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Education and human development honors alumni at 25th annual award ceremony

College of Education and Human Development

… and human development honors alumni at 25th annual award ceremony Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, … to strive for their own greatness," says  Dr. Laura Dinehart , dean of the College of Education and Human … coach for Kalamazoo Public Schools. During his 20 years of service in the field of education, Korinek has served as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73000

Three professors lauded as emerging scholars

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… chemistry, will be presented the Emerging Faculty Scholar Award during WMU's Academic Convocation ceremonies beginning … and the presentation of several other faculty, teaching and service awards. The Emerging Scholar Award program was … have achieved national recognition and demonstrated outstanding promise to achieve renown in their continuing work. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1514

Flags lowered Tuesday for fallen Air Force staff sergeant

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… , in honor of Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon M. Bosley , of Wasilla, Alaska, formerly of Iron Mountain. Bosley, 31, died Friday, April 21, at Memorial Regional Hospital in … Joint AFB in Anchorage, Alaska, at the time of his death. A service was held in his honor Saturday, April 29, in Iron …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39727

WMU Music Professor Emerita Phyllis Rappeport, 90, passes away

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… WMU Music Professor Emerita Phyllis Rappeport, 90, passes away Submitted by David Bernard on Phyllis Joan Rappeport was … led to study in Hamburg as a Fulbright Scholar. She also studied chamber music at Tanglewood and the Mannes College of … of Arts Award, and in 1995 she received the Distinguished Service Award from the College of Fine Arts. On a broader …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57511

Public celebration set to highlight creativity, diversity and community

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… Public celebration set to highlight creativity, diversity and community Submitted by Anonymous (not … 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 …

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

Alumnus Gang Chen is making strides in AI and machine learning

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… (ML). After gaining over 20 years of experience as a software design engineer and later a principal engineering … to LLMs, due to concerns of confidentiality. There are many services and applications that can be built around this, for … is in the picture you took. Humans can interact through different ways such as speaking, writing, drawing and …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/gang-chen-making-strides-ai-machine-learning

From WMU to the NFL: Emmy-winning alum reflects on ‘transformational’ college experience

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… on ‘transformational’ college experience Submitted by Adam Dietz on For alumnus Max Hahn, work with Bronco football … on couches with snacks nearby; others pace nervously, waiting for the next big play. Win or lose, pretty or ugly, … making content for the stadium on game day, community service and creating products to promote the organization.”  …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/detroit-lions-max-hahn-emmy-winning-alum-reflects-on-college-experience

Swain Library reopens for student study on Aug. 31

University Libraries

… Swain Library reopens for student study on Aug. 31 Submitted … partnered with campus departments to offer academic support services in Swain. “Our campus partners will continue their … back into this space for open study,” says Garrison. In addition to open study space, the Libraries will offer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68968

New café open in Valley Dining Center

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… New café open in Valley Dining Center Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Café … a comfortable atmosphere, lounge-style seating and a full-service coffee bar. Café 1903 carries a wide variety of … the lower level of the Valley Dining Center through the doorways nearest the Goldsworth Valley Pond footbridge and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36417

Paule Miller obituary

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… languages and linguistics at Western Michigan University, died May 1 in Madison, Wisconsin. She was 91. Miller joined the faculty in 1961 to teach French and retired in 1992 after 31 years of service to the University. She was forced to retire early …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32193