t sure where I would fit in, but discovering finance … that has made my time at WMU Haworth both challenging and rewarding. The shared drive for success has not only helped me …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/04/finance-racheltoszak-internships-acg

Academic, practical knowledge are key to success for engineering student

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… key to success for engineering student Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Mechanical engineering student Ryan Ahrens runs a personal watercraft resale business, something he plans to pursue …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71373

Aviation grad sees clear skies ahead with full-time job waiting in the wings

News

… Aviation grad sees clear skies ahead with full-time job waiting in the wings Submitted by Erin Flynn on Luis … nation to land partnerships with United Airlines' Aviate , Delta's Propel and AAR's EAGLE Career Pathway Program , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66510

Business student earns national social impact scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Haworth College of Business, recently received the American Marketing Association’s Social Impact Scholarship, which is awarded to student members of AMA chapters who make a … meaningful ways, including: Participating in Alpha Lambda Delta, a nonprofit honors society, where Lemus met new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53545

Music theatre performance graduate ready for next act

News

… for next act Submitted by Erin Flynn on Read a special message from President Edward Montgomery  for Western Michigan University's 2020 … times, and it is scary to think about the future as we near graduation. My time at WMU has included a wide range of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59064

Illinois native looking to expand role of women leaders in business

First-Year Faces

… Illinois native looking to expand role of women leaders in business Submitted by Megan Looker on   … University for a summer program in 2021.  “Marketing has always fascinated me,” she says. “And when I heard about the … for years. She considered the University of Colorado, near her older sister, but WMU won out. “Western was just a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70239

Meet Julio Foliaco

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Meet Julio Foliaco Submitted by Raine Kuch on If anyone asks … administrative theory at WMU while taking classes. Foliaco was no stranger to teaching, serving as a professor at the … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,500 international students and alumni at home and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2018/05/julio-foliaco