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Professor honored for her service, commitment to students

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… University, will be honored with the Distinguished Service Award during the Fall Awards Celebration on  Friday, Oct. 11 . “Dr. DeChano-Cook … to their success, both academically and personally, sets her apart as a leader who genuinely cares about every …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/lisa-dechano-cook-receives-2024-distinguished-service-award

Theatre department presents free performance of new musical

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… comedy with a distinctive jazz score. About the show Set in 1962, the story follows New York socialite Belinda … Mark Barkan Mark Barkan is a songwriter and producer. He was also a musical director for the television show "The … a Fool” and the often-covered “Pretty Flamingo,” which was a hit single for Manfred Mann in 1966. Barkan co-wrote …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15803

Internship proves fruitful for business student

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… category analyst in May. "The experience last summer was really eye-opening to me. I didn't realize how in depth the program at WMU was and all the opportunities we have here when I started my … at WMU. They take the time to get to know you as a person, set up company mixer events and give useful feedback on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53041

Three football Broncos earn chance to compete at next level

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… calls for four years straight is special. We are excited to watch him at the next level with the Vikings." Miller The … Lake High School graduate started his Bronco career as a walk-on defensive lineman. He eventually transitioned to … his hand up or down. The Raiders will have a special skill set to develop when Eric arrives." These minicamps are just …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53175

Biking for Black Lives Matter: WMU vocal jazz director raising money, awareness to combat systemic racism

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… Black Lives Matter: WMU vocal jazz director raising money, awareness to combat systemic racism Submitted by Erin Flynn … Fund. It's an idea that came to the avid cyclist while he was out for a ride shortly after the killing of George … about other charitable efforts to get involved in. He set an initial goal of riding 1,000 miles and raising …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60200

WMU now offering a bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting students this fall

College of Education and Human Development

… hour interdisciplinary program is made up of a unique set of courses representing 12 departments from four … to build community. One of the reasons why this major was created was to fill the demand of our corporations and nonprofits …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71572

Bolstered by court internship, political science grad prepares for law school

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… where he interned. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Political science has always interested Michael Sekich , but he wasn't sure how his love of reading, research and writing … played a pivotal role in developing his passion. She helped set him up with internships to explore potential career …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62478

Southwest Michigan slates 2019 Chávez march, awards dinner

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… Southwest Michigan slates 2019 Chávez march, awards dinner Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … The 25th annual march and program to recognize Chávez is set for Friday, March 29 . Meanwhile, the annual celebratory … is set for Saturday, March 30 . Elva Treviño Hart, an award-winning author, will give the keynote address during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52584

Local insights, global impact: An MBA journey at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… from across the country and world working together toward a common goal.” An Army officer in the logistics … York, as part of the 10 th Mountain Division as a fuel and water distribution platoon leader and maintenance control … critical it is to always be improving myself and my skill set.” Balaze notes that the professional accomplishment he …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/mba-steve-balaze

WMU and West Michigan Hispanic Chamber empower local entrepreneurs through bilingual accounting bootcamp

Professional Development

… community where they are.”   The 5-week accounting bootcamp was hosted at the WMU Grand Rapids campus. The bootcamp, … fostering inclusive, impactful education beyond our campus walls,” says Joanne Roehm , director of WMU-Grand Rapids. … such as KPIs, ROI, gross margins, and balance sheets.   Setting up meetings with CPAs to dig deeper into their …

https://wmich.edu/professional/news/2025/05/bilingual-accounting-bootcamp