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Advertising professor wins national teaching excellence award

Haworth College of Business

… Dr. Karen M. Lancendorfer, professor of marketing and director of the advertising and promotion major at Western … article that said that a great teacher creates a sense of community in the classroom, and I took that to heart,” says … currently in her 17th year as a member of the WMU faculty where she was the 2011 recipient of the WMU Distinguished …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68199

Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy

News

… Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for … department at Loy Norrix High School that I wanted to become a teacher." Hampton, a Western Michigan University … was going to be the path for me, but I landed exactly where I should have been." That first teaching job turned …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56425

WMU announces new class of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grant recipients

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… Mich.—From  spearheading sustainable solutions for a global company to  testing propulsion systems with NASA scientists and … station for creating artistic and commercial projects where "students will conduct advanced creative and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants-2025-announcement

Supply chain students tackle real-world challenges with Kenco and local alumnus

Haworth College of Business

… students in the supply chain management program, this took the form of consulting with a local company, putting their classroom knowledge into action and … students in a professional problem-solving environment where they could apply Lean Six Sigma principles and  A3 …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/supply-chain-management-students-experience-kenco-project

Alyssa Krazel finds her fit in the accounting field

Haworth College of Business

… Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— For senior Alyssa Krazel , to make the most out of her time at Western Michigan … herself busy on campus. She serves as the director of communication for Beta Alpha Psi, a co-ed organization for … ambassador and a peer navigator at the Merze Tate College, where she helps to inform other undergraduate students of …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/accountancyalyssa-krazelinternship

WMU and Greenleaf Trust celebrate 2021 scholars

News

… in front row and third from left, and Trustee William Johnston, founder and chair of Greenleaf Trust, in front row and … its doors more than 20 years ago, Greenleaf Trust has been committed to building a diverse workforce. Yet William D. … the Greenleaf Trust Scholarship Program.” Regardless of where students end up in their careers, Smith says the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66096

Focusing on the basics with aerospace engineer Adam Houtman

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… a quote aerospace engineering alumnus Adam Houtman uses to describe not only aircraft design but also something … then act on those. This has always been vital in solving complicated problems that come with designing aircraft.” And … began his career following graduation at Lancair in Oregon where he provided engineering support and development on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67553

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

A welcome from the new senior director of International Student and Scholar Services

International Student and Scholar Services

… A welcome from the new senior director of International Student and Scholar Services Submitted … changed the course of my life. I not only stayed after completing my master's degree—I built a career and a life … . For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News  online. Contact: Amber Li July 13, 2026 …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2026/07/amber-li-welcome

Pursuing operational excellence, financial success and a positive culture

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… his College of Engineering and Applied Sciences coin, given to him by Dr. Steve Butt, dean. Today, Jason is president … across multiple industries led him to InProduction where his focus is on adding value to the business and … my role.   What are some of the goals you have for the company in terms of operations, culture and strategy? We are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70807