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Building a business, one degree at a time

Haworth College of Business

… by Brooke Humphrey on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Tanya Thompson walked into her first business class at Western Michigan … University in 2013 as a single mother in her 30s. She wasn't the typical college student, but that never worried … jobs and launching what would become The Aroma Labs , a custom fragrance experience company. Today, The Aroma Labs …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/businessnews202601tanya-thompson

Gaining Altitude with Guadalupe Guzman Ramos – Current WMU Aviation Flight Science Student and Future Professional Pilot

College of Aviation

… in southern Florida harvesting bumper crops of tomatoes and watermelons, an occupation the now-U.S. citizen still … a flight from nearby Fort Myers to Dallas, Texas -- and he was dragged into that 2009 experience almost kicking and … me," he wrote years later in a scholarship application.  "I was very nervous as I boarded the plane with my mother, and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/guzmanramos

Katrovas to combine storytelling and song in recital of Czech composers

News

… on the composers' four-year friendship and the pre-World War II era they lived in. The project is under the auspices …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43299

Broncos give back: WMU students strengthen Kalamazoo community during annual Cares Day

College of Education and Human Development

… Merchandising Opportunities and Design Association designed custom bandannas for the dogs at the WMU Therapy Dog Clinic. … created care packages for the faculty and staff at the Washington Writers’ Academy. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—More than 200 … Cares Day served five community partners in meaningful ways throughout the Kalamazoo area. Dr. Angie Moe, WMU …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/12/college-education-human-development-cares-day-2025-kalamazoo-community

WMU a leader in offering learning by virtual reality

News

… see the culture. Practice surgery or accurately design a 3D car. Western Michigan University offers significant … of higher education. The VR Lab at WMU Libraries was started to explore this revolutionary technology as a … effort of the Office of Information Technology and Waldo Library. Opening the door to broad collaborative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50873

An "AAR"guably Great Experience - Will Wales Internship with AAR Corp

College of Aviation

… An "AAR"guably Great Experience - Will Wales Internship with AAR Corp Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … provider of aviation services to commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries. These services include … of composite materials and mobility systems. AAR Corp. was founded in 1955. Today they receive approximately $2 …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/09/walesaar-0

David Chaplin obituary

News

… sociology at Western Michigan University, died July 27 . He was 86. Chaplin joined the WMU faculty in 1972 to serve as … served on numerous national organizations and panels and was a member of such professional groups as the American … a Latin American Studies Association task force that was a follow-up to President Jimmy Carter's special …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42352

Two library staff members honored with KARE awards

University Libraries

… Two library staff members honored with KARE awards Submitted by Angela Brcka on KARE award recipients Megan Brown (left) and Angela Brcka (right) … Libraries recognized two library employees for outstanding customer service to the Western Michigan University …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/09/kare-awards

On trend and on track at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… multiple facets of merchandising and retail operations. I was particularly drawn to the role because of my passion for … my interest in understanding how inventory directly impacts customer satisfaction, company profitability and customer … of attending the conference in January of last year. I was able to connect with talented students from universities …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/marketing-supply-chain-management-mariah-mauldin

From a ‘shot in the dark’ to a national honor: Inside one Bronco’s summer at SmithGroup

Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

… Mich.— Abby Naugle almost didn’t apply. The scholarship was national, the firm was one she had studied in class, and graduate students were … up. She also modeled the media building and designed a custom reception desk and millwork for the space. A …

https://wmich.edu/designinstitute/news/2026/08/interior-design-smithgroup-internship