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WMU digital marketing students named world champions in 2025 Digital Marketing Competition

Haworth College of Business

… of this journey that the teams who win are the ones that do what other teams aren’t willing to do. Students are … buyer or cold-calling commercial farms to understand how they might use the client’s product. The teams we … it’s proof that the hands-on, real-world learning at WMU works and prepares us for success beyond the classroom.” The …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/05/2025-digital-marketing-competition

WMU and West Michigan Hispanic Chamber empower local entrepreneurs through bilingual accounting bootcamp

Professional Development

… limited financial literacy and lack of formal bookkeeping documentation.   “It became clear that we weren’t just … and Spanish, and upon completion, participants continue working one-on-one with WMHCC’s finance team for 12 months … for the first time.   "This class opened my eyes to how I was running my business,” said Manny , owner of J&M …

https://wmich.edu/professional/news/2025/05/bilingual-accounting-bootcamp

From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients maintain healthy lifestyles

News

… he's landed squarely where he's meant to be. "I have no doubt that Western was the best choice I could have made," … internship there. "I kind of knew everyone there and worked with everyone, which was really helpful when it came … and climate," he says. "People don't really know how related diet and our food system is to climate change." …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nutrition-dietetics-fall-2024-graduate-derek-fischer-air-force-veteran-employed

Cybersecurity student finds her fit at WMU

Cybersecurity

… “My professors have been the ones that have made me push to do my best,” says Bbuku, who was motivated to succeed during … given a computer issue or security issue and figuring out how to solve it is one of my biggest strengths,” she says. … I get my degree.” In addition to her keen focus on coursework and her goals, Bbuku seeks out other experiences at …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2024/09/terry-bbuku-finds-wmu-cybersecurity

'Hitting the books' can improve English language teaching

News

… (not verified) on The book is co-authored by Patrick T. Randolph and Dr. Paul McPherron. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Many students … the book, providing varying views on what does and doesn't work when teaching idioms as well as on which idioms are … "You don't have to say anything to the students. They know how important idioms are and they want to learn them," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23023

WMU's Haenicke Institute recognizes 47 faculty, staff and student leaders for transformative study abroad programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… my knowledge of the criminal justice system and learn how it compares to the system in the United States.” says … Orbe – Intercultural Communication & Ethnography in the Dominican Republic; 12 students   Spanish in Quito student, … endless opportunity for student connection and networking.” says Gregory Reed , Business & Culture in Germany …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-faculty

Western's student-run radio station earns national award nominations

News

… Dillon , assistant director for student media. "They have done an amazing job in spite of the pandemic and having to do most of their work away from the actual studios. Student media is strong … work has been nominated for the IBS awards. Navigating how to run a radio station remotely has been no easy feat," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63226

Engineering student eases University scheduling process

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… process Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Hosam Olimat (center) works to improve scheduling of maintenance services with … several months exploring and learning the inner workings of how a University builds a campus. He has moved from the … says Olimat. “Here I start to see everything—how they do the mechanical, how they do the electrical, how they do

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66213

Empowering Futures already making impact on student success

Empowering Futures

… success, listens to presentations at the Empowering Futures Work Group Kickoff Breakfast on Dec. 7. President Montgomery … to this campus. It is a commitment born out of the donors’ belief in the power of education to improve the … careers.” Especially for first-generation college students, how to successfully navigate the University experience isn’t …

https://wmich.edu/empowering-futures/news/2022/12/70204

Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month

College of Health and Human Services

… Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) Board—shares how embracing identity and authenticity shapes her … in the classroom to creating inclusive environments at work and home, her journey highlights how visibility and vulnerability can empower others to lead …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/06/heath-spotlight