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In pursuing MBA, Jacobi Wright’s career takes flight

Haworth College of Business

… on Jacobi Wright on a bike during his study abroad trip to Portugal KALAMAZOO, Mich. — After graduating from Western … moreover, I realized that there were so many other areas where my knowledge could be impactful,” Wright says. Through … Randall Rochon, B.S.'03, and Greg Sumner, B.S.'97, have become great inspirations for Wright as they are both now …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72876

Zagalo-Melo named president-elect of Association of International Education Administrators

International Student and Scholar Services

… of Association of International Education Administrators Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Paulo Zagalo-Melo … stream, Zagalo-Melo will start as president-elect, where he, alongside the president, is responsible for … Annual Membership Meeting and participating in governance committees. He will then transition to president, leading …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74696

Alan Turfe now leads WMU Board of Trustees

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… you all for the trust you’ve placed in me. I’m honored to serve as your chair at this moment in our University’s … has been one of my greatest rewards in serving the WMU community. I have appreciated Alan being a supportive … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/alan-turfe-elected-wmu-board-chair

Professor Jianping Shen receives national award for educational leadership research

College of Education and Human Development

… of educational leadership at Western Michigan University, where he holds the John E. Sandberg Professorship of … institutions, their staff and student learning outcomes. The award is given by AERA Division A in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of administration, organizational theory, or …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/04/shen-award-research-educational-leadership-k12

Standout business graduate enters workforce armed with grit, resilience

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… Michigan University's 2020 graduates. Kordell Smith (Photo credit Elizabeth Heinz) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Leaders are forged in crisis. It comes as no surprise then that Kordell Smith emerged as a … Smith says the leadership and business strategy program—where he picked up a second major—had a profound impact on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59046

WMU Master of Business Administration program launches new HyFlex options and credit for experience

Haworth College of Business

… beginning in fall of 2021. With these new options, incoming MBA candidates can expect: HyFlex format : The … will have maximum flexibility as working professionals to determine what format works best for them and can maintain progress on their degree no matter where life takes them. Credit for experience : Students can …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62830

'The goat ate my homework,' conservation management students say

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… savanna site. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Figuring out better ways to bring distressed plots of land back to their natural … land by methods that use humans only, goats only and a combination of humans and goats. Three distressed sites … on and around the WMU campus serve as outdoor laboratories where these methods can be studied. Some of the techniques …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43969

Stanford design school names three WMU students innovation fellows

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… in 13 countries selected for the program, which is designed to empower students to become agents of change on their own campuses and ensure their … 2019 University Innovation Fellows completed six weeks of online training from Sept. 3 to Oct. 13 using a Stanford …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56492

Newman Civic Fellow from WMU receives additional honor

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… Western Michigan University who has devoted countless hours to community engagement and service was named a 2017 Newman … result, I created a business called The Scholarship Expert, where I assist students in accessing needed funds." To learn …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39772

Mia VandenBerg is raising the bar in human resources

Haworth College of Business

… academic involvement and co-curricular activities to launch a well-developed career after graduation.  This … summer, VandenBerg returned to Rocket Central as an intern, where she rejoined the talent development team. This group … VandenBerg is currently in her second academic year as a compensation and benefits intern at WMU. Working for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73786