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Navy to new technology: Ricardo Campos is bridging the gap in technology and business

Haworth College of Business

… Navy to new technology: Ricardo Campos is bridging the gap in technology and business Submitted by … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For computer information systems (CIS) senior Ricardo Campos , succeeding as a student comes … going to pursue a career in tech, but I wanted to be more than an entry-level specialist. I spent many months …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/computer-information-systemsricardo-campostechnology

WMU commercialization center invests in nervous system breakthrough

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… Center has invested $250,000 in a Kalamazoo company that is doing early-stage work on a revolutionary approach to … the commercial arena. Established in 2003 with an initial cash infusion of $10 million from the Michigan Economic … role in the creation of 30 Michigan companies and more than 200 high-paying jobs. With every dollar of the original …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/555

WMU expands, re-envisions definition and measures for sustainability

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… WMU expands, re-envisions definition and measures for sustainability Submitted … the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. More than 230 colleges and universities across the United States … the opportunity for the campus to use the STARS system to better document the breadth of activity that is going on to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11612

1,000 food professionals from across the world expected to attend The FMC

Haworth College of Business

… Food Marketing Conference (The FMC) will once again raise the bar on their conference offerings. Expecting more than 1,000 industry professionals, the live hybrid event … lineup of top speakers from the food industry, cementing why Kalamazoo is the place to be March 25 and 26,” says Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/food-marketing-conference

WMU now offering a bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting students this fall

College of Education and Human Development

… bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting students this fall Submitted by Chris Hybels on WMU students at the … growth.    “The timing of this program couldn’t be better. Kalamazoo County is in the process of opening up … that host events to build community. One of the reasons why this major was created was to fill the demand of our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71572

Special surplus furniture sale to be held at Bigelow Hall

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… and desks, some of which are available as sets. The sale is open to the public and will take place in the now-closed Bigelow Hall, which is located behind the Bernhard Center and accessed via North … to noon. Those interested in making a purchase may pay in cash or by check or credit card (MasterCard, Visa or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8152

Barr Engineering Broncos share experiences that shaped their careers

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… fall career events approach, hear from three alumni, Nathan Brandner , M.S.’06, William Mullinix , B.S.’98, and … advance their careers. About Barr Engineering Co. Barr is an industry-leading provider of engineering and … invests in the growth of our staff, which allows them to better serve clients on complex engineering projects. New …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72706

Alumna's personal experience will drive national strategy to combat human trafficking

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… WASHINGTON, D.C.—A Western Michigan University alumna is on the frontlines of combatting human trafficking … trafficking. She was just 9 years old when her dreams of a better life in the United States were shattered by a trusted … across me at the salon and would ask, 'You're so young, why are you working here and why are you not in school?' we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56872

Top geography students test skills in state bee at WMU

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… after winning their local contests. The WMU event is scheduled for the Fetzer Center, with preliminary rounds … of the National Geographic Bee. To celebrate, the cash prize for the top three students in each state … to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 325 million people worldwide each month through its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46180

Altitude Adjustment: How Life’s Turbulence Made This Delta Captain Soar

College of Aviation

… Altitude Adjustment: How Life’s Turbulence Made This Delta Captain Soar Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU …   Geeting and his dad, Steve, during his tenure at WMU Why aviation, and not geology or accounting?  "My dad was a … Despite the lessons, he says, "my career has been far better than I ever imagined it could be."   Reflecting on …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/05/geeting