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Focused on physics, engineering research, doctoral student embraces his passion for service
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… research, doctoral student embraces his passion for service Submitted by Cindy Wagner on "I volunteer some of my free time to an awesome … he taught classes and worked with his colleagues to coach after-school athletics, develop projects around the campus, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66266
Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one semester
News
… Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one semester Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sam … they learn about leadership or teamwork or communication? I want them to tie it back to their career." Dylan Coleman … his story . In some cases, the experience can even be a gateway to a career. "I have students who've gotten job offers …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53508
An ‘open heart’ opens the mind: Students find value in giving and receiving through service learning
W Magazine
… mind: Students find value in giving and receiving through service learning Submitted by Megan Looker on WMU's … School in Kalamazoo, students are on the lookout for ways to show they are good citizens. You might ask what’s … tutoring and mentoring as well as participating in after-school clubs. All of these extracurricular projects …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69884
Some 1.34M hours of service helps earn WMU coveted Carnegie recognition
News
… Some 1.34M hours of service helps earn WMU coveted Carnegie recognition … reach. WMU is one of 119 institutions in the country to be awarded the designation in the 2020 cycle, one of only 13 … Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement was developed by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57766
Lemmer named John O. Hallquist Endowed Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Aerospace Engineering at Western Michigan University. The award recognizes her exceptional professional distinction, … than $7.5 million in external research funding across 30 awards from agencies including the National Science Foundation, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Air Force Research Laboratory, United …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/06/kristina-lemmer-hallquist-endowed-professor
Jeannine Shafer: A career adding up to big impact
Haworth College of Business
… doing their best work—and her efforts have added up in big ways. Retiring in June, Shafer’s career has been marked by … for all I do, and I am often humbled by their appreciation. After all, helping them is my job!” And it’s a job that … Law, says Dr. Jim DeMello, chair. “During her 15 years of service to the department, she has done a fantastic job of …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/06/jeannine-shafer-retirement
Alumni classnotes: Winter and spring 2025
W Magazine
… Col. Danny Bement , BS ‘66, MA ‘76, of Portage, Michigan, was one of 25 distinguished U.S. Army Cadet Command alumni … Babcock , BA ‘04, was named vice president of account services, for Detroit-based brand advocacy agency CRIMSON. … at the U.S. Capitol for President Donald Trump immediately after he took the oath of office. Kathleen Poindexter , PhD …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/03/alumni-classnotes-winter-spring-2025
Alan Turfe now leads WMU Board of Trustees
News
… Feb. 12 , meeting. He and Trustee Kelly Burris , who was elected vice chair Thursday , will lead the governing … Michigan University are better today for Shelly Edgerton’s service,” Turfe said, adding that he looks forward to … positions with profit-and-loss responsibilities at Thermo Fisher Scientific, IDEX Corp., GM and Fresenius …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/alan-turfe-elected-wmu-board-chair
From Middleville to Management: AJ Nye's Airport Journey
College of Aviation
… Railside Golf Club in Byron Center, MI For AJ Nye, aviation was never just about the aircraft—it was about everything … the world. Request College of Aviation Information After graduating from Thornapple-Kellogg High School in … moving parts while maintaining a high level of customer service. Those experiences quickly evolved into something …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/06/nye
Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf
College of Aviation
… University College of Aviation with a degree in what was then known as flight technology: On "9-11" he was in … ceremony with his wife Marylou (Hodson - WMU c/o 1984) after graduation from Officer Training School in 1985 Along … three years at Bartelt Aviation and one at Fort Wayne Air Service. The former was his first chance to use his A&P …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf