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Letter from the Executive Director

The Evaluation Center

… some seasonal highlights: In late summer  2024, we wrapped up several months of work to clarify our mission, vision, … two-day annual meeting at WMU. Members worked on a major update of the  Program Evaluation Standards .  In winter,  … by the American Evaluation Association president, keeping up a now 13-year tradition. The various events associated …

https://wmich.edu/evaluation/director24

Meet Haley: Higher education and student affairs

College of Education and Human Development

… feel well prepared for any career in student engagement. — Why did you choose WMU and the HESA program? I'm from … life and I did my undergrad program here. WMU is just a good like mix of feeling like big and small at the same time … and I would recommend it. Even for someone like me who doesn't know if they want to build a career in student …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-summerfield

Staff Spotlight: Anthony Smith – From Student Technician to IT Specialist

Information Technology

… mentoring student technicians to ensure a smooth tech support experience. From Lawrence to WMU Anthony grew up in … sees his role as a stepping stone toward his long-term goal of working in cybersecurity. He’s already gained … with his girlfriend, visiting the farmer’s market, golfing, playing pickup basketball, and gaming with friends. …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/11/anthony-smith-it-staff-highlight

Multitalented microbiology student highly lauded for her scholarship

Research and Innovation

… Aug. 24, 2016 Read more about WMU researchers and their ongoing work in the WMU Magazine . KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Carol … herself as a scientific investigator, racking up a series of awards. Her latest accolades include being … the oil leaked into what is a remote area near Bemidji and does not impact community drinking water, the petroleum was …

https://wmich.edu/research/multitalented-microbiology-student-lauded

WMU Theatre Presents HEAD OVER HEELS

Theatre

… HEAD OVER HEELS THE MUSICAL Songs by The Go-Go's |  Conceived by and Original Book by Jeff Whitty | … to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s! A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, HEAD …

https://wmich.edu/events/67264

Annual food marketing conference features industry leaders

News

… by Cindy Wagner on Lempert KALAMAZOO—NBC's "Today" show supermarket guru, Phil Lempert , will join a list of top food … shopper behavior study in his presentation "Reality TV Goes In-store: Tracking the Path-to-Purchase"; and Tom … from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, including the following: "The Why Behind the Buy," Colin Stewart, senior vice president of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5472

Sales students continue to take high honors in national competitions

News

… the two took top honors in the individual speed-selling category at a national sales competition, continuing a run of … and meet individually with executives as they highlight why the executives should hire them. She also placed fourth … only one week away, I fell into a slump, but with the support of our awesome faculty and fellow peers, when it came …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3385

WMU student among 10 nationwide to win coveted scholarship

News

… awarded by the Richter Foundation and the Institute for Supply Management's Richter Scholarship Fund. Hanna Downs , … Western Michigan University at the conference. It is going to be a great opportunity for me to expand my … I need to make a good impression at the conference and show why Western is such an outstanding institution." Downs is …

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

From frontline worker to a future in HR: Jessica Robach has found her purpose

Haworth College of Business

… of positive relationships and empathy. As she finishes up her final year at Western Michigan University, she is … says. “My experience in manufacturing helped me develop my ‘why’ in pursuing an HR major. Front-line workers are the … these workers gives me a sense of purpose and commitment.” Upon her start at MANN+HUMMEL, Robach quickly learned how …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73614

Intrigued by a good mystery, Western student decodes path in cybersecurity

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Intrigued by a good mystery, Western student decodes path in cybersecurity … cybersecurity and potentially learning how to hack. That is why I chose cybersecurity as my major.” With the employment … terrible and being afraid of heights didn’t help. It ended up being one of my favorite classes during that semester and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70195