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Pandemic didn’t swallow restaurant industry’s appetite for innovation

W Magazine

… Pandemic didn’t swallow restaurant industry’s appetite for innovation … a palatable pivot. Restaurants expanded patio space and cut costs by reducing staff. Some businesses tailor-made for … Others ditched brick-and-mortar operations for “ghost kitchens”—mobile units with space to prepare to-go meals …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63904

GVSU, WMU join forces for study of family owned businesses

News

… on The study is a partnership between WMU and GVSU. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—The Seidman College of Business at Grand … in tough economic times and better environmental stewards. By creating a database of information we can do a … . For more information contact J. Kevin McCurren, executive director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8622

Brandon K. Harris

Theatre

… is a performer, choral scholar, and director in the greater Grand Rapids and West Michigan area. He was also on staff for years with the Blue Lake Fine Arts … Scott Bosscher, Jed Scott, Dr Steven Hankle, Shania Twain, Sarah Brightman, Bobby Mc Ferrin, Kenny Rogers, Janis …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/directory/harris-brandon

Tuition adjustments approved to develop international partnerships

News

… over a period of time. The resolution passed by the board set the minimum tuition figure that could be offered at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/232

Honors College History

Lee Honors College

… student in her/his pursuit of academic excellence” was needed at WMU. Soon thereafter, an honors college was … the architects proposed, and once approved June 9, 2011 was set for the groundbreaking. The expanded and renovated facility hosted a grand opening on September 28, 2012 that was titled …

https://wmich.edu/honors/history

Western Michigan University partners with Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services to expand opportunities for Nursing Students

College of Health and Human Services

… of its kind in Michigan. In addition to the main campus in Grand Rapids, Pine Rest has 21 outpatient locations …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/04/pinerest0426

Ramona Meraz Lewis

Education Leadership, Research and Technology

… a past recipient of the Mary L. Dawson Teaching Excellence Award from the College of Education and Human Development. … global internship partnerships, and co-designing an award-winning international global classroom experience. This … (2025, April). Faculty Research and Creativity Activities Award (FRACAA). Western Michigan University. Serve as Lead PI …

https://wmich.edu/leadership/directory/lewis

Aspire: Professional Development for Rising Leaders

Professional Development

… career.  Program Overview Program Overview This two-day executive education program is designed for rising mid-career … Program Details TBD: Spring cohort dates coming soon!  WMU Grand Rapids (downtown campus) 200 Ionia Ave SW At this … Earn a Credly digital badge Secure one credit towards WMU's MBA  program, should you decide to enroll  …

https://wmich.edu/professional/individuals/aspire

From Aviation Management to Artemis: Dan Kosters and the Logistics of Lunar Exploration

College of Aviation

… Lake, the Lake Michigan shoreline community due east of Grand Rapids. "Whether it is streamlining aerospace hardware supply chains, helping with advising on logistics … can come back in unexpected ways and become valued assets.  You never know where your journey will take you."   …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/05/kosters

Dining Services partners with Invisible Need to expand food options

News

… food that we make for them," he says. "Some students are away from home for the first time, and to be able to give … Hazel discuss the INP partnership in the Bernhard Center kitchen. Quality is top of mind for the chef, who's been … to feeding students in need, the new initiative also helps cut down on waste—something nutrition specialist Emily Hazel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58180