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WMU accountancy student recognized for achievements, leadership with $5,000 scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Foundation Final Year Scholarship, a $5,000 scholarship awarded to students who are in their final year of studying … Michigan Accountancy Foundation seeks to encourage and reward in students.” Hahn graduated from WMU in spring 2023 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71737

Program that helps kids read wins STAR Award

News

… Program that helps kids read wins STAR Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Case-Parris … improve their reading skills has been saluted with a STAR Award . The award was presented at an April 24 ceremony in Kalamazoo's Chenery Auditorium. Now in its 28th year, the STAR Awards are a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/6964

How Max Roth discovered his inner leader

Haworth College of Business

… has been on a journey at Western Michigan University to discover his t alents. Double majoring in sales and …   Max Roth “ What led me to the sales program initially was my love for working with others to reach a common goa l. I enjoy connecting with people , but I wanted more of a team atmosphere as well which is what led …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71428

Alumnus returns for one more challenge—a master's degree in finance from WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… degree in finance from WMU Haworth Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Pavel Kolyvanov, MBA’19, is pursuing a Master of Science in finance to enhance his skills as a strategic planning specialist. … , MBA’19, is no stranger to pursuing a challenge. His latest goal is earning a Master of Science in finance from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71376

Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program

College of Education and Human Development

… program Submitted by Chris Hybels on Austin Giles and mentor teacher Laurie Kuiper. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"I had this … to be a special education teacher. I didn't know how it was going to happen," says  Austin Giles . Starting as a secretary in Portage Public Schools (PPS), Giles knew he wanted to be a teacher. Unsure how and where to start, he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74283

Finding his way: coursework, experiences and support

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Finding his way: coursework, experiences and support Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Colton Hicks (left) enjoys an alumni award event in the College … before they put in a solution.”  At Western, Hicks’ greatest influences have been the people around him that never …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75952

Recruitment and Outreach Specialist-Military

Human Resources

… and outreach activities, strategies and programs to recruit, admit and enroll military students to an assigned department at the University. Major duties … University offices, departments and external stakeholders to represent programs and departments at various college …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010959

Better buildings through innovation and problem-solving

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… through innovation and problem-solving Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jessica Schneider chose the civil engineering … the environment and building and construction. In addition to her studies, internships and work in the WMU Office of … types of systems and equipment are properly installed, tested and functioning as intended. This role is not limited …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73180

Self-watering planters sow seeds of sustainability across campus

News

… Self-watering planters sow seeds of sustainability across campus … from Landscape Services have potted and placed 66 self-watering planters across campus to not only make Western more beautiful but also more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64318

Peyser Endowment for the Study of New France

History

… Endowment for the Study of New France The Department of History at Western Michigan University is home to the Joseph L. … Peyser Endowment for the Study of New France. The endowment was created by J. Randall Peyser with a gift of $100,000 to … of the previously lost Fort St. Joseph. Fort St. Joseph was an important French trading post, located in present day …

https://wmich.edu/history/peyserendowment