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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