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Following her father’s footsteps: Lily Zwanka’s breakthrough into food marketing

Haworth College of Business

… opportunities for where I could go after graduation which is a fantastic feeling to have.” There are many reasons why … off campus. Joining a student organization on campus was what gave Lily the confidence to present at conferences, … I am today. It is how I got my first internship with Kellogg’s, made many friends, and learned how to network …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69899

Brush Ease wins first place at Bronco Pitch Competition

Haworth College of Business

… by Abbie Griffith on Brush Ease was the winning team at this year's Bronco Pitch Competition. Left to right are team … and objectivity about their product and communicated what they had learned during the competition. Nguyen adds, … up and drop off from their home. Team members were Ross Briggs of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Nate Neubauer of Sterling, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75711

Honoring resilience: The significance of Indigenous Peoples Day in Michigan

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… Michigan University recognizes the resilience and historical contributions of Native Americans to the … Ojibwe and AfroAnishaabe communities. They talked about what Indigenous Peoples Day means to them. NASO is also … and Lisa Martin of the Muscogee Nation will discuss what it means to be two-spirit, which refers to a spiritual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65903

Daniel Tiger brings Mister Rogers' legacy to the stage

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… Daniel Tiger brings Mister Rogers' legacy to the stage Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The show is based on the animated children's show, "Daniel Tiger's … Neighborhood." KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The legacy of the beloved "Mister Rogers" lives on with the hit television series, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30648

WMU to confer some 2,600 degrees during spring commencement

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… M. Dunn will preside over the spring 2016 graduation exercises. In all, the University will confer 2,615 degrees: … level, 571 at the master's level, one at the specialist level and 39 at the doctoral level. Special note to … are available. The only way to secure those tickets is though the Miller Auditorium box office, and they will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31775

Engineering prof wins NIH grant for research on heart disease

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… Engineering prof wins NIH grant for research on heart disease Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Springstead … an Applied Sciences. He began studying the science behind what leads to blockage inside arterial walls as a … initiate the beginning stages of heart disease. Here's what has been determined so far. LDL particles enter the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22649

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

College of Aviation

… "ops" to advance toward a career while at Westminster Christian High School -- other than "pass my classes" as a … the high caliber of Western's aviation program, but what makes the college even more satisfying and attractive … that I have instructors and professionals who care about what I'm doing with my studies here at WMU.”  With at least …

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

Western’s jazz program claims top honors in prestigious international music competition

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… beat! Western Michigan University’s jazz studies program is boasting several wins in DownBeat magazine's 44th annual … Graduate and undergraduate students secured seven awards in what’s considered the most prestigious competition in jazz … Graduate College Outstanding Arrangement-Vocal “What About Today?” Greg Jasperse , professor. Faith Quashie …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64332

Luncheon to honor human performance, health education alumni

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… on campus at the Fetzer Center. The main focus of the event is to provide public recognition for the professional accomplishments, contributions and service of outstanding alumni. … will be recognized. The cost to attend the luncheon, which is open to the public, is $20 per person, and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22838

Hope in the darkness: WMU music therapy alum finds calling in hospice

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… ARBOR, Mich.—A guitar slung on her back, Kaitlin Ridgway isn't the typical professional you'd expect to see walking … then see the transition in how they interact with her and what she brings to them in that music therapy visit and how … helping them make progress so they can articulate what's happening in music and how that translates into …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55317