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Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess

News

… employees may have contractually scheduled regular work days March 29 through April 2 since the University … of 55 to 85 degrees. Portions of a particular building that do not regularly go into night setback mode will not go into …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63662

Finding opportunity amid crisis: Preparing teachers for a strong future

W Magazine

… Districts took different approaches to bridging the gap, doling out laptops or tablets to students and offering … some areas. What to do with the technology made available, however, was a less common discussion. “You can give people … special with them. It was an ambitious idea, and it worked out better than I expected," says Piazza. Their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63902

Breaking Barriers: Blind international students find opportunity at WMU

International Student and Scholar Services

… at Western Michigan University this month. Click here to donate and support the CELCIS scholarship fund.  KALAMAZOO, … degree at Yonsei University in South Korea and hopes to work in finance in the United States. He is also blind.   He … K-12 outreach; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and culture from around the …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2025/11/celcis-south-korea

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

… out of products like toilet paper? WMU expert says it comes down to continuing to improve supply chain Submitted by … Michigan University supply chain expert Tom Kelly explains how changes to consumer behavior and the disruption to … supply many of the products we need. When we are at work, how often do we drink the company coffee?” This in …

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

Megan Hause is carving her own path

Haworth College of Business

… organization (RSO), Hause knows a thing or two about teamwork and collaboration. “When I became president of the LBS … had titles for banking purposes. Our faculty advisor, Dr. Doug Lepisto ,   always said ‘we are flying the airplane as … team. I did more than marketing on the team—I learned how to sell and strategize opportunities to reach our quotas …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/marketinglbsmegan-hausebronconess

Western Michigan University’s Leadership and Business Strategy Program launches downtown shuttle connecting campus and city

News

… Leadership and Business Strategy Program launches downtown shuttle connecting campus and city Submitted by … with downtown events, arts and hospitality venues that showcase Kalamazoo’s creative energy. Dr. Doug Lepisto and … 100 LBS students travel downtown for immersive training and working on growth strategy projects with Sleeping Giant …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/leadership-business-strategy-downtown-kalamazoo-juice-bus-launch

Student-athletes ready to tackle senior seasons

News

… over the summer. While most students were off working and enjoying break, many student-athletes were hard … and bond. Now that classes have begun, they're buckling down—ready to excel on the field and in the classroom. As … pays off on the court. "I'm just really excited to see how this team grows, because you can see how much potential …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54896

Academic advisors at the Haworth College of Business win awards for impact on students

Haworth College of Business

… has given her valuable insight into what students need and how to be their advocate. She says, “I have a B.B.A. in finance, but during my time as an undergrad I didn’t do all the things that add up to student success, like … make sure they know I’m always there for them.” As far as how to handle the difficult issue of fitting the right …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/academic-advisors-haworth-awards

From Geology to Aviation Business – William Walles Crafts a Career with United Airlines

College of Aviation

… learned that young folks bitten by the travel bug could do worse in making a career choice than taking a look at … prospect for Western Michigan University far to the north.  However, there were a few factors to take into account in … were of great value.  He learned "how smaller airports work, how they make money, how to present myself as a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/05/walles-united-airlines

Foods and history of Thanksgiving served at dinner for international students

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and Maran Subramain , who was then a graduate student working for WMU’s International Student Activities office, sat down at a coffee shop for what they thought would be a quick … as much from students as they can possibly learn from me.” Showing warm hospitality and respect are what De Young …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/11/thanksgiving-international-service