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WMU to confer 2,700 degrees during spring commencement

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… and 34 at the doctoral level. Schedule 9 a.m.--Ceremony for graduates of the colleges of Education and Human Development and of Fine Arts. Noon--Ceremony for graduates of Extended University Programs and the … Sciences and of Health and Human Services. 3 p.m.--Ceremony for graduates of the College of Aviation and the Haworth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/357

Food industry is topic of Keystone breakfast talk

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… Issues and Solutions," this year's food conference is set for March 26-27 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel, in Kalamazoo. … He is serving his third term on the board of directors for Spartan Stores in Grand Rapids, Mich., a publicly traded … He also serves on the Retail Site Development Committee for the Board of Directors of Wakefern Food Corp. of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/149

Tech company CEO next up in entrepreneurship series

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… company will be the next speaker in the Entrepreneurship Forum at Western Michigan University. Matt Mace, co-founder … Center parking lot. Blue Granite Mace laid the foundation for his firm while still an undergraduate at WMU. Today, the … of the Microsoft Partner of the Year Award in Exceptional Sales Management. The firm was noted for excelling in sales …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7002

WMU biologist helps settle 50-year-old fish evolution debate

College of Arts and Sciences

… fish tanks and nearby creeks, Dr. Andrew Thompson's passion for aquatic life ignited at an early age. His curiosity led … different fish species, which eventually paved the way for his career in fish genome research. Today, as an … fishes through genome sequencing. Early classifications suggested that the "bony-tongues" were the oldest group, while …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73661

WMU Food Marketing Conference brings innovation to the main stage worldwide

Haworth College of Business

… in advance of the event, and the conference team is poised for a repeat in the demand based on the quality of this … Brewing, featuring a signature beer made exclusively for The FMC. A speaker lineup boasting Victor Antonio , globally-renowned sales expert, and top executives from Amazon, Circana, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74888

Dylan Kalas is inspiring a new generation of healthcare business leaders

Haworth College of Business

… on Dylan Kalas KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Leadership is a breeze for Western Michigan University junior Dylan Kalas from … industry until he landed a position as a full-time sales executive at Breez Health. “The skills I’ve gained in … Perfecting sales strategies and learning how to perform financial analysis of hospital tax forms has been an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70675

Western students lead strategy development to keep young professionals in Kalamazoo

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… the mission going. "Kalamazoo is a special place. It's affordable. It's a university town. We're getting an arena. … around town. Zoo Prise Residences : This team has a vision for a modern, affordable apartment complex that serves as a hub of community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75403

Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty

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… says Dr. Jennifer Bott , provost and vice president for academic affairs. Recipients are nominated by their peers for scholarly or creative achievements that have advanced … impact beyond their discipline and show great potential for future work. "It’s clear their futures as investigators …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65743

Sunseeker builds on 30+ years of ‘raycing’ with the sun

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… who remain connected to WMU’s solar car team. Sunseeker was formed over 30 years ago when a group of students set out to … energy and make renewable energy sources more viable for the future. Each year, Western’s team competes against other universities from around the country. The Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) is a track race and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73445

Artificial Intelligence in Business is latest course offered at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… is pervasive. Businesses can already see the transformative power of AI with its ability to increase efficiencies and personalize experiences for consumers. Facing an opportunity, Western Michigan … in a symbiotic way has the potential to shift skill sets upwards, thereby increasing the quality of one’s contribution …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74228