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WMU lauded as a top university in third recent national news ranking
News
… 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 … State, Michigan Technological, Central Michigan and Wayne State universities. The list of best business programs …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42544
Maintaining Aviation Excellence – Christopher Myrick Purposely Picks A Career in Aviation Technical Operations
College of Aviation
… airport to see my grandmother in Detroit. I remember always looking up and seeing the planes fly over (interstate highway) I-94 to land. They were so big and it always … University College of Aviation. Myrick working line services for the College of Aviation And relatively not too …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/04/myrick
Counseling psychologist and faculty member Croteau dies suddenly
News
… after falling ill while cycling Sept. 18 in Kalamazoo. He was 59. James Croteau Croteau, a member of the WMU faculty since 1990, was nationally known for his research, training, clinical … he worked for six years as a counselor at Ithaca College. Services Services will be held at Betzler Life Story Funeral …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35100
WMU trustees OK Southwest facility transfer to Lake Michigan College
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… Mich.—Western Michigan University has agreed to move forward with the transfer of its long-term lease on the … acting at its formal Sept. 20 meeting, agreed to move forward with negotiations that will result in a new lease … are paid off. "This move allows LMC and WMU to maximize service to students in the Benton Harbor area and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42776
Lambert R. VanderKooi obituary
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… 2015 , at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. He was 80. VanderKooi, of Portage, joined the faculty in 1970 and retired in 2000 after 30 years of service to the University. Among other accolades, he earned … during the early days of the computer revolution. The plan was an outgrowth of Project EXCITE—Expanding With Computers …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29872
Celebrating and preserving 75 years of ROTC history at Western Michigan University
University Libraries
… those years also marked the beginning of their military service and careers. Thanks to the dedication of two alums, … years before the 75th anniversary. The extended timeline was helpful as a complete contact list for ROTC alums was unavailable. Western commissioned more than 1,700 cadets …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/04/celebrating-preserving-75-years-rotc-history
WMU begins new academic year with preferred name policy
News
… name policy, according to Campus Pride, a national service and advocacy group for LGBTQ and ally student … to the inclusion of all individuals," says Dr. Martha Warfield , vice president for diversity and inclusion. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26662
Boil water advisory in effect for some campus locations through Saturday evening
News
… Boil water advisory in effect for some campus locations through … Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Update: The water main has been repaired, and water was being turned … from the Hoekje/Bigelow dining facility or Valley II Dining Service. Bistro3 will reopen at 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27458
WMU public health, Unified clinics faculty forge ahead with experiential learning grants
College of Health and Human Services
… Western Michigan University's College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) earned Experience-Driven Learning Venture … led by faculty from CHHS. The provost's grant program was announced during President Montgomery's 2023-24 State … of the University address . "Experiential learning has always been integral to education in the health and human …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74883
Filtration solutions company next up in speaker series
News
… Friday, Feb. 20 , in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event, which was rescheduled from the previously announced date of … and has grown to collaborate with premier manufacturers and service companies around the world in an effort to implement …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21295