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Sales students place first at National Sales Challenge

Haworth College of Business

… for Professional Sales at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. Seniors McKenna Farrell of South Bend, … in the overall competition, Farrell and Tungate racked up the most cumulative points in two events: speed selling … the right path for them.  Farrell says, “I am proud of the way I grew more confident throughout the week. On the first …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/national-sales-challenge-farrell-tungate

Engineering students win national green vehicle competition

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… Kamm, Brandon De Young and Saleem Hinton. KALAMAZOO--A group of engineering technology students from Western Michigan … has won the inaugural Human Assisted Green Energy Vehicle design competition sponsored by the Parker Hannifin Corp. The … judge the competition, capturing five first places on its way to winning the overall event. WMU bested 11 other teams …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/350

Be aware of Stadium Drive construction ahead of fall move-in

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… Thursday through Tuesday, Aug. 25-30 . "Move-in day is always a day that we look forward to in Housing and Residence … students." The city of Kalamazoo is revamping the road between Howard and Lovell streets, adding a landscaped … the roadway. The project also includes upgrading pedestrian signals with push buttons and audible commands at traffic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68861

School of Communication professor launches new podcast: ‘The Communicative Leader’

College of Arts and Sciences

… “I’ve wanted to find an outlet to give specific, concrete suggestions for employees of all ranks and across all … strange environment in this organization trying to find my way, and then I started my master’s at Wayne State … and compelling—it’s amazing to me that we can all show up or log on around the same time and accomplish work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69265

Bronco Racing speeds into the future with their first EV

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… The project is still in its early stages. The team began designing in the 2022-23 season. The main components have been … well as existing partners. “Our partners are helping in any way they can through sponsor visits, workshops, fabrication, … arts and events, visit  WMU News  online.   Contact: Elizabeth VandenHeede November 17, 2023 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73446

Homeless to college grad: Business student beats odds to create his own success

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… landing a dream accounting job, JaJuan Kemp has come a long way. Kemp, left, with his siblings. "It's crazy. It's still … old when his mother died, Kemp and his two siblings moved between relatives' houses before eventually finding … just two years older, began dealing drugs and ended up in jail, leaving him to care for his little sister. His …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62477

Following her father’s footsteps: Lily Zwanka’s breakthrough into food marketing

Haworth College of Business

… across the country, she hasn’t done it alone. She has the support of student organizations, internship opportunities … your parent is your mentor, however, there is absolutely no way I would even be at WMU or involved in as much as I am … I am today. It is how I got my first internship with Kellogg’s, made many friends, and learned how to network …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69899

Interdisciplinary faculty cohort works to expand project-based learning at WMU

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Savannah Xaver, instructional designer with WMUx, presents at the PBL Works workshop. … they use economic analysis and an economic toolkit to come up with solutions that are actionable?" he says. "We may … opportunities and propel academic innovation forward in ways that directly benefit our campus community.  About PBL …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/interdisciplinary-faculty-project-based-learning-wmux

Bronco basketball player gets down to business, scores food marketing career

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… a student. I knew I was interested in business, so it was between here and Michigan State. But Michigan State was a … made it to campus, however, she wasn't quite ready to give up on her hoop dreams. She heard about tryouts and decided … will never forget how they talked about relocation and the way you can go in any direction throughout the company. That …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68321

From Broadway to Bronco: Incoming music theatre student hits stage in New York City

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… From Broadway to Bronco: Incoming music theatre student hits stage in … until I was actually doing it," he laughs. But it was the support he felt in the audition process that really made … "I'm just excited to meet a lot of new people and to better myself through education, too. I know I have a lot of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68788