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Breneman tapped to lead WMU government relations

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… approval of the University's Board of Trustees . Trustees next meet Wednesday, June 26 . Breneman, president and founder … education government relations. From 1998 to 2003, he was WMU's first vice president for legislative affairs, … for Robert Bosch, the world's largest automotive parts supplier. He ultimately established his public affairs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53922

Owner, CEO and Bronco at helm of Kaiser Enterprise adds to significant gift

Haworth College of Business

… space, supported by best-in-class technology, faculty and experiences that prepare students for success in sales and … positions for sales faculty Technology and software upgrades Operational expenses “The Robert S. Kaiser … global accolades like the prestigious General Motors Supplier of the Year Award for several years and multiple …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/08/robert-kaiser-sales-lab-gift

Geoffrey A. Smith obituary

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… Education at Western Michigan University, died March 1 . He was 84. Smith, of Englewood, Florida, joined the WMU staff … and was promoted to dean in 1988. The unit is now named Extended University Programs. Smith retired in March 1993 … it did, WMU became that satellite television network's only supplier of an MBA degree. In addition, Smith launched an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46238

WMU revamps online master’s in educational and instructional technology emphasizing real-world design, AI and prior learning credit

College of Education and Human Development

… emphasizing real-world design, AI and prior learning credit Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Western … learning, hands-on technology application, practicum-style experiences, artificial intelligence integration and expanded … Development ’s national recognition. Most recently, it was ranked No. 45 in the nation and No. 2 in the state of …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/03/wmu-online-edtech-masters-ai-design-pla

WMU medieval historian to be honored as an emerging scholar

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… WMU medieval historian to be honored as an emerging scholar … of history, will be honored with the Emerging Scholar Award during a 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, campuswide awards … and scholarly editions and translations of medieval Latin texts. His books include a revised and expanded English …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26778

Teaching for tomorrow: How hands-on AI experience is empowering new educators

College of Education and Human Development

… Teaching for tomorrow: How hands-on AI experience is empowering new educators Submitted by Chris … educational and instructional technology programs are embedding AI into the curriculum and culture, ensuring students … course not knowing much about AI and feeling extremely wary of its ethical and environmental impacts. However, both …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/03/wmu-cehd-leading-ai-integration-education

Professor receives international honor with prestigious Kuwait Prize

College of Arts and Sciences

… Professor receives international honor with prestigious Kuwait Prize Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on Mohamed Sultan, a professor in the Department of … to research in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Expressing his pride in being recognized among the other …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-sultan

White, Potter, Nowak and Parker are headed to the NFL

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… White, Potter, Nowak and Parker are headed to the NFL Submitted by Anonymous … receivers drafted by the NFL. A member of the Super Bowl XLV Champion Green Bay Packers, Jennings was the 52nd pick … sixth Broncos to be drafted in the seventh round, joining Ray Bray (Chicago Bears, 1939), Bill Slate (Minnesota …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/376

Accomplished trombonist Brad Edwards to perform in free recital at WMU

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… Accomplished trombonist Brad Edwards to perform in free recital at WMU Submitted by Deanne … is an accomplished musician. The performances are all excellent, and the pairings with other instruments, … He has shared the stage with such diverse artists as Ray Charles, Dave Brubeck, Ben Folds, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42801

Famed composer Legrand awarded WMU honorary degree

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… Famed composer Legrand awarded WMU honorary degree Submitted by Anonymous (not … achievements as significant, calling his body of work "an exceptional model of Western Michigan University ideals and … stars as Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and Iggy Pop. For Kalamazoo's famed Gilmore …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32194