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New workshop meets the needs of modern MBA students

Haworth College of Business

… and with the same benefits as a longer format. Dr. Bret Wagner, associate professor of marketing Dr. Bret Wagner , associate professor of marketing, is leading the … topic, the goal is to have a company example or a real set of data to study.” One of the skill sets necessary for …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/04/new-mba-workshop

Restored grandeur, adapted reuse planned for East Campus

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… Because cars were not part of the equation when East Campus was built, Doran explained that preliminary plans call for a … who pleaded that any renovation not remove the remaining set of columns on the facade of East Hall, Doran responded … on the site began in 1904, shortly after the University was founded as Western State Normal School. The campus, with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/152

WMU to confer about 1,700 degrees during fall commencement

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… Saturday, Dec. 14 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. … ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56855

WMU launches campuswide common read, sets leader training

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… WMU launches campuswide common read, sets leader training Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," by Rebecca Skloot. The award-winning, 384-page book has garnered attention from … for 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, June 6 and Sept. 5, in Waldo Library's Meader Rare Book Room. To register for one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/610

Event management alum brings first-of-its-kind tater tot festival to Grand Rapids

College of Education and Human Development

… events we have done in the past have been a staple in some way," says Soto. "We got thinking what was the next best thing and potatoes are one of the most … that she received as part of the event management program set her up for her current role. As a student she had the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74872

New School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability positions WMU for the future

College of Arts and Sciences

… Michigan University's College of Arts and Sciences is set to undergo an exciting change following the Board of … Sustainability , with Dr. Benjamin Ofori-Amoah leading the way as the founding director. This new school will combine … into a single school is an exciting, faculty-driven step toward enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration, research and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71600

Turning up the style: Student fashion show celebrates music's influence on the runway

College of Education and Human Development

… Student fashion show celebrates music's influence on the runway Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In an epic … Western Michigan University students danced their way through another hit on the runway during the … every aspect of the show, including marketing, planning and set design. Inspired designs Tori Mosner modeled for Dagney …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/04/moda-student-fashion-show-music-2025

Fall programs highlight tuition-related employee benefits

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… for employees who are considering enrolling at WMU are set for noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29; Wednesday, … about getting admitted to the University. Immediately afterward, they will be able to attend the admissions office open … child or other designated eligible individual. "We want to help people explore all their options, regardless of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28054

Juggling knives, flying and a busy academic schedule, aviation grad has big things on horizon

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… future is up in the air, and he wouldn't have it any other way. He's been enamored by flying since he was little. "It's kind of in my blood," says Albrecht, who … some lessons from a juggler to help bolster her own skill set, he decided to give it a try. "It was the summer of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67823

One-day blood drive part of annual CMU-WMU challenge

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students have set Thursday, April 7 , for the Bronco Blood Bash, a blood drive to set a state record for donations during a single, university … to donate blood April 7 will receive a free hero T-shirt. Walk-ins are welcome; however, making an appointment will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31408