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Attend and ascend: Education alum's pilot program increases 10th grade attendance by 14%

College of Education and Human Development

… increases 10th grade attendance by 14% Submitted by Chris Hybels on Once a week, Alysia Baznik will facilitate the exchange of points for rewards, which range from snacks, drinks, toys and school supplies. KALAMAZOO, … education, helped answer my questions and guided me through how to write a grant."  Successfully navigating the process, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/05/alumna-education-special-attendence-intervention-success

Equipped with a WMU engineering degree, Jim Castellano takes on the automotive world

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and Hitachi Astemo Americas President and CEO Tim Clark visited campus in May 2023 and took a tour of Floyd Hall. … post-graduation. Castellano discusses his inspiration How do you stay involved with WMU and the College of … Hitachi Astemo throughout my career and when I was retiring from Ford, the president of Hitachi Astemo asked if I would …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73471

Reservations due for spring employee luncheon

News

… will gather for the annual APA/PSSO Spring Awards Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17, in the … East Ballroom. Reservations are due Wednesday, May 9. This year's theme is "Bronco Casino Royal." The service project is the Kalamazoo Humane …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/388

Pursuing operational excellence, financial success and a positive culture

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… the iconic 16th hole at the WM Phoenix Open with his wife Jennifer Pierce Tedrow, B.S.E.’97, Jason Tedrow … where we don’t need to say yes to a bad client or project. From an acquisition standpoint we are looking for adding … high-profile events. What is your company’s role and how does your company plan and execute such projects?  We …

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

Fraternity camps out for Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity

News

… hours Tuesday through Thursday, Feb. 19-21 , to raise funds for Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity. The … located between Kanley Chapel and the Lee Honors College, from noon Tuesday to noon Thursday. The community is invited … uses its philanthropy events to support good causes and to show the community the positive impact fraternities and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4971

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

News

… athletic training, has dreams of becoming a physical therapist and opening a free clinic for patients in need. … search myself, applying to colleges that weren't too far from home but not too close either. Western was the only … 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

Detroit entrepreneur, former trustee honored for legacy of leadership

W Magazine

… Palm Beach, Florida. The Board of Trustees, which he served from 2016-20, honored him with a resolution recognizing his strong advocacy for young people, diversity and the … also served as a co-managing partner of MGM Grand Detroit Casino and co-owned five Black-owned newspapers. Throughout …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-pickard-obituary

Balance leads to MBA for Erica Nowicki

Haworth College of Business

… Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— MBA student Erica Nowicki is taking full advantage of the HyFlex MBA program at … this program after joining the workforce because I realized how applicable a business degree is, both professionally and … “The most important thing I have learned so far, if indirectly, is to lean into your strengths and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73613

International MBA student finds dual-enrollment program the key to her success

Haworth College of Business

… Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—MBA student Seethal Albert is embracing the unknown during her time at Western Michigan … a professional, adapting her goals as she learns more about how she will apply her degree. Seethal Albert “My aim is to … many viewpoints, approaches and ways of thinking. Being so far away from family and friends has made me considerably …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74601

Student Spotlight: Ellie Lundy – Leading with Compassion and Communication

Information Technology

… and Communication Submitted by Gary Barton on I’ve learned how to talk to everybody and be more out there and be … a difference both in and out of the classroom. Originally from Charlotte, Michigan, Ellie chose WMU for its top-tier … Lead in WMU’s Information Technology department. In this role, she’s the friendly voice behind the main university …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/07/ellie-lundy-it-student-highlight