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Work with refugee family helps business student expand global perspective
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… social responsibility, in many cases giving employees paid time off to volunteer. A required upper level business class … from another culture seemed daunting. "I didn't know what to expect, but they welcomed us immediately, so it … offers. Through this program I have grown into someone that does not just want to help but also knows how to help." For …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53332
Family overcoming adversity thrives through WMU programs, partnerships
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… across the country. "This is the girl they said wasn't going to make it," says Trayshawna's mother, Nora Thomas . … math." Calbert says his job is to "just be a bridge. That's what the Walker Institute is. We've been a bridge. It's not … build your resume," says Thomas. "We talked about finances, time management; it was a lot of stuff in a few weeks." …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57303
Music students slide to the top in national trombone competition
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… elite level. O'Connell Johnson "This is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and I want to make the most out of this … as first and second chair in WMU's Symphonic Band, will now go head to head on the national stage. They've put in quite … The studio's reputation for elevating elite musicians is what drew both Johnson and O'Connell to Kalamazoo. "I had …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58182
Men's soccer to host NCAA tournament second round
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… at wmubroncos.com/tickets . This will mark the first time in school history that WMU has hosted an NCAA … made steps as a program and now we are here. We're ready to go out there and see what we can do." WMU won its first-ever MAC regular season …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43802
Steven Widger: Growth through connections
Haworth College of Business
… MI—For Kalamazoo, Michigan native Steven Widger , his time at Western Michigan University has paved the way for his professional path. The senior studying supply chain management and business analytics at the Haworth … resources and developed connections to help him achieve his goals. Having already completed two internships by the …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/supplychainmanagement-stevenwidger-growth-connections
New climate and energy advisor develops vision for cleaner, greener Michigan
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… in behavior and policy to slow the warming trend, and many governments and businesses are enlisting help to answer the … administrations. "I think that we need to continue doing what we're doing but emphasize sustainability and a clean … U.S. Climate Alliance toward the goal of reducing emissions up to 28% by 2050 which aligns with the Paris Agreement—a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54484
Engineering grad manufacturing a successful career
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… a successful career Submitted by Erin Flynn on John Goheen is graduating with a bachelor's degree in … is huge here in Michigan. Finding enjoyment in what I do has always been my main motivation. I could end up … so management and engineers can get live, real-time data from wherever you are in the world," he says. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73693
Designing a tribute for Veterans Memorial Park
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… engineering and applied sciences students is an exciting time and a busy time. One major component is Senior … of Management. “My biggest takeaway from this project is what it looks like to make dreams into reality. Being able … for this country has been an amazing experience.” The goal of the Veterans Memorial Park is to bring the community …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71401
Business student 1 of 4 recipients of statewide scholarship
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… of the WMU program, GPA, personal character and career goals as evaluated by the nonprofit organization. A ceremony … and the professors help to motivate me to go out and get what I want. WMU professors like to see students do well, so … supply chain management. I would like to attend school part time until I earn my MBA." Integrated supply management …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8592
New education program awards credit for students' prior learning
College of Education and Human Development
… long been a leader in offering innovative programs to best support both traditional and non-traditional students. … one academic course see a significant savings in cost and time in comparison to enrolling in the course. For example, … prior learning assessment, students must demonstrate that what they have already known or been able to do is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66459