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Film major takes passion, career to Cannes Film Festival with WMU Study Abroad

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… the movies, he thinks about all the hard work, love and support behind the scenes that make the picture so … mother died, and he and his father moved from Texas to Chicago to be closer to family.  “My coping was movies," he says. … they had won a local film contest.   “That was an ‘Oh my God’ moment for me,” says Knowles. “I was finally recognized …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/study-abroad-sean-knowles

WMU welcomes more than 50 new international students this January

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… areas of biochemistry and medicine. This was her first time going abroad. “This is a really new experience for me,” said … Don’t be complacent or get too comfortable. Stay focused on why you are here.   “Achieve that goal and dream that you … Kazakhstan.   The Haenicke Institute for Global Education supports more than 1,170 international students on WMU’s …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/international-orientation-25

Registration now open for Rider Colloquium

College of Health and Human Services

… DrOT, OTRL , and will focus on  Stress as a Hidden Occupation: How Regulation Shapes the Way We Show Up. Register Rates: Early bird registration rate: $85 (July …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/07/rider-colloquium-2025

Pursuing operational excellence, financial success and a positive culture

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Management Consulting Services. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—We caught up with Jason Tedrow , B.S.E.’97, president and CEO of … I find most exciting about my role.   What are some of the goals you have for the company in terms of operations, … high-profile events. What is your company’s role and how does your company plan and execute such projects?  We have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70807

Humanities speaker series focuses on education in the 21st century

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… campus to examine how education promises to be the key to a good life in the 21st century, yet there are many obstacles … often load up on debt only to graduate into an economy that does not offer high-paying jobs. Under increased scrutiny to … most recently "Self and Soul: A Defense of Ideals" and "Why Write?" His book trilogy "Why Read?", "Why Teach?" and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42622

Environmentally-focused student reels in internship with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

College of Arts and Sciences

… she engages directly with local fishers, anglers and river goers to promote the Eat Safe Fish Program, educating the … her majors intersect firsthand. “ Dr. Lindsay Jeffers , who does this Spanish 4400 class, was my first professor at … 14,” she says. “She emailed me about this class and set me up here with a lot of professors that I could talk to.”  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75928

University opts out of Bellevue property purchases

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… Michigan University officials announced today they will not go ahead with the previously announced decision to purchase … are not considered historic homes, but the property does fall within the South Street-Vine Area Local Historic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14471

Isaac Ortega creates real relationships

Haworth College of Business

… at WMU Haworth. “My professors have been such a great support system. Every professor I’ve had, whether it was … Center has been a big driver in reaching my professional goals. Their staff has helped to enhance my resume … whether it’s in classes or Delta Sigma Pi, has been the biggest factor in my sense of belonging. Every day I’m …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/business-analyticsisaac-ortegabait

Groundbreaking research could provide key to kicking smoking habit for good

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… research could provide key to kicking smoking habit for good Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Quitting … addicted once again." There's plenty more to learn about why the enzyme is able to reduce concentration of nicotine … very complicated and always evolving," says Clark, who grew up in Holland, Michigan. "Living things are exciting because …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62413

Business students win national sales challenge

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… of students giving a two-minute "elevator pitch" about why a sales organization would want to hire them. The … events. Curlett finished second in the speed selling category while also taking the "Viewers' Choice" award based on … our sales and business marketing students—that when we go up against the best talent from the best programs in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11441