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WMU awarded $13.7M federal grant to support college readiness for thousands of regional middle schoolers

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… of regional middle schoolers Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University received … for middle school students across five regional school districts. The transformative initiative, led by Dr. Erika … “We’re trying to give them as much exposure as possible to what’s out there.” School districts impacted by this program …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/federal-grant-supports-regional-middle-schoolers-college-readiness

Undergraduate research, career-related experiences helped psychology grad find purpose

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… Haila Jiddou, who earned a bachelor's degree in psychology, is applying to doctoral programs with a goal of becoming a … changed the trajectory of everything. I realized this is what I want to do; this is what I really, really love and want to focus on for my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73684

Why are store shelves out of products like toilet paper? WMU expert says it comes down to continuing to improve supply chain

Haworth College of Business

… with a drive in demand, are grocery store shelves still consistently wiped out of products like toilet paper? Western … management program , identifies key reasons stores are struggling to keep widely used items in stock. “There are a … adds that limiting exposure to the virus has also changed what consumers purchase. “Prior to the pandemic, we all had …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59026

Students find springboard to success at WMU

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… based on a survey of recent graduates, students will find what they're looking for at Western Michigan University. … work as a flight instructor after graduation as he pursues his dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot. "I believe … General Motors, Delta Airlines, American Red Cross and Kellogg Corporation; and 76% of the graduates secured jobs in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53040

Improving process control in metal casting

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Bob Tuttle’s career focus is all about finding the future of steel through the … the strength of materials while minimizing waste as what will keep the U.S. metal casting industry ahead of the … to manage the casting process—requiring them to think about what features to machine versus cast, how to orient the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70804

Western's Cold Case Program helps police net arrest in decades-old murder

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… new life into after decades of dead ends. Patrick Gilham is currently awaiting trial, charged with murdering Roxanne … Cold Case Program gives students an opportunity to put what they're learning in the classroom into practice. There … major case load already," says Christensen. "To try and do what was done from an organizational standpoint that we were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67430

WMU Sanford Center program manager helps Burmese-American teens learn about finances

Haworth College of Business

… sharpen their financial skills. Mora, B.B.A.’85, MBA ’94, is program manager for Western's Sanford Center for … these students, Mora was able to adjust his teachings to what they were curious about. “There were a few students who … away the importance of thinking about a career early and what you need to do to get there,” he says. “We talked about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72913

Megan Taylor’s online community

Haworth College of Business

… companies like Nike for their impactful campaigns, Taylor is ready to take on advertising and promotion once she … from the show suited them best,” says Taylor. “We learned what titles were the most eye catching and how to create … with users and understanding how their words impacted what we would post,” she says. Honing in her skills in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70033

In pursuing MBA, Jacobi Wright’s career takes flight

Haworth College of Business

… by Amy Coughenour on Jacobi Wright on a bike during his study abroad trip to Portugal KALAMAZOO, Mich. — After … and marketing experience, I like how I can easily take what I am learning and apply it the next day.” Having been a … and in his own educational experience, Wright reflects on what being a part of the WMU community has taught him. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72876

Student skin care company claims entrepreneurship award

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… identify which ingredients can irritate sensitive skin is her inspiration for Transparent Beauty Company. … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When you have sensitive skin, the struggle to find products that work well for you is very real. … available that nobody had developed a way to keep track of what products a person has tried and how it worked for them …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64816