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From DECA to DataDirect, George LaForce is building networks and confidence

Haworth College of Business

… From DECA to DataDirect, George LaForce is building networks and confidence … through his internship with  DataDirect Networks (DDN), where he applied what he learned in class to challenges … to incoming students is to get involved as soon as you can,” he says. “I know it's scary but put yourself in …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/digital-marketing-george-laforce-deca-internship

Nerves of steel prevail as WMU sales students win big at Steel City Sales Challenge

Haworth College of Business

… Nerves of steel prevail as WMU sales students win big at Steel City Sales … They all took away something from the competition that they can highlight in interviews and conversations with potential … pitch competition, students produced a 60-second video where each student pitched themselves to be Ally Financial’s …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/steel-city-sales-challenge-2025

Lt. Gov. Gilchrist to join WeVote in final push to encourage student civic engagement

News

… Lt. Gov. Gilchrist to join WeVote in final push to encourage student … the winner. So students should know that their vote can really make a difference." Only about one-third of … clerk's office on the first floor of the Bernhard Center where city residents can register to vote and cast their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61708

Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants

News

… Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, … lawmaker to learning from education advocates in Dominican Republic —he feels prepared to take the next step toward …   “WMU gave me a home when I needed it most. It’s the place where I grew from a student trying to find his footing into …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-political-science-mehran-najafi

Bronco in the Sky: How WMU Took This Pilot from Jackson to Jet Set

College of Aviation

… Bronco in the Sky: How WMU Took This Pilot from Jackson to Jet Set … when the captain's voice came over the intercom.   It can't be him, Thinnes wondered.  But it was -- Cole Dillon, … WMU Aviation Alumna, Suzie Targosz flying a Cirrus SR20 And wherever he flies, Dillon carries with him warm memories and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/08/dillon

Reservations due for spring employee luncheon

News

… Reservations due for spring employee luncheon Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … are due Wednesday, May 9. This year's theme is "Bronco Casino Royal." The service project is the Kalamazoo Humane …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/388

Detroit entrepreneur, former trustee honored for legacy of leadership

W Magazine

… Detroit entrepreneur, former trustee honored for legacy of leadership Submitted by Deanne Puca on Former Western trustee and … also served as a co-managing partner of MGM Grand Detroit Casino and co-owned five Black-owned newspapers. Throughout …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-pickard-obituary

2025 Pre-College Programs Reminders and Updates Memo

Precollege Programming

… 2025 Pre-College Programs Reminders and Updates Memo Submitted by Kelly Schultz on This … coverage is obtained. WMU Summer Camp Opportunities can be found at  wmich.edu/precollege/summer . If a camp has … of Pre-College Programming provides this training, which can be scheduled upon request. Work with the appropriate …

https://wmich.edu/precollege/news/2025/10/memo

Building bridges to the CPA profession: Dr. Brittani Shantel Jackson, CPA and NABA at WMU student chapter recognized with emerging leadership awards

Haworth College of Business

… Building bridges to the CPA profession: Dr. Brittani Shantel … faculty advisor, Jackson has created a vibrant community where students experience what it means to be a professional … "I don't want cost to ever be the reason a student can't advance in their career," Jackson says. "When students …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/businessnews2025micpa-naba

Steven Widger: Growth through connections

Haworth College of Business

… Steven Widger: Growth through connections Submitted by Janine … classes that have helped me get ahead and become a better candidate for jobs. This is just one example of how the … at Epredia, Widger served as a production planning intern where he was responsible for running daily and weekly …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/supplychainmanagement-stevenwidger-growth-connections