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From DECA to DataDirect, George LaForce is building networks and confidence

Haworth College of Business

… professors, tutors and mentorship opportunities that support students' academic goals,” says Western Michigan University senior George … updated landing pages, and worked alongside the team on Google Ads campaigns.” With a diverse repertoire of …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/digital-marketing-george-laforce-deca-internship

Language immersion through study abroad at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… the opportunity to travel and study in Ecuador, Spain (Burgos and Santander) and Costa Rica.    Of the programs the … traveler the following winter break.    “I will probably be going back there for the rest of my life,” he says. “Before …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/11/language-immersion-study-abroad

New permaculture orchard demonstrates WMU devotion to sustainability

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… the first of its kind at a university, according to Nick Gooch , WMU horticulturalist and one of the project’s … planted here and there send taproots down deep, break up the gravely, compacted soil, eventually decay and create … educate somebody. If they say, ‘I don’t like that.’ You ask why and explain what the plants do and why. That’s the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46645

Getting in the game: WMU expert discusses Super Bowl advertising in 2021

Haworth College of Business

… Getting in the game: WMU expert discusses Super Bowl advertising in 2021 Submitted by Stacey Anderson … financial and personnel resources to be in the game. What does a brand have to do in this year to be successful in … of the country. Social media is ruthless with brands that go too far, so doing research upfront is always a good …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/63006

'Hitting the books' can improve English language teaching

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… for exams by "burning the candle at both ends." But that doesn't mean non-native English speakers aren't "thrown for … at Hunter College of the City University of New York. "Cat Got Your Tongue?: Recent Research and Classroom Practices … says. "Paul and I have always taught idioms. That's why we were so happy when we got the results from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23023

Computer engineering grad programmed a path to success at Western

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… at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Camryn Ruiz racked up a number of hands-on experiences and internships that … learned from classes. And that's what I wanted to do." Ruiz got plenty of hands-on experience working on the Sunseeker … printed circuit boards (PCBs) and testing and debugging, making sure software worked that I developed for …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/computer-engineering-fall-2024-graduate-camryn-ruiz

Interest in political science brought Myanmar scholar to WMU

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Thein (left) visitng Chicago with a fellow Fulbright scholar. KALAMAZOO—Dramatic … believed Burmese Socialism was the only system to study, so why bother studying anything else?" Political protests … his academic journey: "Seven credits in political science does not make one a political scientist—getting the degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7139

Service and social justice drive student's health care aspirations

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… her calling. "I started looking at mortality rates and why certain people of one race or one gender or one economic … are dying or getting sicker faster than others. What does their home life look like? Do they have transportation? … most extensive service project earned her the Girl Scouts Gold Award—the organization's highest honor. She spent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64190

Western's thriving campus community returns with promise of prosperous year ahead

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… year ahead Submitted by Erin Flynn on First-year students got a jump start on Bronco Life during Fall Welcome. Fall … involved fun and games in Waldo Stadium, including a group dance by Fall Welcome ambassadors. First-year students … to know each other during ice breaker activities. Students got a chance during Fall Welcome to experience the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69092

WMU named to top talent list for consumer packaged goods industry

Haworth College of Business

… WMU named to top talent list for consumer packaged goods industry Submitted by Stacey Anderson on Food … Zwanka , director. “Our teaching philosophy is built upon the foundation that real-life industry involvement, … Here are just a few recent accolades that show why WMU Haworth’s food marketing program is a go-to source …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73189