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New education program awards credit for students' prior learning

College of Education and Human Development

… College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) announced a new academic initiative, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Opportunities . Students may now apply for potential credit for their prior knowledge and experiences for various programs within CEHD. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66459

Reading, writing and balancing a budget: Financial literacy coming to Michigan school curriculum

W Magazine

… to be financially responsible. However, those skills have not typically been taught in school. This will change in … of this type of education is evident in those who struggle with it—which is more than half of Americans. The … will help students graduate high school with a basic knowledge of financial terms and concepts.” One of the main …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69053

Pursuing operational excellence, financial success and a positive culture

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… business and support our investors through new projects, bigger events, and a series of successful acquisitions is what … but feasible operations plan and executing flawlessly, no matter the size of the event. What is your perspective on … for the future? Every event has a start date that we cannot miss. Shipping delays, labor shortages or bad weather …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70807

English department faculty, students help Kalamazoo high school students write scholarship essays

College of Arts and Sciences

… high school students write scholarship essays Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Jonathan Bush assists KPS students with … the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Photo credit: Jake Waggoner and the Kalamazoo Promise KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Department …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71174

Overpaid state retirement funds will be used to help pay future costs

News

… funds will be used to help pay future costs Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As one of seven Michigan … the program until Jan. 1, 1996. Due to state law changes, no employees hired after that date are part of the system, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27412

WMU launches Colony Farms planning process, outlines next steps

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… Farms planning process, outlines next steps Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … Orchard property to become Phase II of WMU's Business Technology and Research Park. The 44-acre Colony Farm Orchard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/25951

WMU sales program nationally recognized for excellence

Haworth College of Business

… program nationally recognized for excellence Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—The Western Michigan University … on business. National recognition —The program is listed as No. 1 on the list of Top U.S. Sales Schools by study.com . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23394

WMU sales students take third at national sales competition

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… take third at national sales competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Kirk, Eckert and Kobliska … put countless hours in on their own.  "Ted and Steve could not have represented what selling the WMU way is all about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23291

Student sales team nets 'Rookie of the Year' award

News

… were each awarded $250 for being named the top rookies. "Knowing that we were competing against some of the top sales … says Steele. "At times it was nerve-wracking, but knowing that WMU has such a good program, we were confident … the Sales Education Foundation since 2007 and is rated the No. 2 program in the country by Education-Portal.com . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11573

Illinois native looking to expand role of women leaders in business

First-Year Faces

… Illinois native looking to expand role of women leaders in … Western, I knew right then—this is for me.” The Gurnee, Illinois, native was voted “Future Business Leader” every year … like Hormel, Meijer, Proctor and Gamble, Kellogg’s—it’s impressive.” Ehlebracht plans to join the Food …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70239