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WMU digital marketing students take second and third place in global case competition with 200+ competitors

Haworth College of Business

… University took second and third place among 217 undergraduate student teams from across the world in the Digital … challenge where strategic digital marketing insights can offer solutions. This year’s client was Radio Flyer, … the digital marketing and eCommerce program. “Sometimes you can tell when teams have really put the time in, and both …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71581

WMU expertise on display in Grand Rapids for Tech Week, ArtPrize

News

… Michigan University-Grand Rapids will become a hub of innovation and creative expression during two upcoming citywide events: … of engineers, designers and other skilled individuals can cultivate their abilities.    Faculty experts from …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/grand-rapids-artprize-tech-week-2025

Cirque Zíva comes to Miller Auditorium

News

… on Cirque Zíva KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Golden Dragon Acrobats Present Cirque Zíva is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 . Purchase tickets online: … Tickets are on sale now and range from $25 to $35. They can be purchased online at millerauditorium.com , by calling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30220

Fashion show puts Western students' design skills, resilience on display

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… ruby red slippers as a toddler. "I just always knew, at a very young age, I wanted to get into fashion." Chloe … aesthetic. "It's important for this show to happen so MODA can come back strong, showing we can produce an event and elevate our peers while keeping in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63636

Alumna uses equine therapy to help patients overcome physical and emotional barriers

News

… Alumna uses equine therapy to help patients overcome physical and emotional barriers Submitted … Michigan Equine Therapy , says Courtney Sumpter , a WMU-trained occupational therapist and founder of NMET, a … says Sumpter, who is certified in hippotherapy by the American Hippotherapy Association. When Zander first sat on Adele …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47690

WMU's flight operations chief named to presidential leadership group

News

… WMU's flight operations chief named to presidential leadership group … of peers, and exchange ideas with mentors and others who can help them make an impact in their communities. In … The group, which was selected from among more than 600 applicants for the program, includes mid-career professionals in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31048

Academic, practical knowledge are key to success for engineering student

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Mechanical engineering student Ryan Ahrens runs a personal watercraft resale business, something he plans to pursue … all of his goals in this way.  “Engineers need practical training on assembling, welding and overall design,” says … real world problems. “Instead of taking educated guesses, I can now give calculated solutions or computer models that

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71373

Former U.S. congressmen and elections director will lead 'Protecting Democracy' discussion

We Talk

… of an intense presidential election, a bipartisan panel that includes former longtime lawmakers will explore … oath. “I understand how difficult the choices can be,” says Upton. “But, at some point, each of us must … and automated tracking so voters who cast absentee ballots can be sure their votes have been counted. He previously …

https://wmich.edu/wetalk/news/2024/09/wetalk-wevote-protecting-democracy-panel-discussion

Raiyan Wasi turns classroom knowledge into real-world impact

Haworth College of Business

… Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Raiyan Wasi , an international student from Dhaka, Bangladesh, is growing his potential at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of … landing a position with a Fortune 500 tech company where I can dive deep into cybersecurity, AI and emerging …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/computer-information-systems-raiyan-wasi-international-student

Making AI more accessible for people with speech differences

W Magazine

… Flynn on Dr. Hope Gerlach-Houck is on a team working to create voice-activated technology that is accessible for people who stutter. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Siri and Alexa can order groceries, turn on lights and appliances and even … the data sets that voice-activated technology systems are trained on, which are typically pretty homogenous in terms …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71793