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Students win two categories, $10,000 in statewide competition

News

… took top honors in two categories and a third team also was recognized at the recent Michigan Clean Energy Venture … for their innovative ideas. WMU teams won the Most Disruptive Technology and Best App categories. Now in its … with this year's challenge," says Barcley Johnson , management instructor and advisor to the teams. "The competition …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5569

Marketing, mobility and memories: Marco Azzopardi is making the most of his time at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… Marketing, mobility and memories: Marco Azzopardi is making the most of his time at WMU Submitted by Janine … retails wheelchair-accessible vehicles. In this role, he was responsible for generating leads, nurturing prospects, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74561

Sales students receive top honors at regional competition

Haworth College of Business

… Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An 11-member team of Western Michigan University students placed … were also included in the top five finalists in the individual round. Students Stacy Zoeller , Adam Lesniak and … individual round of competition, notes, "One thing I took away from this competition is the value of expecting the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50121

Experiences at WMU serve HR executive well in professional life

W Magazine

… with emotion when she speaks of her experience as a WMU summer orientation leader. The relationships she forged with … impact on the human resources professional she is today. “I was very quiet and shy, so I decided to challenge myself and … orientation leader. It was an amazing journey for me, and I discovered, if I followed my heart, I could really help the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57384

Balancing leadership and learning at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Second-year MBA student Jumangie Smith is discovering the depth of his capabilities through his … Hailing from Tillery, North Carolina, Smith’s commitment to enhancing his knowledge has already begun to have … skills. The most appealing aspect of the WMU program was the focus on understanding how to use data to achieve …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/mba-jumangie-smith-leadership

Climate crisis causes crescendo of catastrophe

W Magazine

… on Climate change has led to catastrophic flooding in some areas of the globe, while others are plagued with extreme drought. An ancient river dries up, unearthing a historic artifact submerged for centuries. Don't … drought evaporated the Elbe River. In Serbia, the Danube's waters receded to reveal Nazi warships sunken in World War …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69852

Student Success Toolkit

College of Education and Human Development

… Success Team (That's us!)   A trained academic coach will meet with you one-on-one to help examine perceived barriers … Meeting with an academic coach is one of the best ways to personalize your education and get on track … Student Opportunity Center located in the student center, near the main entrance (the have a cube/office there too if …

https://wmich.edu/education/toolkit

Understanding the CARES Act student loan relief

Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness

… Understanding the CARES Act student loan relief By Todd Mora, Program … required. Borrowers who have an adverse credit history must meet additional requirements to qualify. Direct … the balance. Update this at least quarterly, so you are always aware of what you owe. The relief granted in the CARES …

https://wmich.edu/financialplanning/cares

Putting student well-being ‘front and center’

W Magazine

… Putting student well-being ‘front and center’ Submitted by Megan Looker on Students spend time with therapy dogs as part of Mental Health Awareness Week in October 2020. The initiative featured … several events focused on easing student stress and building community amid distance education and the COVID-19 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63622

Avoiding Digital Distractions While Completing Homework

Precollege Programming

… Avoiding Digital Distractions While Completing Homework “I don’t care if a kid wants to tweet while she’s watching American Idol, or have … will take two-to-three times longer if you have your phone nearby, social media apps up, or even the Internet running. …

https://wmich.edu/precollege/atyp/digitaldistractions