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Student entrepreneur wins award for sustainable clothing company
Haworth College of Business
… Student entrepreneur wins award for sustainable clothing company Submitted by Amy Coughenour on Siera Gunnett KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Student … when I did find an alternative, the pieces lacked style and often came at a high price. Not only that, I soon discovered …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68618
Effort to help WMU students in need sees exponential growth, support
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… Effort to help WMU students in need sees exponential growth, support Submitted by Erin … connection," she says. "What I'm looking at is how can we keep this momentum going? Building that strong … he says. "It's just got me charged up. It's what we should be doing." Student-Led by Design A student packs food …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60524
CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad
College of Education and Human Development
… CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad Submitted by … sacred Hindu temple in Darjeeling, India. Students learned how to prepare traditional Indian food. WMU students leading … Mich.—“Going to India for me was about stepping outside of my comfort zone and navigating a new environment that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74398
Following her father’s footsteps: Lily Zwanka’s breakthrough into food marketing
Haworth College of Business
… Following her father’s footsteps: Lily Zwanka’s breakthrough into food marketing Submitted by Amy Coughenour on Lily Zwanka KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Starting her … “It might be cliché to say your parent is your mentor, however, there is absolutely no way I would even be at WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69899
Western sends second student to exclusive backstage experience at New York Fashion Week
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… Western sends second student to exclusive backstage experience at New York Fashion Week Submitted … New York Fashion Week's (NYFW) spring and fall showcases are some of the industry's biggest, most exclusive … the fashion industry. "We learned about keeping yourself in check when things get busy and stressful and making sure …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69422
Early childhood educator appointed board president of Kalamazoo County Ready 4s
College of Education and Human Development
… Early childhood educator appointed board president of Kalamazoo … support. "It's a mission that I believe in so deeply about how early childhood education can change the trajectory of a … are making decisions about preschool for their children. Often it is easier for them to bring their children next …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72088
Student transfers to WMU for cultural exchange, plans trips to three countries
International Student and Scholar Services
… Student transfers to WMU for cultural exchange, plans trips to three countries Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on … says, was her best option when considering schools. “I love how engaged the staff at Western is in making this an … Scotland. “I'll be studying abroad for 50 percent of my time spent enrolled at WMU,” she exclaims. “It’s part of …
https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/study-abroad-megan-garrett
Gaining marketable skills as a student staffer
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… Gaining marketable skills as a student staffer Submitted by … colleges. Data from Career and Student Employment Services shows student employees maintain higher GPAs than their peers … His supervisors understand that he's a student first and check in to make sure he's keeping up with his schoolwork. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54716
Trailblazing dance student is first male on Bronco dance team
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… Trailblazing dance student is first male on Bronco dance team … to click—until he found dance. "I was four when I took my first dance class and I started competing at six," he … fans, says McNees, has been overwhelmingly positive. He often gets recognized by other students walking around …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66211
Exercise science graduate finds success while juggling school, work and extracurriculars
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… Exercise science graduate finds success while juggling school, … able to learn to adapt to juggling or managing a lot on my plate without the experience that Western Michigan … and my committee to figure out what I needed to do and how to do it,” she says. That couldn’t have been further …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59084