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Haley Jackson is the heart of human resources

Haworth College of Business

… by Abbie Griffith on Haley Jackson KALAMAZOO, Mich.— For some people, the dream school awaits halfway across the country. For Western Michigan … has set Jackson up for success in her future career. Holding leadership roles is a collaborative endeavor and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70034

Inspired by alumni grandparents, future Bronco aims to take wing as pilot

First-Year Faces

… future Bronco aims to take wing as pilot Submitted by Megan Looker on GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Not many know their … changed the course of Katherine Jendrasiak ’s life when she was just 13.  “It was their 50th anniversary, and they … was a given for the Grand Rapids resident.  While attending Grand Rapids’ West Michigan Aviation Academy as a high …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68369

Brandon Owen has found where he belongs

Haworth College of Business

… of Business has found his place in the supply chain management program.  Having completed an associate degree at Lake … going on a tour of the college, I realized that WMU Haworth was the place I wanted to be. Since starting my studies, I’ve discovered a learning environment that’s tailored …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75420

Understanding grief: WMU philosophy professor awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship

College of Arts and Sciences

… Understanding grief: WMU philosophy professor awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship Submitted by Anonymous …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75178

Alumnus to lead WMU recruitment, enrollment management efforts

News

… Alumnus to lead WMU recruitment, enrollment management efforts Submitted by Anonymous … in the semester before I completed my bachelor's degree. It was a privilege, and I have been hooked ever since," says … an undergraduate and a graduate student is going to be rewarding personally and professionally." Christopher W. Tremblay …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5734

WMU student among 10 nationwide to win coveted scholarship

News

… to receive a prestigious nationwide business scholarship awarded by the Richter Foundation and the Institute for Supply Management's Richter Scholarship Fund. Hanna Downs , of Novi, … The 2013 Richter Scholars will be honored at an April 27 dinner at the ISM Annual International Supply Management …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6466

WMU student one of six to receive national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… receive national scholarship Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Madison Dober KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University integrated supply management student is among six students from across the country … to receive a coveted nationwide business scholarship awarded by the Richter Foundation and the Institute for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71508

Choreographing busy schedule, student driven to help people

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dancer. Choreographer. Nurse. Scholar. Mentor. Philanthropist.  There are many words to describe … people realize," says Owens. As a child, Owens remembers always wanting to help people feel better when they were sick. That passion to help grew as she did. "I've always found joy in helping others excel and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53042

Sharon Gill Awarded Grant to Study Soundscape

College of Arts and Sciences

… Sharon Gill Awarded Grant to Study Soundscape Department of Biological … associate professor, Dr. Sharon Gill received an award of nearly $25,000 from the Eppley Foundation to research the … areas of stress and sleep. In order to inform more than the scientific community and stakeholders, Gill has started …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/soundscape-grant

Researcher who models off-world storms earns NASA fellowship

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… atmospheric processes hundreds of millions of miles away on Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune—the solar … polar vortices, large patches of air circulating near the pole. These circulations are sometimes bounded by a … fellowship is a coup for the veteran engineer, who's taught thermodynamics, materials science and graduate-level fluid …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36117