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Steven Widger: Growth through connections
Haworth College of Business
… , his time at Western Michigan University has paved the way for his professional path. The senior studying supply … says, “Not only will faculty members go the extra mile to set you up for academic and professional success, but many of the professors want to get to know you individually. Seeing their …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/supplychainmanagement-stevenwidger-growth-connections
Students crack code for career success at WMU Cybersecurity Summit
News
… A student asks a question during a session. “This year was a huge success! We had strong student participation and … in planning and executing the summit, a process Barton says was vital for the event’s success. “It empowers them to … the city’s cyber infrastructure. “Western has definitely set me up in a way that is so good foundationally that …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/students-lead-cybersecurity-summit-2025
HR student Victoria Loikits finds her passion in impacting others
Haworth College of Business
… helping companies realize that people are their greatest asset. As she prepares to graduate in spring 2024, Loikits of … “WMU Haworth provided an outstanding education where I was able to explore a variety of majors before settling on … training and development intern at Stryker. There, she was responsible for identifying courses, experiences and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74911
Luke Thelen’s career looks 'pitcher' perfect
Haworth College of Business
… information to the public. My mom is an accountant and was a big inspiration for me when choosing a career field as I saw the impactful work she was doing. It’s also a goal for me to start my own business, … Readiness Series, mock interviews and career fairs set students up for success.” Outside of his academic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74603
Head Banging with Helen Hoffman – Music Aficionado, Soon-To-Be Professional Pilot, and Student Extraordinaire
College of Aviation
… a northern suburb of Detroit. Like many a teenager, she was uncertain of her future course in life, but she also realized that the best place to get something started was in her high school years. Hoffman and best friend, … a degree in aviation was my goal." So naturally, her sights set on the NCAA Division 1 university in southwest Michigan …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/02/hoffman
WMU Student Center becomes the 17th campus building to earn LEED certification
WMU Student Center
… dining center. (Kalamazoo, Mich.) - The WMU Student Center was awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design v4 … Council, the LEED ratings system provides a widely used set of environmentally responsible design and construction …
https://wmich.edu/student-center/news/2025/08/student-center-leed-certification
Barbara Jane Miller obituary
News
… and widow of WMU's third president, died Feb. 14. She was 98. Miller, of Palm Desert, California, was fondly known as Jane or Janie by family and friends. She … to Kalamazoo, Miller volunteered at WMU, helping to set up a program teaching newly blind persons techniques to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38732
WMU to confer nearly 1,900 degrees during fall commencement
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… three fall ceremonies last about two hours and are geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11936
John E. Martell Jr. obituary
News
… University, died at home in Kalamazoo Nov. 12 . He was 71. Martell is best remembered for his dedication to … national scholarships. As late as June 2009, Martell was still serving on a temporary basis as an advisor for the … an on-campus memorial service. The on-campus service is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, in the Lee Honors …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11646
Best-selling author to share war letters from U.S. troops
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… Best-selling author to share war letters from U.S. troops Submitted by Anonymous (not … will share correspondence from U.S. soldiers in American wars during a visit to the campus of Western Michigan University. Carroll's talk is set for 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 , in Brown Auditorium in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/112