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Student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.­­—Student entrepreneurs from Western Michigan University are being recognized for their … engineering student  Noah Schultz , of Washington, Michigan, received the $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59392

Fine arts staff using skills for pandemic-fighting mask production

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… Kathleen MacKenzie sews masks from home for Western Michigan University alumni who are in the medical field. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University College of Fine Arts employees, known …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58953

For virtual job interviews: Make a list, check your surroundings twice

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As Western Michigan University students prepare for virtual interviews … to pivot in this new recruiting and hiring climate. Kellogg Company , like many employers, quickly shifted many of … manager for University Relations at the Battle Creek, Michigan-based food manufacturing company.  She says it's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63027

Football, fun and fans highlight homecoming week

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Cheer on Bronco football during Western Michigan University's homecoming week beginning Sunday, Oct. … , M.A. 91, founder and CEO of Zhang Financial in Portage, Michigan. The virtual award presentation will be available …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65814

Men's, women's soccer players recognized with All-American honors

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Bock KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University men's soccer players Zach Bock , a … and advanced to the Sweet 16 before eventually falling to Michigan State University. Bye The Broncos had a 17-4-1 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44205

Disney's 'The Lion King' opens at Miller Auditorium

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… Mich.—Disney's "The Lion King" is now open at Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium for a limited … Auditorium is part of the Zhang Financial Broadway in West Michigan Series. Tickets are on sale now and range from $32 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46172

Wind and percussion musicians featured at 50th annual festival

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… by Deanne Puca on Markowski KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University School of Music's 50th annual Spring … Michael Markowski All-Star Band. Students from 48 Michigan high schools were nominated by their band directors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46391

Student entrepreneur wins award for sustainable clothing company

Haworth College of Business

… annually to recognize students in Starting Gate, Western Michigan University’s business accelerator, who use their … endeavors. Gunnett, a senior from Kalamazoo, Michigan, majoring in entrepreneurship, won the $10,000 … solid financial standing and the ability to create bigger and better opportunities. It will also put the company …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68618

Spring 2024 career fairs connect Western students with hundreds of employers

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… spring career fairs beginning Tuesday, Feb. 6 . The Western Michigan University-organized events are free and open to … Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The biggest spring event is the annual spring Career Fair in … of Education and Human Development. Schools from throughout Michigan will showcase their internship, full-time and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74469

Shannon Carpenter Fine Tunes Her Time in Aviation Technical Operations

College of Aviation

… a couple hundred miles to the Kalamazoo campus of Western Michigan University to navigate her next steps in … plant.  Western made all of this possible -- I stayed in Michigan, I'm being prepared to get my certificates, and I …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2020/09/shannon-carpenter