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Sew worth it—fashion design students use skills to craft masks for hospital workers

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… have called sewing a dying skill. That skill, however, is now helping protect frontline medical professionals from the … was an awesome chance to bring together design students who normally only have the opportunity to sew together when it's … she says. "We were able to do something together that was bigger than us and forget for a moment about the chaos around …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58737

Department of Commerce awards $2.1 million for Phase II of BTR Park

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… awards $2.1 million for Phase II of BTR Park Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Aerial view of WMU's Business Technology … next year. The need for Phase II of the park was triggered by the fact that the original BTR Park, located just …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35437

Frontline for relief: WMU team helps small businesses survive COVID-19 impacts

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… many small businesses throughout West Michigan are struggling to make ends meet. From lack of sales to growing … aid. However, preparing to secure disaster relief is no small feat, a detail the Michigan Small Business Development Center—SBDC—knows all too well. Housed within Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58749

Willow Martin: Finding your balance

Haworth College of Business

… to check in with classmates on FaceTime to catch up on notes and other course essentials. As she traveled to … Paula Eckert, her grandparents made a surprise appearance, not realizing that Martin was in class, and the class could … Palmer has started to do group chat through Elearning at normal class time to get participation points. This is nice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58744

WMU dining remains open, transitions to carry-out only

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… remains open, transitions to carry-out only Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As the novel coronavirus continues to affect lives, food remains an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58531

WMU history professor discovers new stories of early Colombia

History

… unintended detours, accolades and experiences. She is now able to reflect on a rewarding experience that gave her … Pérez-Villa first heard about the opportunity at the suggestion of a colleague, and after a lengthy four-stage interview process and a few months of delay, was notified of the award that set her off on a year-long …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75941

Adriana Vicario is marketing for success

Haworth College of Business

… and contribute through internships.  Digital marketing is not only an interactive and fast-paced field, but also one … TechNext organization, she will take a deep dive into technology, with interactions with West Coast alumni and their … will benefit her in the workplace.  “Through this class, I not only learned about content marketing and generating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69687

Finding his way: coursework, experiences and support

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… projects with an open mind. “I love how there are no right answers, only better answers; in the real world you … to Chemical Engineering class, Dr. Abubakr could see me struggling and told me start figuring out why I thought my … is shared with many of the professors.” In addition to Abukar, Hicks’ professors have a lasting impact on him and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75952

WMU students claim top spot in national digital marketing competition

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… Hooker on (Left to right) WMU students Lexi Payne, Parker Hurley and Liz Volante KALAMAZOO, Mich.— A team of students … colleges nationwide and was hosted by Purdue University Northwest. WMU's student team was composed of senior Lexi … the client's unique circumstances," explains Cowley. "The biggest challenge was compressing all of that into an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57297

Born to be a Bronco: finding pride in being a leader

Haworth College of Business

… finding pride in being a leader Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—There are many parts of Holly … anyone who wants to listen. “When I came to Western, I had no clue what I wanted to do as a future career,” she says. … Scholarship for her academic achievements. “One of my biggest highlights at WMU has been winning my scholarship. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69625