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John A. Fochtman obituary

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… University physician, died Dec. 13 at his home in Petoskey, Mich. He was 74. Fochtman joined the Sindecuse Health Center's … staff in 1978 and retired in 1992 after 14 years of service to the University. Before coming to WMU, he owned a medical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/77

WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern

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… pandemic, the product design and innovation major is able to work on projects that could influence future games for … Connect Four, Jenga and Battleship, she spends her days testing out new concepts. "We play board games over our … come up with brand new board game ideas or different ways to play the classic games. It's pretty great!" While …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60216

Yousef Alavi obituary

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… emeritus in mathematics and statistics, died May 21 . He was 85. Alavi joined the faculty in 1958 and retired in 1996 after 38 years of service to the University. He was chair of what was then the Department of Mathematics and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7363

Environmentally-focused student reels in internship with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

College of Arts and Sciences

… directly with local fishers, anglers and river goers to promote the Eat Safe Fish Program, educating the … focus more on the environment and sustainability.  “I’ve always been big on the outdoors; I always go to lots of national and state parks,” she says. “And …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75928

Film students capture top prize in national CNN contest

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… Film students capture top prize in national CNN contest Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on "World Press … finalists in the contest. The judges' final decision was shared with the WMU students in an April 24 phone call …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/361

Western climbs in 'Best for Vets' list

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… fourth in the state on the publication's annual list of the top colleges in the United States considered "the best fit … made the list, up nearly 5% over last year, according to the Military Times. “Rankings such as these help solidify … serving or prior service, and dependents. The office was established in 2009 to support veterans, service members …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73500

Marketing, mobility and memories: Marco Azzopardi is making the most of his time at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… internship as an inside sales representative with Freedom Motors USA, a company that manufactures and retails wheelchair-accessible vehicles. In this role, he was responsible for generating leads, nurturing prospects, … opportunity to be autonomous again, and I find it very rewarding to be a part of their mission,” says Azzopardi, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74561

WMU MBA program climbs in U.S. News and World Report rankings

Haworth College of Business

… U.S. News and World Report’s part-time MBA program ranking to No. 101 in the country and No. 2 in the state of Michigan. Why is Western topping the list in Michigan for its MBA program? "We have … to course discussions, and we have the opportunity to reward them for doing all of this with credit for past …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75333

TIME ranks Western as a ‘Best College for Future Leaders’

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… in higher education for future leaders, citing it in the top 100 colleges that excel in nurturing highly influential … Future Leaders and the Best Companies for Future Leaders . To develop the list, TIME and Statista analyzed the resumes … outstanding yet not surprising," says Western President Edward Montgomery .  "Through our comprehensive approach to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74605

Open enrollment period underway for health benefits, FSAs

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… Open enrollment period underway for health benefits, FSAs Submitted by Anonymous (not … and retirees have the option of adding eligible dependents to their health care coverage. Elections made during 2013 … effective Jan. 1, 2014. Visit wmich.edu/hr/openenrollment to review the detailed information mailed to employees and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11363