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Standout business graduate enters workforce armed with grit, resilience

News

… by Erin Flynn on Read a special message from President Edward Montgomery  for Western Michigan University's 2020 … started his college career with a last-minute decision. “It was actually a blessing how I chose WMU during such a … for me. It was already April and my back was against the wall,” he says. “I kind of began to lose the excitement of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59046

Liv Hale’s future in advertising is the mane event

Haworth College of Business

… Haworth College of Business, Liv Hale rides at full speed toward her advertising aspirations. Originally from St. Louis, … coordination, marketing and organization of horse shows and was able to participate in the ideation, vendor outreach and … developed by students at WMU Haworth, with profits going toward student scholarships. Outside of her business pursuits, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73215

Forging a Creative Path: How Kayla Powers Built a Career on Her Own Terms

College of Fine Arts

… growing or gracefully fading around her. "People don't always associate Detroit with bountiful nature," Kayla shares, "but when I moved here, I was struck by the wild open spaces and how much life there was in them." Her art is a joyful celebration of this …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/09/wmu-alumni-kayla-powers

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

Professional Development

… community where they are.”   The 5-week accounting bootcamp was hosted at the WMU Grand Rapids campus. The bootcamp, … fostering inclusive, impactful education beyond our campus walls,” says Joanne Roehm , director of WMU-Grand Rapids. …

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

Top model, top student: WMU Medallion Scholar slays in the classroom and on the runway

News

… WMU Medallion Scholar slays in the classroom and on the runway Submitted by Erin Flynn on Maya Narayan has made multiple appearances on New York Fashion Week runways. (Photo courtesy: Jabbar Walker @art_of_jabbar ) … words from a basketball poster on her brother’s bedroom wall have become a mantra for Narayan: She tried just about …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/music-theatre-performance-medallion-scholar-new-york-fashion-week-maya-narayan

Graduate College moves, extends hours

News

… The college moved from its area on the second floor of Walwood Hall's west wing in August and now occupies the wing's entire first floor, which was vacated when the Office of Development and Alumni … in support of the effort will be recognized on a donor wall in the room. To donate to the Graduate College, follow …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34667

Students sought to answer tough questions as members of the Ethics Bowl team

News

… must defend its position in response to questions from a panel of judges and from the opposing team. Each team … Association and the Philosophy Documentation Center. WMU was the regional champion in 2006 and 2007 and placed in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42213

College of business receives naming gift for career center, ribbon-cutting set

Haworth College of Business

… Zhang has been quoted in national media including CNBC, the Wall Street Journal and Barron's. They are supporters of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28003

Not just an act: Theatre professor takes center stage

W Magazine

… Sean Carter Photography “Her comic timing is a joy to watch and her professionalism is evident in her preparation … of laughter that Thomsen sees as the play’s biggest takeaway. “The world we’re currently living in is so hard,” … audiences enjoy the show so much. “Kate’s acting has always had an element of fearlessness to it, even danger. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74826

Renowned business sustainability expert visits WMU

Sustainable Business Practices

… global brands, 1,600 factories and two million workers.  He was formerly the director of corporate responsibility at … and community investment. Prior to Burberry, he was the director of global partnerships at Gap Inc., where … has been featured in Bloomberg, the Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal and is published in numerous academic …

https://wmich.edu/sustainablebusiness/ansett