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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

A Tailgate with Tesla comes to campus

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Recruiters from Tesla Inc. will be on campus for the first time during … Floyd Hall, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Registration is not required. Ahead event, Kyle Liechty , … many great relationships during that time, including with my now colleagues at Tesla,” says Liechty. “I love the role …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69782

State lauds success of Western Michigan University's Cold Case Program with major financial investment

News

… Police will expand its impact after a crucial investment from the state. The program received $200,000 in the new … in their cold case investigations even before graduation. This new funding will help this program grow and further … families find justice and closure. "They're going to be far ahead of any detective or officer when they get on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/state-lauds-success-cold-case-program-major-financial-investment

WMU professor advises on internationalization initiatives in Brazil

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU professor advises on internationalization initiatives in Brazil Submitted … science,  Dr. Jim Butterfield , returned in August from two weeks in Brazil consulting with higher education … in Brazilian universities, then workshopping with them on how to extend and improve their internationalization …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2018/12/butterfield-fulbright-brazil

WMU offers workshop on leadership in a technical world

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… University will offer leadership training on April 1 and 2 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at WMU’s Grand Rapids location . Registration is ongoing until March 30; the total fee is $400. … characteristics, knowledge, values and styles to define how they can become outstanding leaders in any industry, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67342

Lending a hacking hand: ambitious students create real-world cybersecurity RSO

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… for cybersecurity students Lochlan McElroy and Fin Burns . From weekend plans around Kalamazoo, to future goals at the … at Western in 2024.   Their biggest idea? Creating the registered student organization (RSO) and nonprofit Western … interests with people at WMU.   “Another thing I love is how passionate others are in the club,” says Bayer. “We love …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/09/wraven-cybersecurity-rso

Engineering students set career plans in motion through Grand Rapids internship

News

… Grand Rapids internship Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dan Praise built a 3D printer for Moetion Technologies at the … soap company. Dan Praise , an aerospace engineering student from Cameroon, and Landon Sykes , a computer engineering … customer was thrilled with what we produced. They actually showed it off at a trade show and were able to prove …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/dan-praise-landon-sykes-complete-engineering-internship-moetion-technologies

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

Employee spotlight: Meredith Farrer

University Libraries

… Employee spotlight: Meredith Farrer Submitted by Sara Volmering on Meredith Farrer, Manager, User Services The University L ibraries is excited to welcome Meredith Farrer to our User Services …   “This position is extra exciting because I get to combine my love of books with my values for continuing education.”   …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/11/library-welcomes-meredith-farrer

Triple major undergraduate takes on the world

College of Arts and Sciences

… it. It felt like I’d made all the right choices.”  Kostbade is spending the summer in Gainesville, Florida, before … enough for pushing me to participate in those programs.”  From undecided to three majors Starting her academic journey … in this program has been really accommodating and kind thus far, so I’m really looking forward to meeting them.”  Being …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72069