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Historic $100M fund launched by WMU faculty to pioneer place-based investment and Experience-Driven Learning

Haworth College of Business

… brings together all these elements in an innovative way to create mutual benefit.  On Tuesday, Sept. 23 , … industries with both technical expertise and unrelenting customer service.   When the current owner was looking to … values of Portland Products—can be leveraged as strategic assets in new regions,” she says.    This project stands out …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/sleeping-giant-capital-historic-fund

Local gourmet chocolatier to speak at next Entrepreneurship Forum

Haworth College of Business

… avoids using artificial ingredients, preservatives or waxes in their products. Chocolates by Grimaldi candies are … onsite in an exhibition production area, with vintage and custom-made machinery. The company provides factory tours, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30457

’Tis the season: 2025 holiday trends

Haworth College of Business

… consumer behavior and family finances.  Some trends to watch are comparison shopping and AI tools that make gift … Threats turn into bargaining outcomes “Media headlines warned, in a very Grinch-like manner, that 100% tariffs on … utility, and smart retailers are leveraging it not just for customer-facing tools but also for inventory optimization …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/holiday-trends-2025

WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating virtual learning with young kids

News

… with his or her teacher over a tablet while a client waits for you to deliver a presentation over Zoom might have … with their laptop and spreadsheets sprawled across the kitchen table. Quick tips for success Create structure: … Help kids get acquainted with the technology and processes. Set boundaries: Create defined learning areas, if possible, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60874

WMU Libraries unveils digital campus history map

News

… , WMU professor and librarian. The collaborative project was initiated by staff in the Libraries' Research Services … narrative around the materials. The Campus History project was a natural fit for the application given our resources … Dr. Sharon Carlson, @email . For more information about custom GIS and mapping services, contact Jason Glatz, @email …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57700

New TV spot infuses 'Go West' theme with new WMU imagery

News

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Television viewers across the state are watching the new "Go West" commercial released this week by … "You'll experience challenges and victories, but not always in the ways that you'd expect," the narration continues as the custom-made music bed increases in tempo and volume. "The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19396

Graduate, professional school fair coming up

News

… law or medical schools may attend one of three workshops set for 3 to 4 p.m. on the second floor of the Bernhard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43330

Getting Underway and Unlocking Aviation Opportunity with Zach Orfin

College of Aviation

… Getting Underway and Unlocking Aviation Opportunity with Zach Orfin … by Tom Thinnes on As a sailor, Zach Orfin mastered his way through and on top of the water.  As a College of … base of Kalamazoo in Schoolcraft, not too unlike the rural settings of Wapakoneta, Ohio, where astronaut Neil Armstrong …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/05/orfin

Cole and Alec Hoffman: Brothers in Arms and Aviation

College of Aviation

… a career in aviation seemed to be in their genes, the spark was not quickly ignited, even though their father routinely … family flew to Utah for a skiing adventure.  "I knew Dad was a pilot," Alec recalls, "but until that flight I did not … the destination Alec is mapping.  But in the interim, he's set his sights on becoming a flight instructor for the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/11/hoffman

Bravo For Bravman: How Two Internships Led to One Outstanding Career

College of Aviation

… Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Landing one major internship was not enough for Bronco alum, Justin Bravman! During his … He graduated with his BS in the Spring of 2016. Justin also was part of the Lee Honors College where he completed a … himself as “always pretty adventurous.” Luckily, the skill set Horizon needed matched Justin’s and he was offered the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/02/bravman