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New on-campus thrift store supports sustainability, affordability

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… arms full of home decor and a huge smile on her face.   “I got some plants, some spoons, a stapler, a notebook, and I … model, creating our identity and branding and deciding what our marketing and business plans were. We established … and thrifting during fall semester at the following times:   Tuesdays from 1:15 to 4:30 p.m.   Thursdays from 10 …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/campus-thrift-store-opens-sustainability-housing-equipment-she-shed

New open textbooks published by WMU Libraries free for learners worldwide

University Libraries

… incentive and partial compensation for their efforts, it does not reflect the number of hours that go into developing and writing a complete textbook.” The new textbooks were created with support from the Libraries’ Open Educational Resources (OER) …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/09/wmu-libraries-publishes-three-open-textbooks

Marketing that makes a difference: Q&A with Dr. Ann Veeck

Haworth College of Business

… describe your journey at Western Michigan University and what it has meant to you to be a professor of marketing for … such as lectures, arts performances and athletics. Q: What does it mean to you to receive WMU’s 2022 Distinguished … advice, or upcoming plans, Dr. Veeck consistently took time out of her day to talk with students and invest in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69503

From DECA to DataDirect, George LaForce is building networks and confidence

Haworth College of Business

… professors, tutors and mentorship opportunities that support students' academic goals,” says Western Michigan University senior George … with  DataDirect Networks (DDN), where he applied what he learned in class to challenges within the industry. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/digital-marketing-george-laforce-deca-internship

Leadership, internship and relationships elevate sport management grad's experience

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… programs across the country. Cheatham has lofty career goals. After completing a graduate assistantship, he'd like … former students who have become very important figures in what they do, and that's really pushed me," he says.  … looking for: experience and gaining connections at the same time," he says. Within the department, he found professors …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-sport-management-ethan-cheatham

Western Michigan University’s Leadership and Business Strategy Program launches downtown shuttle connecting campus and city

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… students to Kalamazoo's business and cultural core, revving up Experience-Driven Learning opportunities for Broncos and … to train and host students and utilize the shuttle. The goal is to build an ecosystem where education, business, and … regional development. “The LBS Program is redefining what higher education can be,” said WMU President Russ …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/leadership-business-strategy-downtown-kalamazoo-juice-bus-launch

The philosophy of grief

College of Arts and Sciences

… “are there still philosophers?” at an age so young Atkins does not even remember it herself. What she does recall, however, is always having an internal … can really speak to someone who's questioning a lot at that time.”   Atkins continued with philosophy throughout her …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-atkins

Engineering students set career plans in motion through Grand Rapids internship

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… , company owner and CEO. “The customer was thrilled with what we produced. They actually showed it off at a trade … grew up working on boat engines alongside his father. His time with the company has allowed him to expand his … I was sitting in front of this box of puzzle pieces . I’d gotten through my various classes and didn’t know exactly …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/dan-praise-landon-sykes-complete-engineering-internship-moetion-technologies

WMU educators recognized for excellence in teaching and student engagement

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… a profound impact — contributions that will last a lifetime.”   Dr. Julie Apker   Dr. Julie Apker Apker, professor … learning experiences and for mentoring students who go on to careers in health care, communication and … measure to her students and to a process of excellence. She does not cut corners and does not sacrifice time, energy or …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/distinguished-teaching-awards-2025-julie-apker-daniela-schroter

Breaking Barriers: Blind international students find opportunity at WMU

International Student and Scholar Services

… Michigan University this month. Click here to donate and support the CELCIS scholarship fund.  KALAMAZOO, Mich. — … why I came here,” Chae says. “When I entered university, my goal was to challenge myself. I realized that the real … are crowded, he says.   “I try everything now, and sometimes I fail, and that’s okay," Chae says. "I learn from it, …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2025/11/celcis-south-korea