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Sales and business marketing earns national top program accolades

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… marketing program , housed within the Haworth College of Business, has once again been named a top national … was recognized for preparing students for careers in professional selling as well as elevating the sales profession. Home to 320 majors and nearly 1,700 alumni, WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61874

Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage

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… for instructors is increasing at K-12 schools, the number of qualified teachers available is on a sharp decline, and … for quality instructors. Dr. Regena Fails Nelson , chair of WMU's Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies in the College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61810

Business college receives naming gift for sales, negotiation and leadership lab

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business has received a major naming gift from alumnus Robert Kaiser , owner and chief executive officer of Gallagher-Kaiser Corporation, based in Troy. The gift …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45696

WMU board to welcome new members, elect leadership Thursday

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… by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.--The swearing in of recently appointed trustees and the election of officers are on the agenda when the Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52421

Renowned public education expert to speak on campus

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… public schools during a free lecture on the campus of Western Michigan University. Update: This event has been … Hall. Dr. Diane Ravitch , author and renowned research professor of education at New York University, will speak on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45725

Tickets on sale for John Mellencamp at Miller Auditorium April 9

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… album release, John Mellencamp will embark on a 2019 tour of "The John Mellencamp Show" at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9 , at Miller Auditorium on the campus of Western Michigan University. The performance will feature … rock icon's classics plus some new material. Hailed as one of music's most authentic and crowd pleasing concert …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50258

Bronconess wine brand partners with St. Julian, expands philanthropic impact

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… Sylvan Benton, left, and Tyler Earnst, right, display some of the brand's wines. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Break out the bubbly. … Leadership and Business Strategy in the Haworth College of Business, collaborated with St. Julian Winery for its …  employs a philanthropic enterprise model with 100% of profits going to student scholarships. The student team …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62248

WMU Chorale presents 'Heights and Depths'

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… . The concert also will feature an instrumental ensemble of student and professional musicians, featuring University Organist Karl … repertoire was picked to illustrate the highs and lows of love, life, death and beyond. The program will open with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31565

Nine to be feted as top staffers for fall 2017

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… attend the event, which recognizes the fall 2017 recipients of WMU's Semiannual Make a Difference Award . Only members of the nonfaculty workforce of more than 1,800 people are … award recipients Diana Blouin , Department of Biological Sciences Melanie Chapin-Lechner , Facilities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44058

WMU trustees approve new three-year contract with AFSCME

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… Monday, Aug. 20 , the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees unanimously approved a three-year contract with Local 1668 and Council 25 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union. The new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48598