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Local franchisee first up in entrepreneurship speaker series

Haworth College of Business

… chooses about 100 annually. Growing up in Michigan, Rashid wasn't exposed to Chick-fil-A, as the restaurant originally … U.S. Once he had the opportunity to visit one in 2007, he was blown away by the customer service he experienced while dining. Prior to owning and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41931

Local sheriff to provide community update at breakfast event

Haworth College of Business

… more than 100,000 county residents, making it the largest service agency in the area. Fuller A 20-year veteran of the … Prevention Works boards, among other local commitments. He was the 2013 recipient of the Crime Fighter Award from the Fight Crime: Invest in Kids organization. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38033

WMU nursing students lead hospital study that could change future of pressure-wound monitoring

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… volunteers for their work on the IPUP Survey. Students walk from Ascension Borgess's Navigation Center to the … IPUP Survey. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An innovative effort is underway to better detect and prevent pressure wounds at … this really gives them examples and will help their skills after graduation," says Jaime Neary, faculty specialist II …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75334

Mechanical and aerospace engineering student finds possibility around every corner

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… just one word, he would likely choose “opportunity.”    After only a few years at WMU, Jacobo already has a lifetime … to a different school, let alone in a different country, was going to be a big transition,” says Jacobo. “Something … and in general, how much the staff is willing to help and want you to succeed.”    Jacobo’s list of accolades and …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/endless-opportunities-jacobo

Nutrition and dietetic interns use lab experience to mentor undergraduates

College of Education and Human Development

… test on her mentor, Kelly McHugh. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"It was a little nerve wracking, but it was good," said  Sarah   Cook , a nutrition and dietetics … settings in medicine, community health, wellness and food service operations. The WMU programs in nutrition and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73841

Austin Fahrenkopf flourishes in finance

Haworth College of Business

… period.   Fahrenkopf’s most recent internship experience was with Meijer as a supply chain network planning intern. He was excited to gain exposure in supply chain management data … let your interests pave your path! Business is versatile!  After graduation, Fahrenkopf will join Stryker as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75149

Western’s new associate vice president for facilities management looking forward to supporting campus efforts

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… vice president for facilities management looking forward to supporting campus efforts Submitted by Deanne Puca … the position previously held by Pete Strazdas, who retired  after 43 years at the University. A native of Ohio, Perlaky … relationships across campus," he says. Perkaly said he was "blown away" when he researched Western, from its new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68497

WMU prepares for fall launch of master's degree in public health

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… on GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Health care professionals who want to become future leaders in the rapidly growing public … faculty presentations and an opportunity to apply with a waived application fee. About the program The degree program … epidemiology, and social and community health service. The demand for managers in these fields is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30268

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to speak on campus

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… of 18 honorary doctorates and the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal, the highest award given by NASA to non-government citizens. Tickets Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27895

Experienced professional named director of Vision Clinic

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… 35 years of experience with low-vision rehabilitation and services has been named director of Western Michigan … of Veterans Affairs in Battle Creek. Previously, Kremer was director of rehabilitation for the Association for the … in such a store include large-print calendars, talking watches, writing aids and large-print playing cards. For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29936