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Accountancy professor finds formula for connecting with students

Haworth College of Business

… University’s Haworth College of Business has found a way to see beyond the numbers and connect with students in a meaningful way. Brittani Shantel Jackson , assistant professor of … has a passion for connecting with her students and setting them up for professional success. She created a …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/accounting-connections-brittani-shantel-jackson

WMU choirs to present choral showcase

News

… DeCormier’s arrangement of the spiritual "Let Me Fly." The set will also include two pieces for men’s and women’s choruses. Cantus Femina’s set, titled "Relationships," explores diverse connections … WMU alumnus Sam Alhadid, among others. University Chorale’s set, "Height and Depth,” illustrates the symbolic and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30275

Airport and Aviation Extraordinaire: Ashley Lucas

College of Aviation

… Ashley Lucas Submitted by Tom Thinnes on While working her way through the WMU College of Aviation, Ashley Lucas admits … are following in her career path.  While majoring in what was then known as the aviation science and administration … to volunteer if they are unable to get an internship. Or set up a job shadow."  Lucas during her first time speaking …

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

From WMU stardom to NFL scouting, Bronco alum thriving with Detroit Lions

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… the work. People like Midwest area scout Steve Neal .  “You wake up early, get to the school and try to get with … to get as much background as possible. Then you go out and watch practice. You're looking for a certain body type in a … the gridiron, finding immediate success. Neal had a record-setting career for the brown and gold, earning a spot in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/detroit-lions-steve-neal-western-alumnus-now-midwest-area-scout

Props, Planes, and Police - The Abe Herr Story

College of Aviation

… of Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation, was surrounded by transportation.  Although the little city, … in Erie County near the northwest border of New York, was better known as a railroad town, it also had an aviation … by the time we were landing in Battle Creek, the sun was setting.”  To top it off, the scenery left a lasting …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/12/herr

East Campus redevelopment is topic of town hall meeting

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… Feb. 1. KALAMAZOO--A campus town hall meeting has been set for Wednesday, Feb. 1 , to discuss the status of efforts … which is open to the public, is set for 9 to 10 a.m. in the Walwood Hall lobby . It is being organized by WMU's Office … and a health center. During the announcement, early 2012 was identified as a possible timeframe for revealing more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/100

Challenge accepted: Accountancy student steps outside her comfort zone

Haworth College of Business

… an early college program at Mott Community College, Nanni was unsure of what her path would look like. However, WMU … “When I first transferred to Western, WMU Haworth set me up for success in so many ways. Through classes like Business Preparation for Transfer …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/accountancy-tayler-nanni-0

Breathing new life into historical collections through data harvesting

University Libraries

… Kalamazoo County Poorhouse ledgers into research-ready datasets thanks to the help of Collections as Data Intern … selling it and opening the “County Home” in 1848. The home was located between Comstock and Galesburg. Reasons listed … often absent in history,” Sebastian says. The County Home was located at what is now River Oaks Park, between Comstock …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-data-harvesting

Campus office hours released for holidays

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… Tuesday, Jan. 3. For more information, call (269) 387-7000. Waldo Library  is open reduced hours 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. … at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9. For information on hours for the Swain Education Library, Maybee Music and Dance Library, and … energy costs during holiday recess and closure, temperature settings in most campus buildings will be reduced to no …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36916

WMU, Haenicke Institute for Global Education, announce International Education Week

International Student and Scholar Services

… 2211. Students from around the world will present their customs, traditions and individual experiences as they share … Without Borders student chapter is helping to design a water system for the San Antonio de Upa community in … This system is expected to impact about 500 lives and bring water to the village for generations to come. Join us to …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews-0