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Thousands of students, families to attend summer orientation sessions

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on An orientation group tours Waldo Library. KALAMAZOO—Some 8,000 people, including … about college life and the people, educational options, services and resources at WMU. Most of their time will be … those who choose to participate in this orientation come away with a better understanding of WMU and its service and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7223

Director of executive education named for ISM program

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… education named for ISM program Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jones KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University’s … of the program that I will not touch in some significant way," Jones says. "I truly look forward to that challenge." … eliminate defects, not only in manufacturing, but also the service sectors. With his expertise and experiences, Jones …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8869

Food justice scholar to host day of events

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… Sustainable Business Practices, College of Health and Human Services, Department of Anthropology, Department of … of Family and Consumer Sciences: Dietetics and Food Service Administration, Environmental Studies Program, Lee …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8974

WMU, WCCCD add reverse transfer agreement to partnership

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Wayne County Community College District and Western Michigan … to WMU to complete their bachelor's degrees at a WCCCD Wayne County campus. Under the terms of the new reverse … serve some 2.3 million people who live within the college's service district. WCCCD's University Center in Harper Woods …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8660

Sales students receive top honors at regional competition

Haworth College of Business

… client interested in WebBuilder CS, a custom website service. In progressive rounds of competition, students had … individual round of competition, notes, "One thing I took away from this competition is the value of expecting the … to running multiple sales scenarios for this competition, I was able to stay calm and focused." Teamwork carried the …

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

Shifting focus: WMU film grad Aidan Ralko captures success through Experience-Driven Learning

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… in film, video and media studies and a resume packed with awards, internships, professional work and global experience … still have a 20-minute movie I made for ‘Toy Story 4’ that was basically the script from ‘Toy Story 3’ with me moving … in the 2025 Michigan Student Broadcast Awards in the public service announcement category for a drunk driving PSA. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/graduate-success-film-video-media-studies-aidan-ralko

International MBA student finds dual-enrollment program the key to her success

Haworth College of Business

… Academy Institute for Advanced Studies in 2021, Albert was inspired to dive into business further through her … my global perspective to drive innovation in product and service adaptation for worldwide markets, or to assist a … grace with the support of the WMU faculty.  " Beth Ernst was my first on-campus instructor, and her flawless …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74601

Investing in opportunity: Wes Nichols’ growth at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… in his career. “The team at the  Zhang Career Center is always available and close by to assist when needed. I … professionals from a variety of different career fields I was interested in and helped me narrow down my career choice … audit intern for  UHY LLP , an international professional service firm. In his position, he was responsible for …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/accountingwes-nichols-externship

Management professor Keenan dies

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… Department of Management died July 28 in Kalamazoo. He was 82. J. Michael Keenan Keenan first joined the WMU faculty in 1962, the year his department was established at the University. Over the next three … returning to WMU. He retired in 1999 after 31 years of service to the University, earning professor emeritus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17921

State group elects WMU executive to vice presidential post

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… executive director of professional and career development, was elected to the two-year position during the alliance's … oversees WMU's  Career and Student Employment Services . That comprehensive office empowers students to … as coordinator of professional practice services. She was promoted to acting associate director of the Career …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17565