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Longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree passes away at 61

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… Longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree passes away at 61 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Steve … Gold Company with nearly 50 Outstanding Performance Awards. After retiring from the WMU School of Music, Zegree moved to … degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Services A Celebration of Life for Zegree will be held at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22402

Transfer student excels in extracurriculars and finds his fit at WMU

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… of Engineering and Applied Sciences.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After completing an associate’s degree at Sauk Valley … over other colleges because I felt when I toured here, I wasn’t just another number and I actually felt welcome and wanted here,” he says. “Something about WMU that I …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/05/transfer-student-finds-his-fit-neubauer

Kyle Keiser’s legacy of excellence marches on

WMU Alumni

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Every fall Saturday during home or away football games, Kyle Keiser’s (B.B.A.’83) Western … This past year, she became the first recipient of The Kyle Award, an honor established in her name to recognize … alumna draws strength from her own lived experiences, too. After overcoming a serious skiing injury as a student and …

https://wmich.edu/alumni/news/2026/06/kyle-keiser-bmb-award

Construction, planning professional joins Western as associate vice president for Facilities Management

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… environment now and for decades into the future. “There’s always challenges to balance between older facilities and the … began his career as an officer in the 18th Airborne Corps. After his active service, he held the rank of captain and served as the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72610

The Perfect Landing for Eli Lantz – WMU’s College of Aviation

College of Aviation

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/09/eli-lantz

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

Grad student who lost sight finds hope in transforming rehabilitation for the blind

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… Flynn on Parsons, left, developed an adaptive running and walking clinic during an internship at Mary Free Bed … associate degree level … and just worked my way up degree after degree. Now I'm here," says Parsons, who will receive … development learn about the college of health and human services Parsons also worked with the Disability Network of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64537

Public celebration set to highlight creativity, diversity and community

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… arts-based youth development program created by WMU's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … mission that focuses on engaging in applied research and service to make southwest Michigan communities more … basketball, computer games to 4-H and hunting to hip-hop. After completing the workshops, the young artists had …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16145

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

Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants

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… resume. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From crossing the border to flee war-torn Afghanistan to crossing the stage at Western … and courageous—values that I will carry with me long after graduation.”    Finding support to thrive   When … with other teenage refugees through Bethany Christian Services in Grand Rapids. While the program offered freedom …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-political-science-mehran-najafi