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WMU alumni entrepreneurs reveal how they built their businesses
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… , several successful alumni business owners reveal how they got started and made key maneuvers to keep their … enterprise "The world of an entrepreneur and startup business is full of pivots," says Adam McFarlin , a 2008 … As with many entrepreneurs, Brandon Zavala's first and biggest pivot was leaving a steady job to pursue his startup. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47050
Advertising students take second place in national competition
Haworth College of Business
… practice and preparation, they continuously encouraged and uplifted me. I have them to thank for receiving this award," … developed an advertising campaign for Ocean Spray with the goal of enticing 24- to 35-year-olds to try Ocean Spray … Creek Kristen Simpson , of Canton Justice Smith , of Muskegon Melissa Summerfield , of Hartland Conner Sweeney , of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46743
Take a stroll around Western's campuses to see what's new
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… is a glimpse of how things are looking since they've been gone. A true campus favorite, Miller Plaza Fountain. The … almost time for demo day! Construction fencing is going up around Dunbar Hall to reimagine learning for students . … Lee Honors College near Rood Hall? Get excited, an even bigger dino is on the way! Check out the new Aviation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65100
Mindful change: One professor's vision to transform stroke recovery
W Magazine
… Mich.—The smile on Dr. Lori Gray’s face could light up the entire Western campus, but five years ago when she suffered a stroke, it impacted everything from … mindfulness-based training for survivors. Her first group of four stroke survivors, in a partnership with a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70900
Annual women-of-color luncheon open to public
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… challenges that women of color encounter. Overall, the group's mission is to provide a forum and means of support for women of color employed in faculty, … nationally with the ACE Office of Inclusive Excellence Group to identify, develop, encourage, advance, link and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43476
Three to receive WMU's Distinguished Faculty Scholar honors
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… its 2017 Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award to Drs. Thomas Gorczyca, Victor Cunrui Xiong and Ping Zhang. The honor is … within the national and international academic communities. Gorczyca, Xiong and Zhang will be recognized during this … at conferences, institutions and other universities. To support his research, he has had continuous funding for more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42952
Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned
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… hold special pregame tailgates Saturday, Oct. 14 , to gear up for the 94th annual homecoming game, which will pit WMU … of Education and Human Development Alumni Society—Annual Golden Apple and Keystone Alumni Awards reception and dinner, 5:30 p.m. , Fetzer Center. Golden Apple Award winners are Dr. Dennis McCrumb, WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43172
WMU research team awarded National Science Foundation grant for AI readiness through cyber training
Haworth College of Business
… and colleges. Experts from companies, including Google and Amazon, will provide guidance throughout the … discovery and applications of AI to industry. Dr. Ajay Gupta , professor of computer science, is an expert in … with AI. Up to 47% of U.S. jobs fall in the high-risk category and could be affected by AI, according to Frey & …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72863
Travel the world without leaving Michigan at 29th annual International Festival
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… by international students in campus kitchens under the supervision of WMU Dining Services employees. For the first … from 96 countries and has many international student groups. The groups hosting this year's event are: Afghan Student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45418
First recipients of Western's vaccination incentive scholarships announced
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… on this campus grow is inspiring," says Dr. Gayle Ruggiero , medical director at Sindecuse Health Center. "Each … who have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19 can sign up for an appointment at Sindecuse by calling (269) … incentives to help students pursue their educational goals and contribute to the well-being of themselves and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65037