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Liv Hale’s future in advertising is the mane event

Haworth College of Business

… She also is the director of advertising and communication for Bronconess, a student-led wine brand developed by … positions including the vice president of recruitment information and vice president of public relations and … her advertising skills into practice, embracing her knack for “all things advertising.” As a senior, Hale has been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73215

Graduate school hacks: hands-on experiences and growing a network

Cybersecurity

… Perambalam, B.B.A.’21, credits an array of influencers for her success, including WMU faculty members and other … her first two years at Sunway University in Malaysia before transferring to Westerm to earn a bachelor’s degree in … internships where she was exposed to the challenges of information technology and cybersecurity, sparking her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72709

'Ultra Reflection' student fashion show takes sustainability to the stage

College of Education and Human Development

… MODA fashion show: "Ultra Reflection." MODA models pose for photos on stage.  Backstage designers helped models get show-ready for the runway. Model Kennedy Johnson prepares for the show. … natural tones. "Fast fashion brands have been going bigger and more global," says Gutierrez. "For me personally, I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71360

Future educators hit the ropes course to enhance collaboration skills

College of Education and Human Development

… Liv Anzaldua and Molly Moroz, administrative assistant I for TRIO FESP. Liv Anzaldua prepares to walk across the Z-shaped balance beam. Maggie Walters, director of the Adventure Centre  at Pretty … and Tammy Eaton, coordinator of program services  for TRIO FESP. Skyle Messeer practices securing her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71574

Aviation student sees career opportunities take off in airport internship

News

… off in airport internship Submitted by Erin Flynn on Ben Higgins has gotten experience in a variety of potential career … so many fields, it really helped me narrow down my decision for what I'd like to do. It also introduced me to jobs I … Gray. "I found out quickly I didn't quite have the stomach for flying," he laughs. "So, I switched majors to aviation …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/aviation-student-ben-higgins-airport-internship-broncos-lead

Putting student well-being ‘front and center’

W Magazine

… amid distance education and the COVID-19 pandemic. Before COVID-19 gripped the world, you were probably … social isolation and its potential emotional toll. "For me to be stuck in the house every single day for months … a lot of students, people in general, who wonder, ‘Am I struggling with depression? Would my experience be considered …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63622

Department of Energy grants WMU $5M to advance carbon capture and storage

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… Energy and Carbon Management as part of  a $44.5 million effort to advance commercial-scale carbon capture, transport … States. "I'm really excited, and I think it's important for Western Michigan University—as well as other … an outcrop of the Portage Lake Volcanics—a potential site for carbon storage—in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. (Photo …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/department-energy-awards-wmu-grant-carbon-capture-utilization-storage

Western's jazz program captures four 2024 DownBeat magazine Student Music Awards

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…   vocal jazz soloist, Undergraduate College Outstanding Performances ( Gregory Jasperse ) Yoseph Henry , M.M.’24, of … vocal jazz soloist, Graduate College Outstanding Performances (Gregory Jasperse) Gold Company Songbird, Small … Small Jazz Combo Undergraduate College Outstanding Performances ( Carlo De Rosa ) For more WMU news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/downbeat-2024-awards

Influential philanthropist, accomplished visual artist receives Western honorary degree

News

… co-founder of Jabil Circuit, has been a staunch advocate for higher education. Both of her children attended Western and were a driving force in the success of Jabil, a multibillion-dollar … Arts. The endowment will fund, in perpetuity, fellowships for outstanding students in the art of ceramics. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70214

Music grad found voice at Western

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… after commencement on Saturday, June 24. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For as long as he remembers, Marcell Pierre Whitfield has … June 24 , with a bachelor's degree in vocal music performance, he sees the stars beginning to align. Whitfield performs in his senior recital. "My dream job would be to go on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72011