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2025 Retirement Reception

April 10 | 4-5:30 PM | Student Center Ballroom

The College of Education and Human Development at Western Michigan University is proud to honor the dedicated faculty members retiring from their respective fields after many years of service. Their unwavering commitment has shaped not only the university but also the broader community through impactful research and the development of future generations of education and human development professionals. As they embark on the next chapter of their lives, we celebrate the lasting contributions they’ve made to advancing knowledge, fostering growth, and creating a legacy of excellence.

Honoring:

Mary Z. Anderson

Dr. Mary Z. Anderson

Counseling Psychology
—30 years
Beach

Dr. Andrea Beach

Educational Leadership
—22 years
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Dr. Karen Blaisure

Family Science
—33 years
Regena

Dr. Regena Fails Nelson

Early Childhood Education
—32 years
Koshmanova

Dr. Tetyana Koshmanova

Educational Foundations
—22 years
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Dr. Joe Kretovics

Educational Leadership
—30 years