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Dr. Ernest E. Rossi obituary

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… University, died Aug. 7 , in Cary, North Carolina. Rossi was 86. He joined the WMU faculty in 1966 and retired in 1996 after 30 years of service to the University. During his career, he served as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26296

New book about World War II memories grows out of class project

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… New book about World War II memories grows out of class project Submitted by … by students in Dr. Janet Hahn's class Issues in Aging: Service Learning. The handsomely arranged and illustrated … Our Troops, Family Life, Our Brave Men and Women, After the War, Patriotism, Rest in Peace, Stories Told from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15025

Get Up and Gokey: Garrett Marches His Way to Delta

College of Aviation

… Get Up and Gokey: Garrett Marches His Way to Delta Submitted by Tom Thinnes on For a long time, the Western Michigan University College of Aviation was music to the ears of Garrett Gokey.  Once enrolled, the … -- just west of Western's home campus in Kalamazoo.  Right after his 2008 graduation from Paw Paw High School , he …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/gokey

Western climbs in 'Best for Vets' list

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… colleges in the United States considered "the best fit for service members, military veterans and their families." This … students here in Michigan. We continue to improve the services offered through the Office of Military and Veterans … serving or prior service, and dependents. The office was established in 2009 to support veterans, service members …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73500

Health and human services faculty and staff members saluted

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… Health and human services faculty and staff members saluted Submitted by … faculty and staff members were recently presented awards by Dr. Earlie M. Washington, dean of the College of Health and Human …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3807

Nobel Peace laureate brings message to WMU

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… WMU Submitted by Erin Flynn on Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Tawakkol Karman will speak at the Great Lakes PeaceJam Spring … as mentors to younger students. Business students in a service-learning course also complete dozens of volunteer … others and reporting on injustices. Karman speaks after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011. In 2007, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58403

Engineering student's research aims to drive in-motion wireless charging for electric vehicles

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… "Due to overdependence on fossil fuel, and as it is not renewable, the world is going to face a shortage really soon," … reduce the vehicle's range, and charging stations aren't always readily available.  Marsad is exploring various … out-of-the-box thinking that could drive the future of scientific discoveries. "I was so excited when I saw that I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62188

WMU alumni awarded prestigious Blue Cloud Award

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… WMU alumni awarded prestigious Blue Cloud Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Charles Zhang and Lynn … from the Kalamazoo Humane Society to Family & Children Services, the Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids symphonies and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/lynn-chen-zhang-charles-zhang-china-institute-blue-cloud-award

WMU AD Beauregard announces plan to retire at year’s end

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… Kathy Beauregard  has announced her plan to retire after 42 years with the University. A nationally known and … leader in her field, Beauregard has racked up many awards for her leadership in college sports. She is the … community is evident through many years of volunteer service. She has volunteered with the American Cancer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66092

Waving the Western Flag: Claire Holloway immerses herself into Aviation and WMU culture

College of Aviation

Waving the Western Flag: Claire Holloway immerses herself into Aviation and WMU culture Submitted …   Closer to her chosen profession was serving as a customer-service representative at a fixed-base operator in her home …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/04/holloway