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Dr. Ruth Kaarlela obituary

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… (not verified) on Dr. Ruth Kaarlela Dr. Ruth Kaarlela , professor emerita and chair of blindness and low vision studies at Western Michigan … being a teacher of the blind, supervisor of a New York school for emotionally disturbed children, and supervisor of

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47979

Bronco in the Big Apple: Marketing student sees dreams come true at New York Fashion Week

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… experienced Times Square for the first time during a one-of-a-kind trip to the Big Apple for New York Fashion Week. … leaders. Morehead at New York Fashion Week. "In elementary school, I literally had a sketchbook on the playground where … sketching outfits. That is what I did for fun in elementary school," Morehead remembers. She daydreamed about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67195

Mia VandenBerg is raising the bar in human resources

Haworth College of Business

… at Western Michigan University, is elevating the world of human resources. At the Haworth College of Business, the senior has been taking her turn in the … for Excellence in Human Resources and mentors a high school robotics team in Battle Creek. She is also a student …

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

Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns

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… relevant to students," says Lisa Garcia , director of WMU's Business Connection. "The funds are provided … for funding for up to two interns from either one or two schools in the Michigan Corporate Relations Network. … the maximum award for a company is $3,500 from each school providing an intern. WMU has $35,000 to disperse this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21580

New partnership gives Western students pipeline to pilot's seat at Allegiant

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… seat at Allegiant Submitted by Erin Flynn on Robert Butler, of Allegiant, and Dr. Raymond Thompson signed an agreement … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Creating a smooth landing for College of Aviation students, Allegiant Travel Company has selected … for our students to seamlessly transition from flight school to a career with a major carrier is huge." The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73263

Alumna preserving the past while creating her own legacy

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… on February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements and a time to recognize the important role … as the first history teacher of Crispus Attucks High School in Indianapolis—a school created in 1927 by the Ku Klux Klan to keep Black …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67068

Biking for Black Lives Matter: WMU vocal jazz director raising money, awareness to combat systemic racism

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… NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. He dedicates each of his rides to a Black American who has been killed, taping … He met Faith Quashie several years ago as a young high school student at a vocal camp in upstate New York. Through … "A couple weeks ago some colleagues of mine in the School of Music wanted to ride with me. They've got little …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60200

Business college receives naming gift for financial wellness center

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business has received a major naming gift from alumnus … Fostering and enhancing the financial literacy of area high school students, college students and southwest Michigan … the Dollars and Sense Summer Camp for area middle and high school students. Supporting personal finance course …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44734

WMU Haworth graduate publishes research during undergraduate studies

Haworth College of Business

… KALAMAZOO, MI— Western Michigan University Haworth College of Business graduate, Alex Campbell , conducted research on … He mentioned to me that he wanted to apply for graduate school in the future so this experience is invaluable for his personal growth, which will prepare him for …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/cis-researchalex-campbellcarrie-songai

WMU lauded again with Washington Monthly top-100 ranking

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… has once again ranked Western Michigan University as one of the nation's top-100 universities for producing graduates … on such input measures as wealth, fame and exclusivity, schools are rated based on their contribution to the public … how likely it is that students are able to pay down school loans and the percentage of first-generation students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42194