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Haley Jackson is the heart of human resources
Haworth College of Business
… Jackson from Kalamazoo, it was right down the road. Growing up, Western was Jackson’s perfect opportunity. Majoring in … are there for help and support,” says Jackson. “Later on, I got the opportunity to be a WIRED ambassador and help … students and passing on her wisdom to those who are going through the same experiences she went through has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70034
Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf
College of Aviation
… known as flight technology: On "9-11" he was in the Pentagon when the hijacked airliner slammed into the building … Freeze when fully-ladened C-17s would land on the ice with supplies to keep a National Science Foundation project … not stay assigned to a particular type of aircraft. That's why Western's program is so exceptional with its great …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf
Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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… from local higher education institutions to build a supportive community to foster youth's creative writing and … City Hall. Volunteer opportunities available at http://go.volunteerkalamazoo.org . MLK Day Convocation, 10:50 a.m. … of the Global Automotive Alliance. Register at tinyurl.com/BLS2018 . Wednesday, Jan. 24 "The Easiest …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44323
WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating virtual learning with young kids
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… a global pandemic. But both are realities in 2020. Going back to school has ushered in new anxieties for K-12 … than they did during the abrupt shutdown in March. But that doesn't mean there won't be bumps along the way as parents, … and kids need consistency. That's one of the reasons why if you walk into a good early childhood classroom, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60874
NPR host to speak as part of the Reading Together program
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… will be for sale. On her radio program, Gladstone gives an up-close look at what the news media are covering and why. While maintaining the civility and fairness that are … and the 2013 Reading Together initiative, visit kpl.gov/reading-together/2013 . Contact: Mark Schwerin March 23, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5928
Racing into human resources: Tayler Trowbridge is crossing the finish line
Haworth College of Business
… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Senior Tayler Trowbridge is finishing up her final semester at Western Michigan University with a … on Trowbridge, leading her in the direction she wants to go. “The professors here provide you with the right tools … have been extremely supportive in helping me pursue my goals and have continuously been great resources throughout …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73435
Scholarships available for short-term study abroad
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… are being accepted for scholarships that offer awards of up to $2,500 to offset the cost of Western Michigan University students participating in a select group of short-term study abroad programs this spring and … for Global Education Study Abroad Scholarship provides support to enroll in 20 short-term programs that will be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/3836
Balancing leadership and learning at WMU Haworth
Haworth College of Business
… where he currently holds a maintenance and reliability superintendent position. In this role, Smith is responsible … could have long or unusual hours,” Smith says. “But by just going out and doing it, I have learned a lot about my … style and adjust, becoming more effective. Two of my biggest learnings that I applied instantly were how a leader …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/mba-jumangie-smith-leadership
Computer science grad finds key to career success at Western
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… engineer in the information technology department at Kellogg's—a position she was offered after a successful … build solid fundamentals at Western that we can use when we go off into different companies, regardless of what … one. "It taught me how to put myself out there and to go up against people who could be two or three times my size …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67741
Activist to highlight spring Lyceum Lecture series at WMU
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… reality of racial bias in the criminal justice system and why intentional confrontation regarding racism is necessary … and the Headwrap Expo. March 22 —"SHARE Out: You and Why Race Matters, A Discussion and Panel," with Maime Butler … the Society for History and Racial Equity—SHARE, discussing why being intentional in confronting the concept of race, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37365