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WMU digital marketing students named world champions in 2025 Digital Marketing Competition

Haworth College of Business

… of this journey that the teams who win are the ones that do what other teams aren’t willing to do. Students are … buyer or cold-calling commercial farms to understand how they might use the client’s product. The teams we … it’s proof that the hands-on, real-world learning at WMU works and prepares us for success beyond the classroom.” The …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/05/2025-digital-marketing-competition

Career and Student Employment Services ready to help WMU students, recent alumni navigate uncertain job market

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… the links under the photos in this article to read about how some outstanding WMU graduates are confidently heading … are consolidating operations and changing the way they do business—both internally and externally. Western Michigan … own virtual events in Handshake. “Now, more than ever, networking is going to be very important to students,” says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59015

Resilience, hope fuel athletic training grad's drive for success

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Taylor Gaines is no stranger to hard work. Since she was old enough to be employed, she's been … start," she says. "She meets with me once a week just to do what I want to do. 'You want to work on competencies? You … to be comfortable and cute,’" she says. A little research showed the growth in athleisure wear during the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66430

First WMU student interning with Parker Hannifin in Germany

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… with a mentor in Parker Hannifin's aerospace division doing supervised work as well as taking online WMU classes.  WMU's … creates opportunities for engineering majors, who often struggle to find study abroad programs that fit their …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2018/05/study-abroad-litvinova-parker-hannifin

WMU Dining Services launches mobile menu

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… their smartphones." To view the mobile menu, bookmark the URL www.wmich.edu/dining/menu in your Web browser or scan … Gipper at @email or (269) 387‐4844. QR code instructions Download a barcode scanner application to your mobile device … a meal period: breakfast, lunch or dinner. Contact: Tonya Durlach January 31, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/115

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

Professional Development

… limited financial literacy and lack of formal bookkeeping documentation.   “It became clear that we weren’t just … and Spanish, and upon completion, participants continue working one-on-one with WMHCC’s finance team for 12 months … for the first time.   "This class opened my eyes to how I was running my business,” said Manny , owner of J&M …

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

Impactful experiences empower theatre grad to script ambitious future

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… educate and empower young people to change the world. His work earned him recognition with two awards at the 2024 … opportunity to audition for representatives from nearly two dozen university programs. One stands out in his memory: … no time getting involved, landing roles in a number of shows including "Sweat," "Skeleton Crew," "The Tempest" and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75482

Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… an expanded view of indigeneity to the community through my work, through my music, through programming and … of musicians. He says musical talent is “in his DNA.”  “I do music out of an act of survival,” says Waln. “I started … the songs and the stories are the same,” says Waln. “Just how I deliver them changes.”  Waln draws motivation to aid …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/09/frank-waln-artist-residence

Orion Rahjes is finding belonging and building legacy at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… and real-world experience, making you invaluable in the workforce.”  Rahjes cites resources like the  Zhang Career … Scholars Development Program hosted in Washington D.C. by Howard University in 2024. In all these opportunities, I was … started and where you're going. The only thing you have to do is keep going.” Learn more about  accountancy at WMU.   …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/accountancy-orion-rahjes-naba-student-organizations

Western's Racial Justice Advisory Committee will update campus on progress

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… its progress to the campus community. "I've seen the work these folks have done, and I am amazed," McCorkle says. "There are lots of … structure or way we do things and making recommendations of how to change them." RJAC is made up of more than 50 members …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65616