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Sales students continue to take high honors in national competitions

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… the two took top honors in the individual speed-selling category at a national sales competition, continuing a run of … and meet individually with executives as they highlight why the executives should hire them. She also placed fourth … only one week away, I fell into a slump, but with the support of our awesome faculty and fellow peers, when it came …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3385

WMU student among 10 nationwide to win coveted scholarship

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… awarded by the Richter Foundation and the Institute for Supply Management's Richter Scholarship Fund. Hanna Downs , … Western Michigan University at the conference. It is going to be a great opportunity for me to expand my … I need to make a good impression at the conference and show why Western is such an outstanding institution." Downs is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6466

From frontline worker to a future in HR: Jessica Robach has found her purpose

Haworth College of Business

… of positive relationships and empathy. As she finishes up her final year at Western Michigan University, she is … says. “My experience in manufacturing helped me develop my ‘why’ in pursuing an HR major. Front-line workers are the … these workers gives me a sense of purpose and commitment.” Upon her start at MANN+HUMMEL, Robach quickly learned how …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73614

Intrigued by a good mystery, Western student decodes path in cybersecurity

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Intrigued by a good mystery, Western student decodes path in cybersecurity … cybersecurity and potentially learning how to hack. That is why I chose cybersecurity as my major.” With the employment … terrible and being afraid of heights didn’t help. It ended up being one of my favorite classes during that semester and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70195

Western's Racial Justice Advisory Committee will update campus on progress

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… Western's Racial Justice Advisory Committee will update campus on progress Submitted by Erin Flynn on … Michigan University. One year after President Edward Montgomery charged Dr. Candy McCorkle , vice president for … of education; and that's where I want to see us. That's why the folks on this committee have put so much into this." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65616

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

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… conditions—degradation, the worst human atrocity—could rise up and build the first building on a college campus, one he … texts and pictures of the neighborhood. "I just wanted to go back in time, as far back as I could go, where there were photos that talked about the different …

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

WellTrack app gives WMU community tools to focus on mental health

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… of tools and resources aimed at managing mental health. In support of the University’s wellness mission, WellTrack … and they’re only increasing in this “new normal.” That’s why Breanna Traynor , assistant director of mental health … we’re not taking care of our mental health, then how are we going to be able to thrive and do the things that we want to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61381

Ingenious invention gives plant lovers a green thumb and wins Bronco Pitch

Haworth College of Business

… hypothetical investors. Besides the $6,500 in prize money up for grabs, teams who participate benefit from the … looking at what was feasible and also unique. We wanted to go bold and do something that pushed us out of our comfort … anyone with a business idea to take the chance and go for it saying, “If you have an idea, do your research …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71591

Students place second in international cybersecurity competition

Cybersecurity

… can still throw you a curveball,” adds Carr. “That’s why adaptability and readiness for the unexpected are just …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/07/students-place-second-cybersecurity-competition

Avoid online scams and identity theft

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… information personal. Stop and trust your gut. If something doesn't feel right, stop what you are doing. Stop and think … you act. Don't automatically click on links. Think about why you are sharing information online. Is it going to be safe? Think about why you are going to a site. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1847