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Using music as a vessel for social justice

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… Using music as a vessel for social justice Submitted by Erin Flynn on Daniel Gayden Smart is the percussive pursuit of purpose that drums the beat for … of Chicago to a public research university in Kalamazoo, however, wasn't the easiest transition.  "My sophomore year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62039

Applications now open for The 30

Haworth College of Business

… Applications now open for The 30 Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business has a wide network of accomplished alumni. Each year we are proud to recognize a small group of these individuals in The 30 , a publication that celebrates …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/call-nominations-the30-2025

WMU finance student wins international scholarship from DECA

Haworth College of Business

… WMU finance student wins international scholarship from DECA … and overall self-assurance are prime reasons that many students become involved, including Ferriell. “DECA at … in our organization, which taught me a lot about myself and how I work with others. In addition, I have learned to have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75391

Learning to lead from inside

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… Learning to lead from inside Submitted by Erin Flynn on Charlie … of their consumers, company values are changing, too. And many corporations are enlisting the help of change … degree in organizational change leadership. "That includes how employees interpret it, how they think about what's in

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53033

WMU campus on final countdown to becoming tobacco free

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… WMU campus on final countdown to becoming tobacco free Submitted by … efforts are moving into high gear to prepare members of the campus community and visitors for the cultural change … of the policy--with most questions focusing on how the policy will be enforced and whether newer electronic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18097

New technology developed at WMU to have huge industry impact

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… New technology developed at WMU to have huge industry impact Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … researchers and could soon have a huge commercial impact on the machining of difficult-to-machine engineered components. … an engineering application for it. By 2006, he had decided how it would work, having already submitted a patent the

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/443

Three to receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award

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… Three to receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on … of the type of support that Diana Hernández provides for so many," one former student who benefited from her teaching … lies in his ability to maintain a steady hand; no matter how difficult the people and circumstances might be. Bill is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55329

Voter education gets a boost with new online campus tool

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… Voter education gets a boost with new online campus tool Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … resource offered through Western Michigan University. Learn how to register, when and where to vote, and even what … know the general election is not the only election. In many ways, your local and state government races are more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69564

Frontline for relief: WMU team helps small businesses survive COVID-19 impacts

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… Frontline for relief: WMU team helps small businesses survive … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In an unprecedented time of uncertainty, many small businesses throughout West Michigan are … their employees, they’re relying on state or federal aid. However, preparing to secure disaster relief is no small …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58749

WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families

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… educational opportunities for thousands of children and their families. Drs. Patricia Reeves and Jianping Shen were awarded the grant through the U.S. Department … for the children of Southeast Grand Rapids." The W.K. Kellogg Foundation , which has invested in Grand Rapids and built …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66620