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First-generation sociology student prepares for career in immigration law

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… knows the challenges many migrant families face. It's what's driven her to pursue a career in immigration law. "I … meeting with a representative from Western's College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) during her senior year of … to finish my associate's degree because I didn't know what I was going to do yet," says Capula. But a coach urged …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70113

Race, feminist perspectives and politics focus of discussion

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… Race, feminist perspectives and politics focus of discussion Submitted … stance demanding that her viewers at least investigate what she has to say as a celebrity, sex symbol, success … a feminist agenda. If she is a politicized figure, what does that mean? We also need to ask what impact she has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31358

Sweet success: Food marketing student cooks up skills to help business thrive

W Magazine

… at 10 years old and continues to successfully run with a mission to support low-income families in Kalamazoo. … WMU women's track team. “It’s the adrenaline; not knowing what’s going to happen but just going for it and having to give your all to something is what I enjoy,” says Wallace, who is also part of Western’s …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/layla-wallace-food-marketing-student-leads-kalamazoo-business

Passion for learning prompts MBA student to pursue business analytics certificate

Haworth College of Business

… Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Natalie Tice , B.B.A.’11, is always up for a challenge. Whether it’s building … already proving to be useful in Tice’s career at the Kellogg Company. Recently promoted to a new role, she is putting … advances in her career. “I have already started applying what I’ve learned to my career, especially the communication …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71680

Wetland projects test waters to restart research at WMU

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… at WMU Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Tiffany Schriever is researching interdunal wetlands along Lake Michigan. … approved and happy to go through the process because that's what we live for, to go out into the field, and that's … journey here . "It's great because we can bridge together what we think natural wetlands are doing, which is all the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60039

Aviation student sees career opportunities take off in airport internship

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… off in airport internship Submitted by Erin Flynn on Ben Higgins has gotten experience in a variety of potential career … (AZO). Higgins sits in on a meeting with airport administrators. "Being an intern here definitely helps me get a … fields, it really helped me narrow down my decision for what I'd like to do. It also introduced me to jobs I didn't …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/aviation-student-ben-higgins-airport-internship-broncos-lead

Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one semester

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… Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" Students in Dr. Timothy … going to leave out a lot of opportunity—especially at bigger schools." Shawn Tenney , director of service learning , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53508

Aviation grad ready for career to take off

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… on the ground working to keep them up there. Dezmond Stover is excited to be among them, passionate about making flight … job opportunities. Networking, he says, is one of the biggest benefits of WMU's College of Aviation. As Stover looks … a few outside the industry are WMU alumni. They've told me what to expect coming out of Western and what I should do to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62507

Campus town hall meeting will focus on School of Medicine

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… medical school founding Dean Hal B. Jenson will lead the discussion and take questions from faculty, staff, students … and other members of the campus community. The town hall is the first of what is expected to be a series of such meetings for WMU and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/131

WMU digital marketing students create influencer campaigns for Disney’s The Lion King

Haworth College of Business

… digital marketing students create influencer campaigns for Disney’s The Lion King Submitted by Stacey Anderson on   … When creating my feed post content, I wanted to focus on what happens behind the scenes. Highlighting Michael, the … career was an amazing experience.” An amazing experience is what Cowley is after with the immersive, hands-on projects …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/lion-king-digital-marketing