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Hustle matters: Q&A with Aaron Coney

Marketing

… of the most interesting experiences I’ve had in my career was landing a presentation design contract with Disney … Experiences and Products. Although COVID-19 has kept me away from Disney’s Creative Campus, I don’t think I ever had … as accomplishments I’m most proud of, on March 9, 2018, I set a career goal to book 15 guests at a Comic-Con and gave …

https://wmich.edu/marketing/coney2020

Honorary Degree Policy

Policies

… accolades. Western Michigan University (WMU) intends to award honorary degrees on a selective basis to exemplary … better align intent with process. Development of dual pathways for vetting nominations through either a scholastic or … WMU may bestow, nominees must meet the expectations set forth below. 4.3 Current WMU employees, current WMU …

https://wmich.edu/policies/honorary-degree

Preparing to prosper: Broncos get resume-worthy experience through internships

News

… through internships Submitted by Erin Flynn on Hannah Kalleward, center, is helping develop safety procedures for … Tyler Matta, Meegan Heerlyn, Hunter Shulfer, Hannah Kalleward and Max Vreman are all Broncos interning at GPI. … of, so they were willing to hire me," he says. The strong set of skills he built in Western's program, in addition to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68872

Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation

College of Aviation

… it came to a career in aviation, Alexis Brown always seemed to know she was on the right "track." During their college careers, her … he has taught me," she says.  "I really do believe he set a solid foundation in me.  I knew I would always get …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58976

Supporting libraries through collaboration

University Libraries

… that propel state and national library initiatives forward, collaborating with colleagues across Michigan and … the transformative potential of integrating structured datasets into educational curricula. Daria Orlowska, data …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2024/02/impact-report-supporting-libraries

College praises tenure of departing longtime dean

College of Education and Human Development

… the University. Beyond his work within the college, Dr. Li was a strong advocate for the University and our larger … CEHD’s cumulative research expenditure from 2017 to 2022 was $27.7 million, the largest among all colleges at WMU. … compassion and commitment to his colleagues and our youth set him apart. I cannot thank him enough for all he has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68668

Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony Award

News

… Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Tony … "Ragtime" and "Kiss me Kate." "Her legacy is that she set the standard. She raised the bar," says D. Terry …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53728

Communitywide sustainability resource offerings keep evolving

News

… a "green fee" to support campus sustainability. The move was instrumental in creating the Office for Sustainability … and leader. "The Office for Sustainability is geared toward students who pay the sustainability fee because they … faculty, staff and students can buy an EcoJug or a utensils set for $5 and a tote for $4. The office also has a limited …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53507

Twenty-four incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

News

… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … member of the football team and under his school's no-set-captains policy, served several times in that leadership … Tennessee; and prepared and served food at a local soup kitchen. In addition, she participated in the Service Over …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16679

Western opens door to life-changing experiences for business law grad

News

… Broncos. That's what put me over the edge," he says. That set the tone for his journey at Western Michigan University, … same person as before; I have new aspirations," he says. "I want to live a life of meaning." OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75608