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Center lauded for supporting region's small business community

Haworth College of Business

… Michigan University, located within the Haworth College of Business, was selected to receive the U.S. Small Business … delivery and management, and it was presented in front of a crowd of more than 700 guests at the 15th Annual … part of a thriving local economy. The importance of the valuable services the center provides to small businesses …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53427

WMU Theatre kicks off 2021-22 season with focus on connection, equity

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… WMU Theatre kicks off 2021-22 season with focus on connection, equity … by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After a year and a half of isolation, adaptation and innovation, Western Michigan University's Department of Theatre is back with a full season of in-person …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65062

Fourteen staffers to be honored for outstanding service

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… the event, which recognizes the spring 2016 recipients of WMU's Semiannual Make a Difference Award. Only members of the nonfaculty workforce of more than 1,800 people are eligible to receive the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31411

Engineering student's research aims to drive in-motion wireless charging for electric vehicles

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… in motion tend to stay in motion—unless they run out of power. That's a problem for the growing number of people around the world turning to electric cars, which … electric. There are some inconveniences to the cleaner mode of transportation, however. Cold weather can negatively …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62188

Technical writing group grants fellow status to Professor Thralls

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… Technical writing group grants fellow status to Professor Thralls Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. … Thralls KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Charlotte Thralls , professor of English, has been chosen by the Association of Teachers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47574

Longtime staff member recognized with semi-annual award

College of Education and Human Development

… Hybels on Amy Burns joins Derek Andree, assistant director of admissions and advising, at the inaugural CEHD cares day. Amy Burns and Western staff await the delivery of furniture for the newly constructed Sangren Hall. Amy … , executive assistant to the dean, is the fall recipient of Western Michigan University’s College of Education and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70233

When opportunity knocks: Alum’s business acquisition funded by Sleeping Giant Capital

Haworth College of Business

… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Now more than ever, business schools have a responsibility to not only develop students … Strategy at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business is doing just that. By engaging with alumni, … impact that a leader could have when he took on the role of president of the Sales and Business Marketing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64373

WMU researcher says despite gender-based challenges, women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth

Haworth College of Business

… women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Laurel Ofstein, associate professor of management in the WMU Haworth College of

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58104

WMU to confer more than 2,400 degrees during spring commencement

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… in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. Montgomery will distribute 2,470 diplomas on behalf of the University: 1,867 at the bachelor's level, 571 at the … toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52958

New fund affiliated with WMU aims to raise $50M to acquire small businesses in West Michigan

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… with ties to Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business, announced it has launched a $50 million … revenue and transition a new owner-operator into leadership of the company. Managed by Drs. Derrick McIver and Doug Lepisto , co-directors of the Center for Principled Leadership and Business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60872