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Persistence pays dividends for business student with accounting job waiting after graduation

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… from the University on Saturday, Dec. 18 , and is already working on her master's. "These four years have flown by … really fast! I'm just thinking about my dad and my grandma, how I wish they were here. But I know that they're here in … "I didn't want to finish school. I didn't want to do anything, because I didn't know what I was doing it for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66508

Career ap-peel: Potato farm sprouts job opportunities for Broncos

W Magazine

… analyze things like water and starch content, which impact how the chips will look and taste. Photos of sample chips … not just financial and crop data; it's also how a team's doing on the farm. How is the company doing in … have time to do it on a regular basis—and automated that work, making it all work a lot better. Now their time is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75869

Geography grad created road map to success at Western

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… a geospatial analyst for the Department of Defense (DOD) is on the fast-track to reality. Heiser received the … "Since then, she's been really involved in seeing how I'm doing with school work and how my future is looking." In his experience, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71466

Engineering student designs her future at WMU

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… design technology. Now with experiences as a student ambassador and two internships combined with a love for learning, … available at Western.    “It was terrifying seeing how large the school was and it was tough to imagine making … integrates computer-aided design (CAD).   “I truly love working with different CAD programs and learning about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75588

Business mentors partner with WMU entrepreneurs to pitch products at Innovation Expo

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… Puca on WMU students Anthony Huberty and Emily Ekkens work on the Get-A-Grip rock climbing training device for the … Rather than creating projects independently as they have done in previous years, the University found a way to safely … who presented their unique products or services virtually, showing proof of concept or working prototypes. Local …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62845

Education professor's study nominated for Article of the Year award

College of Education and Human Development

… of School Psychologists ' 2023 Article of the Year for her work on  "' It’s the Teacher’s Responsibility:' Examining … co-author's article explored, through in-depth interviews, how pre-service and in-service teachers would hypothetically … shares how well-meaning responses, quick responses, often do more harm than good. Several teachers focused on using …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74965

Fraternity camping out to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity

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… campers, learn more about Habitat for Humanity and make a donation. Last year, ATO raised $3,500 for Habitat and this … huge impact on our community. It's a great opportunity to show our student body that Greeks at Western have a big philanthropic impact on Kalamazoo." How to donate Donations can be dropped off with the students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/167

Food marketing students clinch second place at national university case competition

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… of the economy, supply chain and store operations, and how retailers with local supply chains are better equipped … Keelyn Knop of Portage Shayna Krawczyk of Portage Emily MacDonald of DeWitt Abi Main of Three Rivers Mark Taylor of … to leverage their case. "The students did incredible work engaging with one another and making sure that their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63778

Student startup connects small businesses to Gen Z for events, food and shopping

College of Education and Human Development

… Submitted by Chris Hybels on Gabriella Ford and Hailey Gordon. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Frustrated by the lack of convenience … it from scratch," says Ford. "During the semester we would work on different things to make it into a real business. … about different parts of a starting business. We've learned how to keep your books, apply for a loan and how to start an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74175

Igniting innovation: A record-breaking year of groundbreaking research

W Magazine

… as well. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to work alongside Western’s world-class experts to develop … about the cutting edge of technology, about what’s coming down the road, and are better positioned to have very … for carbon capture and storage. He and his colleagues are digging into a new layer of climate science: carbon capture, …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/office-research-innovation-record-breaking-year