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Integrated supply management student wins prestigious scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Club. “ This scholarship gives me validation that hard work does pay off,” says Dober. “It feels great to be recognized … and is a motivated and committed student who is willing to go above and beyond to achieve success in the supply chain … herself.” Dober has been a standout student throughout her time at Western. “Madison has the enthusiasm, energy and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69719

Using music as a vessel for social justice

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… from a performing arts high school in the heart of Chicago to a public research university in Kalamazoo, however, … how I felt, or my perspective, about Black men in America. What we go through emotionally, socially, economically—all … as an activist in the typical sense of the word. But he does have a passion for using his art as activism and giving …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62039

WMU wins $779,072 grant, partners with Oxford in Web project

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… interesting, always sort of hot-button issues--existence of god, miracles--that's always going to get people going from one side or another," McGrew says. "What the Templeton Foundation said was, 'Look, what's the … now. It is hoped the database will be up and running in time for McGrew to use it as a tool in a class for religious …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18700

Propellers, Power-plants, and Passion: Mason Mihelich Pursues a Career in Aviation Maintenance

College of Aviation

… professional aviation maintenance technician Taking a trip up into the clouds as a senior in high school was more than … part of a city of 114,000 35 miles northwest of Chicago.  He passed a few other things as well -- being among the … the high caliber of Western's aviation program, but what makes the college even more satisfying and attractive …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/04/mihelich

Housing and Residence Life and Institutional Equity staff win GLASS award at Great Lakes Association of College & University Housing Officers conference

Housing and Residence Life

… introduced their Black Lives Matter statement to address ongoing racial injustice, all while promoting DEI work … meaningfully engage with the broader campus community.    “What's particularly significant is how our staff has become … had a strong reputation in the field as a department that does good work, but this allows us to provide a narrative on …

https://wmich.edu/housing/news/2024/12/glacuho-award

Western's Army ROTC again recognized with top cadet in state

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… with top cadet in state Submitted by Deanne Puca on Caleb Goodell of Manchester is the third Western Army ROTC member … Arsenal of Democracy Chapter 2021 Officer's Saber—the third time a member of the Bronco Battalion has been selected in … that the WMU ROTC program assists cadets in are what I was looking for as a student and cadet." A former …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63924

Persistence pays dividends for business student with accounting job waiting after graduation

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… Mich.—Family is important to Jamilah Anthony . It's what fuels her drive to succeed and also what she's found in … what you really have!'" says Anthony, who grew up in Muskegon, Michigan. She'd been interested in Western because of … office hours. I will literally be there for hours at a time, not even always talking about work. Just having …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66508

New Empowering Futures Community promotes exploration, campus engagement at Western

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… college student. (My family) has had some hard times, been homeless, lived in motels and stuff like that. … grateful that I found the path I did, because I always knew what I wanted to do—being in the entertainment industry—but I didn't know if I could go for it," says Taylor, who grew up in Troy, Michigan. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67074

Connecting with Hannah Kovachevich: the sales role model

Haworth College of Business

… student and graduate Briannah Conly , B.B.A.’22. Unsure of what she wanted to major in, Kovachevich followed Conly’s … trying to sell the most expensive product to someone who doesn’t need it,” she says. “It was about asking questions … will make sales professionals thrive. “In sales you can go as far as you’re willing to work. I look forward to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70678

Pandemic pushes dancers to explore new territory in virtual Winter Gala

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… I've ever done. It really opened my viewpoint to what is possible with technology and dance and how they … create again with each other was so exciting, and it really does spark my passion," Jacobs says. "Being able to bring it … Gala Dance Concert will be streamed live at the following times: Friday, Feb. 26, at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at 2 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63239