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Preparing for private equity success at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… Preparing for private equity success at WMU Haworth Submitted by … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Senior finance student Michael Harmon is tackling preparation for the workforce through … University. From Muskegon, Michigan, Harmon has found his professional footing at the Haworth College of Business. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/finance-michael-harmon-private-equity

WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 High School Assistant Principal of the Year

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 High School Assistant Principal of the Year Submitted by Chris Hybels on Tara … investment being made in every child,” says  Kristin   Higgins , instructional coach and teacher. Becker-Utess will …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/tara-becker-utess-alumni-state-award-assistant-principal-secondary-education

Marketing that makes a difference: Q&A with Dr. Ann Veeck

Haworth College of Business

… Marketing that makes a difference: Q&A with Dr. Ann Veeck … Dr. Ann Veeck , professor of marketing, was honored this fall with Western Michigan University’s Distinguished Teaching Award . For nearly 25 years, she has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69503

‘Pay it forward’: Alumnus mentors others to plan for future, helps revitalize local community

News

… local community Submitted by Deanne Puca on February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of … a time to recognize the important role Black history plays in U.S. and Western history. This month, the University is … years old. The experience sparked an interest in personal investing and planning for a future that extends beyond …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67101

WMU awarded $13.7M federal grant to support college readiness for thousands of regional middle schoolers

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… WMU awarded $13.7M federal grant to support college readiness for thousands of regional middle schoolers Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University received … for middle school students across five regional school districts. The transformative initiative, led by Dr. Erika …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/federal-grant-supports-regional-middle-schoolers-college-readiness

WMU responds to Michigan House budget proposal for higher education

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… proposal for higher education Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University offers the statement below in response to the budget proposal for higher education … June 12 . We appreciate the proposal for a generous and historic funding increase for Western Michigan University and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/wmu-response-michigan-house-budget-proposal-higher-education

Innovative Models of Care and Support – Study Abroad in Ireland & Northern Ireland

College of Health and Human Services

Innovative Models of Care and Support – Study Abroad in … hiatus, the program has run continuously ever since and is recognized as the longest-running study abroad program at … innovative models of care and support—with a strong emphasis on older adults—the program offers a wide range of …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/10/mickus-ireland

Recent grad credits Global Studies in the Field course, Global Engagement Program for career growth

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Recent grad credits Global Studies in the Field course, Global Engagement Program for career … today, the 2024 graduate, says the lessons she took from GIST 3100: Global Studies in the Field have taken on a new … at WMU. She wears traditional Costa Rican clothing in this photo from her travels. "GIST 3100 opened my eyes to the …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/program-feature-global-studies

Physician assistant students explore global medicine in Kenya

College of Health and Human Services

… Physician assistant students explore global medicine in Kenya Submitted by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— This summer, five students from the College of Health and …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/09/elective-africa

Keep things moving during fall move-in by keeping construction in mind

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… Keep things moving during fall move-in by keeping construction in mind Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Summer is winding down and soon Western Michigan University's … as organized and seamless as possible, and staying apprised of the city of Kalamazoo’s construction near campus can …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/fall-move-kalamazoo-construction-updates-2024