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Byrd-Jacobs appointed Graduate College interim dean
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… please join me in thanking Dr. Stapleton for her service over the past seven years,” Provost Jennifer Bott … Byrd-Jacobs has advanced graduate education at WMU by leading the development and assessment of curricula and … Dr. Stapleton’s passion for graduate students. I look forward to continuing that enthusiasm.” Byrd-Jacobs joined …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53488
Western engineering alum helps power next frontier of military defense in Space Force
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… Force —an elite group of military personnel known as guardians working to protect America's interests in space. Western Michigan University alumnus Lt. James Mostek was among the first service members recruited to the team. "Ever since I was a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66119
Southwest Michigan slates Chávez dinner, awards program
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… Southwest Michigan slates Chávez dinner, awards program Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … higher education professional to be given the Distinguished Service and Leadership Award by the National Association for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14270
Two professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards
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… Two professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on … Faculty Scholar as well as winners of the Distinguished Service and Make a Difference awards. Dr. Matthew Mingus As …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54905
Two student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation
Haworth College of Business
… Two student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation Submitted by Samantha Hooker on … Spirit Award for Turtle Jump Technology. In addition, Brennan Vaughn , a senior from Mattawan majoring in … the U.S. Air Force and served as a pilot. Following his service, Christoff returned to the family business, C.J. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53252
U.S. Treasurer to visit for Sanford Center grand opening
Haworth College of Business
… alumnus Todd Sanford , CEO and founder of Sanford Financial Services of Portage, established the center, which will serve students and community members in a variety of ways. One of those ways is through financial coaching where … shortage of qualified employees and a need for a more diverse workforce, including women and individuals of color. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50872
Russell L. Gabier obituary
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… campus development and alumni affairs leader and the founding president of the WMU Foundation, died Feb. 18 in Kalamazoo. He was 90. A 1952 WMU alumnus, Gabier was a high school teacher … and did some doctoral work at Michigan State University. Services A celebration of Gabier's life will be held at noon …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45491
Ethics event will pair efforts to control criminal behavior, climate change
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… of some form of social justice are necessary for responding appropriately both to crime and climate disruption. … and founding member of Kalamazoo Nonviolent Opponents of War. He has been on the board of the Center for the Study of … WMU Center for the Humanities. This lecture honors Kramer's service to the Ethics Center. He is leaving the center's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43707
Dr. Meshulam Groper obituary
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… emeritus of mechanical and aeronautical engineering, died June 30 . He was 85. Groper joined the WMU faculty in 1980 and retired in 2000 after more than 20 years of service to the University. He originally taught in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43246
WMU lauded as a top university in third recent national news ranking
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… highly ranked university in Michigan. In August, Washington Monthly magazine named WMU a top-100 national … for its emphasis on social mobility, research and public service. The overall U.S. News rankings are based on 15 … asking for their assessment of business programs accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42544