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What should I update on my Handshake account?

Career and Student Employment Services

… What should I update on my Handshake account? There are a few things you should update at least … once a semester (if not more frequently) on your Handshake account:  Update your GPA as it changes - this field does … set GPA requirements, and having an updated GPA on your account will allow you access to the opportunities for which …

https://wmich.edu/career/updatebjacct

Three accountancy students receive $15,000 scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Three accountancy students receive $15,000 scholarship Submitted … college student, I initially thought I would struggle; however, the accounting curriculum and professors … Haworth College of Business has been the connections I’ve created,” says Welk. “As an accounting transfer student, I …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/pcaob-scholarship

Alyssa Krazel finds her fit in the accounting field

Haworth College of Business

… Alyssa Krazel finds her fit in the accounting field Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, … Originally from Farmington Hills, Michigan, the accountancy student at the Haworth College of Business is … in her field. Looking forward to her future, Krazel knows accountancy is the program for her. “The thing that excites …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/accountancyalyssa-krazelinternship

WMU partners with local tribes to create tribal governance graduate certificate

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU partners with local tribes to create tribal governance graduate certificate Submitted by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73676

Pandemic inspires students to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways

News

… Pandemic inspires students to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways Submitted by … members that feature established characters and even those created based on children’s ideas. Vanessen recalls an … ability to bring joy at a time when many people would struggle to find it.” VanGilder characterized that particular …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59946

Two student artists create technology and nature-inspired murals in Waldo Library

University Libraries

… Two student artists create technology and nature-inspired murals in Waldo … support from the University Libraries, Bae and Lebert will create murals on the lower level and first floor, … The murals’ subjects are significantly different. Bae will create a technology and future-focused mural on the lower …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/10/waldo-library-murals

WMU and West Michigan Hispanic Chamber empower local entrepreneurs through bilingual accounting bootcamp

Professional Development

… Chamber empower local entrepreneurs through bilingual accounting bootcamp Submitted by Ross Fuller on WMU instructor Dr. Jim Penner talking with an accounting bootcamp participant. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.— What … strengthen the regional economy.   Funded by the WK Kellogg Foundation, this initiative addresses a gap that WMHCC …

https://wmich.edu/professional/news/2025/05/bilingual-accounting-bootcamp

WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees

News

… WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54617

Western’s Pilot Plant gains machine to create recyclable, compostable trays

W Magazine

… Western’s Pilot Plant gains machine to create recyclable, compostable trays Submitted by Deanne … at the WMU Pilot Plant.   WMU's Pilot Plant is able to create food packing products such as shallow and deeps … in the country that are utilizing technology to create 3D packaging products from recyclable and compostable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70874

WMU students create apiary, study the imperiled honeybee

News

… WMU students create apiary, study the imperiled honeybee Submitted by … the students checked to see if each colony had a healthy, egg-laying queen. And how was that "nuc" hive coming along? … collapse disorder. The students have been learning how to create and maintain hives to raise awareness and study the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20781