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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 … these workers gives me a sense of purpose and commitment.” Upon her start at MANN+HUMMEL, Robach quickly learned how … Haworth are preparing students for challenges and triumphs upon entering the workforce.” In addition to the academic …

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

WMU accountancy student receives $10,000 scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… team, which the scholarship has enabled. But perhaps the biggest reward is the confidence that the recognition has … in her. “ Dr. Jim Penner , chair of the department, had a significant impact on me. He is someone who goes above and … interesting and is very passionate about teaching. I look up to her. Thomas notes that Burke suggested she begin the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73623

Strategic Planning enters next phase at WMU

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… attend town hall listening sessions and engage in surveys designed to spark reflection and generate ideas about the … might look like and the values that define WMU. A virtual suggestion box remains open online. "Our process this year … well as other national data sources," Bott says. Working groups have now been formed to address seven key University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66741

WMU new economic development park honored for cleanup, sustainable use of land

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… WMU new economic development park honored for cleanup, sustainable use of land Submitted by Deanne Puca on BTR … that "break the mold of standard building construction, design and operations," according to the regional chapter. The … which was completed in fall 2020, used sustainable design principles to create new site-ready property for future …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67442

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

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… has her eyes set on.  “I love having the flexibility and freedom to find a specific part of cybersecurity I love and … 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

Choreographing busy schedule, student driven to help people

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… and overcome life challenges," says Owens, whose family suggested she consider nursing as she began thinking about her … Grant, it offers financial assistance and academic support to recruit, retain and graduate more students from … work with my hospital schedule or maybe try to find some freelance work," says Owens, who was the featured …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53042

Robert S. Kaiser Sales, Negotiation and Leadership Lab opens to students

Haworth College of Business

… learning to the next level. In addition, it will also open up opportunities for us to host student sales competitions, … Corporation, the world's premiere automotive paint shop supplier. The company maintains multiple manufacturing … around the world. The company has won five General Motors Supplier of the Year Awards. In addition to his success in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49572

Biomedical sciences graduate continues family legacy at WMU

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… to Walwood Hall from Bahrain, where he was helping set up a business. “I’m grateful to be a Bronco because I am … dedicated professors,” says Sleymann, who admits she struggled with doubt early on as classes became more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59037

Ready for liftoff: Engineering student has sights set on space

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… that her lifelong love for math and science, bolstered by supportive faculty,  led her to choose engineering. “Our … right back in like nothing happened and they brought me up to speed on the projects.” True to form, she continued … professors. “I have always been the type of person to stay super busy,” she says. “Diving into as much as I can without …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66271

Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce

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… The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports moms were laid off or furloughed at a rate three times working dads due to … "We've never had institutions that were particularly supportive of working parents (in the United States)," Kimmel … Kimmel says the pandemic has highlighted the lack of support for and access to childcare in the United States. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63542