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President Montgomery forges legacy of student success

W Magazine

… of the most powerful early demonstrations of President Edward Montgomery ’s passion for the unique value Western … a major public announcement but at a Make a Difference Award ceremony honoring WMU’s stellar staff. Eric McConnell , … would have been extraordinary on their own: a record-setting $50 million for Bronco Athletics, a historic $200 …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/president-edward-montgomery-forges-legacy-student-success-record-outcomes

WMU's 2014 homecoming is just around the corner

News

… in the dark. The existing record is 1,675 people, set by Gilda's LaughFest (USA) in Grand Rapids March 6. … Broncos against the Ohio University Bobcats at 2 p.m. in Waldo Stadium. However, the day will begin and end with … Campus Classic 1K fun run at 8:45 a.m. and 5K run or walk at 9:15 a.m. Volunteers and participants may register …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19709

Flying, French, and Fit – WMU has it all for Rebecca Lowe

College of Aviation

… for Rebecca Lowe Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Airlines that want their chief pilots to be able to "parlez-vous francais" … located about 40 miles southwest of No. 1 Chicago.  She was a member of the 2020 senior class at Waubonsie Valley … important part of my identity," she stressed.  "I want to set an example for future students and encourage them that, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/lowe

WMU appoints proven leader as new VP for development and alumni relations

News

… assume this important position," says WMU President Edward Montgomery .  "She has a proven track record of … president and with the WMU Foundation Board of Directors to set and meet fundraising goals. "With Western Michigan … such an excellent group." DeVries says she is looking forward to the opportunities her role at WMU will present, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50885

WMU to confer more than 1,600 degrees during fall commencement

News

… Saturday, Dec. 15 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. … ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50678

Historic walking tours show a new side to Kalamazoo neighborhoods

University Libraries

… Historic walking tours show a new side to Kalamazoo neighborhoods … by Sara Volmering on   Lynn Houghton leads a historic walking tour in the Oakwood neighborhood in Kalamazoo in … about Kalamazoo or southwest Michigan are encouraged to set up a research appointment or drop by the Zhang.  "I am …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68442

Legendary Bronco track and cross country coach George Dales dies at 96

News

… University athletic history, died in Kalamazoo Sept. 27. He was 96. Dales was a track and field and cross country coach who led his … Greek service—at the same location. The funeral service is set for 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2 , at Betzler, with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42968

WMU-trained high school teacher clues students in to forensic science

News

… scenes high school science teacher Kathy Mirakovits sets up for her students sometimes appear to be gory and are always enigmatic at initial encounter.  Often, there is a … can use in any job they go on to do.” Mirakovits is an award-winning educator and teacher leader, and she has become …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46642

Occupational therapy program celebrates 100 years of improving quality of life

W Magazine

… R. Spear established what is today Western’s program, OT was still in its infancy as a profession. Located at the … Hospital in those early days, the training program was one of the first of its kind in Michigan. By 1939, it … launched a clinical doctoral degree, with the first class set to graduate next year. This three-year OT doctorate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69000

English department faculty, students help Kalamazoo high school students write scholarship essays

College of Arts and Sciences

… the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Photo credit: Jake Waggoner and the Kalamazoo Promise KALAMAZOO, … first time we did (the scholarship workshop) last year, it was pretty small,” says Bush. “But this year it got so much … hopes to bring his students to participate in more than one set of workshops next year.  Students interested in getting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71174