Celebrating Excellence in the Geosciences
The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Western Michigan University is proud to recognize alumni whose professional accomplishments, leadership, service, and contributions to the geosciences reflect the strength of a WMU education.
Each year, outstanding alumni are recognized through the College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Achievement Awards program during WMU's Homecoming celebrations.
We congratulate the following alumni on their achievements and thank them for representing our department and university with distinction.
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Department Alumni Acheivement Award Recipients
| Year | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Thomas R. Howe III |
| 2025 | Thomas Hanna |
| 2024 | John A. Yellich |
| 2023 | Dr. Franklyn Legall |
| 2022 | Sara K. Pearson |
| 2021 | Lisa K. J. Phillips |
| 2020 | Dr. Robert LoPiccolo |
| 2019 | Dr. Thomas Robyn |
| 2018 | Dr. Roger Steininger |
| 2017 | Dr. Ahmed Murad |
| 2016 | Dane Alexander |
| 2015 | Dr. Brian Shaw |
| 2014 | Mike Wireman |
| 2013 | James W. Farnsworth |
| 2012 | Thomas Drean |
| 2011 | Dr. W. Richard Laton |
| 2010 | Howard A. Nevins |
| 2009 | Dr. Eliot A. Atekwana |
| 2008 | Dr. Barry C. McBride |
| 2007 | Robert K. Garrison |
| 2006 | Dr. Timothy L. Clarey |
| 2005 | Paul R. Goudreault |
| 2004 | John H. Fowler |
| 2003 | Jeffrey C. Hawkins |
| 2002 | Ronald A. Parker, Thomas C. Kamin, Paul A. Daniels Jr., and Jerry L. Aiken |
| 2001 | Dr. Charles D. Harrington |
| 2000 | Dr. Julie K. Stein |
| 1999 | Patrick M. Lynch |
| 1998 | John A. Yellich |
Stay Connected
Our alumni are an important part of our department's history and future. We encourage you to stay connected, share your accomplishments, and help inspire the next generation of geoscientists.
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