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Supply chain student awarded national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—Western Michigan University senior Ally Resa of Fenton, Michigan, is a supply chain superstar being awarded the … insights through the organization’s programming. “Ally’s commitment and enthusiasm exemplify the culture of our … Business Supply Chain Case Competition team this past fall, where she gained more knowledge about automotive supply …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71589

WMU and West Michigan Hispanic Chamber empower local entrepreneurs through bilingual accounting bootcamp

Professional Development

… accounting bootcamp Submitted by Ross Fuller on WMU instructor Dr. Jim Penner talking with an accounting bootcamp … began as a pandemic-era need has evolved into a powerful community partnership between Western Michigan University … and bilingual faculty who could meet our community where they are.”   The 5-week accounting bootcamp was hosted …

https://wmich.edu/professional/news/2025/05/bilingual-accounting-bootcamp

Attend and ascend: Education alum's pilot program increases 10th grade attendance by 14%

College of Education and Human Development

… of points for rewards, which range from snacks, drinks, toys and school supplies. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Turning around … intervention support (PBIS) attendance intervention, where students are rewarded for demonstrating desired … Central High School, she went through the Kalamazoo Community Foundation for grants to fund her positive …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/05/alumna-education-special-attendence-intervention-success

Student helps theater launch program for visually impaired patrons

News

… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Imagine going to a theater performance but not being able to see why … Studies , will perform live audio description for two upcoming performances. "Sometimes you need to know that the … on at key points, so it was this really difficult situation where there was this barrier to accessing the full enjoyment …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52232

Ethics Center offers four book club events for the fall semester

News

… ethical questions ranging from prescription drug addiction to the changing role of the United States as a world power. … through mid-November. Books are provided free of charge to the first 10 people who sign up for a book club. To sign … . For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48334

Top brass: Western alumnus leads trumpet master class as member of U.S. Marine Band

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Top brass: Western alumnus leads trumpet master class as … for the trumpet player who joined the official band of the commander in chief in 2022.  "One of my favorite things … a graduate assistantship at the University of Cincinnati where he went on to earn his master's degree in jazz studies …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73221

WMU unveils its results from national campus climate survey

News

… students feels safe and supported by faculty and administrators when it comes to addressing sexual violence, according to the … later years as students. Of those surveyed, 63 percent knew where to go for help if they or a friend experienced sexual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36597

WMU food marketing student receives national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Haworth College of Business, recently received a competitive FMS Solutions Holdings Legacy Scholarship in the … this scholarship is a huge honor for me,” says Granich. “To even be considered for the scholarship reinforces my … and the Haworth College of Business with little idea of where I would and could go was challenging. Fortunately, I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69386

Politics played a role in pandemic shelter-in-place orders, WMU researchers find

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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Protests. Lawsuits. Plots to kidnap or assassinate governors. Shelter-in-place … sent employees home to work or laid off staff and completely shut down. The actions have ignited a tug-of-war … that was created here based on politics measurably impacted where we were at and probably even where we are now.” From a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61626

College of Arts and Sciences faculty earn coveted rotations with federal programs

College of Arts and Sciences

… faculty are thought leaders their fields, and the nation's top organizations are taking notice. Two professors are … will be based at NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C. where he will be "managing their science portfolios and the … its growth upon his return. It will also help him to better communicate to students the things that are happening beyond …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68126