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High schoolers prepare for college through WMU business simulation course

Haworth College of Business

… At Van Buren Tech , students in the Applying Business Fundamentals course are building real-world skills while … challenge of keeping revenue above expenses.  “We wanted to provide the students the most realistic college … require a fair amount of effort, making it a great way to experience the expectations of a business class and …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/van-buren-tech-dual-enrollment-wmu-haworth

Foundation Scholars Program sets stage for success for music theatre graduate

News

… Mich.— Alyssa Zamora is passionate about theatre. She always has been. But it wasn't until she came to Western Michigan University that she saw the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64046

WMU supply chain student one of six to receive national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Sherman , a Western Michigan University supply chain management student from Lake Orion, Michigan, is among six … the country to receive a nationwide business scholarship awarded by the Richter Foundation and the Institute for … Scholarship Fund. The R. Gene Richter Scholarship, an award presented annually to the top supply management …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/06/richter-scholarship-nicole-sherman

Bin there, done that — student's research optimizes recycling

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… project for Newell Brands, determining the best placement of recycling centers to reduce waste. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Joshua Turske's behavioral analysis … The Findings Turske's team found recycling centers placed near exits yielded the best results. One of the main …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52646

Focused on family, alumna designs plan for future career

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… baby in tow and didn't miss a beat. "She is what keeps me going. This isn't just for myself; it's for my family now … the structure's roots. "I'm tired of vinyl siding; I want to see stone, brick," says Diaz-Cortes, who would …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/graduate-success-interior-architecture-design-liset-diaz-cortes

Recent graduate pursues dream to ignite students' passion for learning and discovery

College of Arts and Sciences

… program at the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey, he was sure he was on a path to becoming a medical doctor. But two years into his studies, a chance … the summer. After being interviewed, Cintron-Colon traveled nearly 2,000 miles from Puerto Rico to spend his summer in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69137

Coordinator named to oversee WMU's Lansing-area location

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… Division at Lansing Community College, where she was instrumental in the planning and execution of the … conferences. She also is an active member of the Delta Tau Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. … and economic development committees.  About WMU-Lansing For nearly 30 years, WMU-Lansing has been offering high-quality …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23490

Lorena Vazquez: A CEO in the making

Haworth College of Business

… marketing because it offers a dynamic, in-demand, and rewarding path with diverse opportunities, competitive … with audiences in the digital age. I’m looking forward to working hands-on with a team in a real-world … , has been integral to my success—she is always helping me rethink success strategies. Similarly, the IT staff …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/04/lorena-vazquez-2025-digitalmktg

A love letter to single parents: WMU alum publishes poetry collection

College of Arts and Sciences

… the release of his book, “Sprawl,” Collard is moving forward in the literary world, adding new titles as he goes.  … often discussed: Collard writes about being a low-income single parent.   “A lot of ‘Sprawl' is dealing with being … as he goes.  The cover of "Sprawl." “As an introvert, it was a little bit of a challenge,” says Collard. “But it’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74346

Dr. Inayat Mangla Brings Global Perspectives to WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Western Michigan University’s faculty in 1985 and has become an internationally recognized expert on global financial … concerned about the ideological direction QAU and Pakistan was being pointed to by the then Chancellor of QAU and … WMU’s Haworth College of Business. Over the course of his nearly 30—year career at WMU, Mangla has been the recipient …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/09/mangla-spotlight