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Expect festivities and finances to be top of mind as holidays approach

Haworth College of Business

… Expect festivities and finances to be top of mind as holidays approach Submitted by … behavior and impacting households. Home for the holidays, food and gatherings Dr. Russell Zwanka, associate professor of … “We expect a bigger increase in Gen Z holiday spending in 2024 relative to other generations,” notes Dr. Scott Cowley …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/festivities-finances-2024

Sweet success: Food marketing student cooks up skills to help business thrive

W Magazine

… in long jump for the WMU women's track team. “It’s the adrenaline; not knowing what’s going to happen but just going … owner who has raised more than $20,000 for community organizations that provide resources and housing for individuals … organization and even studying abroad with Zwanka in summer 2024 on the first ever “Food Marketing in Ireland” course. …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/layla-wallace-food-marketing-student-leads-kalamazoo-business

Professor receives international honor with prestigious Kuwait Prize

College of Arts and Sciences

… Professor receives international honor with prestigious Kuwait Prize Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on Mohamed Sultan, a professor in the Department of … the field of Applied Sciences – Hydrology.  Established in 1979, this prestigious annual award fulfills one of the …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-sultan

Academic advisors at the Haworth College of Business win awards for impact on students

Haworth College of Business

… advising field. The University recognized four winners in 2024 and two of those winners are from the WMU Haworth … dedication to student success and outstanding interpersonal skills, among others. Alyshia Garrett , academic advisor … career center early and getting involved in a student organization. I was in their shoes, so I empathize with their …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/academic-advisors-haworth-awards

WMU and West Michigan Hispanic Chamber empower local entrepreneurs through bilingual accounting bootcamp

Professional Development

… Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (WMHCC). Together, the organizations launched a five-week bilingual accounting bootcamp … necessary to grow their businesses—and strengthen the regional economy.   Funded by the WK Kellogg Foundation, this … addresses a gap that WMHCC first identified during COVID-19 relief efforts, when many Hispanic-owned businesses …

https://wmich.edu/professional/news/2025/05/bilingual-accounting-bootcamp

New state funding will enhance carbon capture research at Western

News

… and storage is a process that involves removing carbon dioxide from the air and storing it safely in order to reduce … "We will be able to hire more students and acquire additional equipment, which will significantly enhance our research … project details and expects efforts to get underway in fall 2024. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/new-state-funding-carbon-capture-research

Black mason broke barriers, laid first building blocks for learning at Western

News

… for learning at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on WMU alumna and postdoctoral fellow Dr. Karika Parker uncovered … who were both Black and white—built some of the most recognizable buildings in the Kalamazoo area at the time, including … says. The installation is expected to be unveiled in spring 2024. Parker is also working on a book about White's life …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74599

$4M state funding boost will help WMU's Kalamazoo Autism Center expand services

News

… expand services Submitted by Erin Flynn on Silvia Robazza, an undergraduate psychology student, works with a young … Kalamazoo Autism Center. The recently signed fiscal year 2024 state budget includes a $4 million investment in the … with autism and their families as well as train professionals to treat autism spectrum disorder. It houses a number …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72115

WMU professor elected senator of Phi Beta Kappa

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU professor elected senator of Phi Beta Kappa Submitted by Sara Dillon on … Senate,” Pastrana-Pérez said. “Together with other organizations, such as the National Humanities Alliance or the Modern Language Association, Phi Beta Kappa plays an … visit  WMU News online.   Contact: Sara Dillon December 20, 2024

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/12/pastrano-perez-ppksenate

WMU Theatre students bring medieval-inspired production to Switzerland for international debut

Theatre

… WMU Theatre students bring medieval-inspired production to Switzerland for international debut Submitted by Emily Duguay on KALAMAZOO, MI - … Theatre (IFTM) in Freiburg , Switzerland, from July 1 8-22.   Adapted by WMU Theatre professor Dr. Lofty Durham …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/news/2025/07/bookofsilence-switzerland