Search results

WMU student takes passion for activism to Washington D.C.

College of Arts and Sciences

… University student  Raymond Falkiewicz journeyed to the nation's capital last summer determined to knock down barriers and champion the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals.  Originally from Michigan, … to make a meaningful impact on the issues they deeply cared about.  “I have always been very passionate about doing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73675

WMU students design phone app for Kalamazoo Blues Festival

News

… Blues Festival Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The app is available at the Google Play store. KALAMAZOO, … the Google Play store. Reviewers have given the app perfect 5.0 ratings so far. "This app sure won't give you the … mobile programming and mobile commerce. "This is exactly what I want them to do, once they have the skills, is to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17289

Upping his professional game: Digital marketing student interns with FOX Sports

Haworth College of Business

… big step toward his goal of creating professional content. The senior is pursuing his passion with the help of … for the world of digital marketing that lies ahead of him. “What I’m most looking forward to is the ability to always … my skills,” he says. “Whether that’s learning a new software or improving my ability to talk to clients or peers in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73119

Dr. Ruth Kaarlela obituary

News

… University, died Jan. 8 . She was 98. Kaarlela joined what is now the Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies in 1963 … 601 Quincy St. Hancock MI 49930 Finnish Center Association 35200 W. Eight Mile Road Farmington Hill MI 48335 View the

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47979

Broncos charge into Homecoming 2024

News

… 2024 Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Broncos are back in the saddle to cheer on the Western Michigan University … and Family Weekend, happening  Friday through Sunday, Oct. 25-27.  From thrilling football action to fun-filled family …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/homecoming-family-weekend-roundup-2024

Preparing for private equity success at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… finance student Michael Harmon is tackling preparation for the workforce through internships, as well as … account reviews, supported retirement plan meetings and prepared due diligence reports on mutual funds and retirement … importantly, it affirmed my interest in private equity. What excites me most about a career in private equity is the

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/finance-michael-harmon-private-equity

WMU's Heritage Hall garners highest green building ranking

News

… historic Heritage Hall has earned platinum status, the highest ranking possible, in the Leadership in … into Western Michigan University. In 2015, renovation of what is close to the building's original footprint was … realities." Dunn notes the platinum ranking is extremely rare but was WMU's goal from the start of the project, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40423

Fashion show puts Western students' design skills, resilience on display

News

… sentence was 'I love shoes,'" says Chloe LePine , recalling the delight she felt when her mother showed her a pair of … an event and elevate our peers while keeping in mind what's going on around us," he says. "It's amazing that a … I've demonstrated during this whole process in my future career in digital marketing." "It's made us more prepared for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63636

From co-owner to consultant to volunteer, industrial engineering alumna’s career is dedicated to data-driven solutions

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… consultant to volunteer, industrial engineering alumna’s career is dedicated to data-driven solutions Submitted by Kayla Lambert on Amber Johnson, B.S.E'18, at the Alumni Awards with Spire Award winner Margean Gladysz, … helping people and businesses be better, faster, cheaper or whatever they’d like,” says Johnson. “I love helping someone …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/amber-johnson-industrial-engineer

Bush, Obare named arts and sciences interim associate deans

News

… Bush, Obare named arts and sciences interim associate deans … Obare were named Feb. 11 as interim associate deans in the Western Michigan University College of Arts and Sciences. Their appointments, effective …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21733