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The ultimate Bronco: Six-time Western alumnus looks forward to next chapter

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… The ultimate Bronco: Six-time Western alumnus looks forward to next chapter Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. James … Rhodes worked on in history books. "I remember even before Windows and laptops and personal computers. When I … company Michigan Bell, encouraged him to take the suggestion to heart. "She had the inside scoop on the future …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71590

Western community comes together in support of Michigan State University

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… of students, faculty and staff gathered together Wednesday for a candlelight vigil in the Bernhard Center in the wake … "It's amazing to see the support and love in this room for the Spartan family, and it really shows how our University can come together to be there for the community around us as well," said Hannah Marcon , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70785

The numbers are in: Marketing analytics course makes measurable difference

Haworth College of Business

… She recognized that this added up to a unique opportunity for her current students to learn from these young alumni. “Recent alumni are great, relatable role models for current students,” Veeck explains. “Students could see … taken off. It makes a career in analytics seem within reach for current students.” As Veeck planned the details of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70833

Fashion program hosts annual career week giving students an inside look at the industry

College of Education and Human Development

… and design student looks at a sweatshirt from Hurley's NASCAR collaboration. The design for a women's top made by The Fulton Foundry is inspired by … this fashion career week which has about 17 speakers, for industry professionals to come into a variety of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71206

WMU now offering a bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting students this fall

College of Education and Human Development

… According to the U.S. Department of Labor, demand for job positions in this industry is expected to grow by … fill the demand of our corporations and nonprofits looking for event producers who can do their internships here and … management combines courses from the Department of Human Performance and Health Education, the School of Communication, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71572

A winning combination: Natalie Samdal masters finance and golf

Haworth College of Business

… to join the Bronco golf team. It’s a winning combination for Samdal, one that offers her the flexibility to pursue … up any coursework that I may have missed while competing for WMU. The HyFlex  finance courses give students the … specialty that immediately translated to the requirements for my internship. In applying my data analytics education, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70503

Education and human development celebrates high achievers with annual award ceremony

College of Education and Human Development

… on April 21 to award students, staff and faculty for their accomplishments. The event was held at the Gilmore Theater Atrium, and started with a dinner before awards were passed out. Nine awards in total were given … College of Education and Human Development.  "We all look forward to it because it gives us the time to gather …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71533

Empowering Futures already making impact on student success

Empowering Futures

… project with the eight work groups, who all came together for the first time at the kickoff breakfast. Ashley Bravo, … Health and Well-being Work Group alongside Dr. Gayle Ruggiero (middle), medical director, and Dr. Reetha Raveendran … Scholarships, Navigator Program, Paid Internship Program, Salesforce Student Success Hub and Uwill, a 24/7 year-round …

https://wmich.edu/empowering-futures/news/2022/12/70204

Dozens of Western Michigan University faculty earn tenure, promotions

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… Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig , provost and vice president for academic affairs, celebrated their successes in … , Department of Mathematics Jennifer Richardson , Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies Kathy Rigley , … Matilda McLean , Department of Aviation Sciences Diane Riggs , Department of Comparative Religion Dawn Smith , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72053

Trailblazing Western alumna Dr. Merze Tate honored with celebration, statewide tributes

Merze Tate College

… Whitmer and the Michigan legislature signed tributes for Dr. Merze Tate Day. Pictured left to right: Tomika Ward, … in Merze Tate College; David Renkiewicz, district director for state Rep. Matt Hall; Dr. Edwin Martini, dean of Merze … Merze Tate College. Dr. Edwin Martini welcomes the audience for the Merze Tate Day keynote address. Members of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70638