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Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns
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… in the science, technology, engineering and math —STEM—disciplines. Businesses interested in hiring interns for this summer through the Small Company Internship Award Program … the company and academically relevant to students," says Lisa Garcia , director of WMU's Business Connection, an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45200
WMU to confer more than 2,700 degrees at spring commencement
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Spring 2015 commencement is Saturday, May 2. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is for graduates of the College of Education and Human … and the College of Fine Arts. The 12:30 p.m. ceremony is for graduates of the College of Aviation, Extended …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23424
Philanthropic opportunities uncorked with new WMU wine
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… Left to right: Dr. Derrick McIver, Joe Newman, Dr. Doug Lepisto, Megan Miller and Jason Olinger discuss the new Bronconess wine. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—How do you … brand that speaks to consumers and generates sales? That is the question that students in leadership and business …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55583
Social entrepreneur and WMU alumnus to speak at next breakfast event
Haworth College of Business
… University's Haworth College of Business. Patrick Mixis , founder of Feed the World Café, will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, April 14, in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at … (269) 387-6059 or visit wmich.edu/business/e-rsvp . To suggest an entrepreneur for the series, contact Alyssa Benson …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39103
WMU grad programs ranked among nation's best by U.S. News
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… on WMU's Kalamazoo-based occupational therapy program is ranked at No. 32 nationally, making it the state's highest ranking program in that discipline. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The latest annual U.S. News & … with eight programs ranked among the top 100 in their disciplines, four in the top 50 and two programs assessed as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38794
English, Theatre departments establish new regional play festival
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… English, Theatre departments establish new regional play festival Submitted by Anonymous (not … developing and producing the plays of emerging theatre artists. The inaugural Activate: Midwest New Play Festival is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24528
Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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… Martin Luther King Jr. Submitted by Deanne Puca on MLK Day is Monday, Jan. 15. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … of service, educational programs and presentations. "What is your position in times of challenge and controversy?" is … of the Global Automotive Alliance. Register at tinyurl.com/BLS2018 . Wednesday, Jan. 24 "The Easiest …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44323
Three students receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad
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… Drummond received a $4,500 Gilman Scholarship. Drummond is a junior majoring in global and international studies: tourism and travel. She will be studying in Cape Town, South … landscapes while studying the country's fascinating history at the University of Cape Town. Stowell received a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44322
Integrated supply management student receives prestigious scholarship
Haworth College of Business
… The formal award ceremony will be held in October. This marks the fifth year in a row that a WMU student has been … awarded a scholarship from such an outstanding organization is an honor," Mulford says. "I look forward to pursuing my … a student and faculty consultancy where teams offer expertise to address supply chain challenges for companies. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41856
Generating Buzz: Regulating genetically modified mosquitoes
W Magazine
… technology could have on communities being ravaged by the disease. Quemada Dr. Hector Quemada , a principal research associate at WMU, is working to strengthen the understanding of African … stops female mosquitoes from being able to bite or lay eggs. The gene is linked with another genetic element—“gene …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/57059