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Preparing for private equity success at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… has his sights set on the life ahead of him. "As I work toward a career in private equity, I am actively building both … Giant Capital and have started certified coursework with  Wall Street Prep there. In the summer, I plan to study …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/finance-michael-harmon-private-equity

Food marketing students soar to second place at national university case competition

Haworth College of Business

… tasked students with developing strategies for hiring and retaining millennials and multicultural associates. … research about the area and demographics that the question was targeting," says Hejl. "Each member on the team … recommendations. Once the presenters began practicing, it was up to the larger research and preparation team to give …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52530

Bolstered by impactful experiences, 94% of recent Western grads securing jobs, furthering education

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… Broncos are having upon graduation,” says WMU President Edward Montgomery . “Their success reflects the commitment of … Michigan Together Council. “At Western, our success in retaining talent regionally is found not only in the quality … that they take in what you're interested in, what you want to do with your life, what you want to do with your …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75483

WMU Board of Trustees to meet Wednesday to consider new AFSCME contract

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… reviewed the results to reach an agreement on market-based wage rates for each position for the 2025-26 fiscal year. In … each member will receive a 2.5% increase.  In addition to wages, the agreement trustees will consider Wednesday also …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/wmu-trustees-consider-new-afscme-contract-wednesday

Trustees vote to keep WMU's tuition within the state cap

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… a Student Assessment Fee increase of $16 per semester that was initiated by students and approved in a March campuswide … tuition move will keep WMU as the best value in the state, retaining its position as having the lowest cost of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24543

Isaac Ortega creates real relationships

Haworth College of Business

… great support system. Every professor I’ve had, whether it was within my major or not, has wanted me to succeed and pushed me to be the best I can be. They are always willing to stay and talk after class, which helped me …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/business-analyticsisaac-ortegabait

'An Open Book: Work by Barbara Ellmann' on display

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… exhibit is presented as an open book. With the absence of wall text, the exhibition is meant to be read, perceived and … Michigan, Ellmann now lives and works in New York. Ellmann was originally trained as a dancer and has been working as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13743

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

College of Aviation

… Elyse Despite the hurdles and challenges that come your way, never lose sight of your goals and objectives.   John … at least three times.  In other words, things don't always work out as planned.   Request College of Aviation … Information Now a captain for Delta Air Lines, Geeting was not only something of a "Johnny Come Lately" in looking …

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

Sales program again nationally recognized for excellence

Haworth College of Business

… Michigan University's sales and business marketing program was identified for the 12th consecutive year by the Sales …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47256

WMU engineering student's prototype design unveiled at Frankfurt Auto Show

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… and commercial vehicle markets. About the project Knepley was personally able to visit the display of his creation, … Maxion displayed at the show in September. Knepley's design was a lightweight version of a current production steel … a conventional wheel and removed steel, which is dense and heavy. In place of it in strategic areas, they added a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28063