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Dawn M. Nelson obituary
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… University, died Sept. 21 at home in Paw Paw, Michigan. She was 44. Nelson joined the WMU staff in 1993 and left in August after 24 years of service to the University. She was a senior restricted fund accountant in Grants and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43245
Film about young adults, suicide highlights spring lecture series
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… the guilt, shame and confusion that lingers in suicide's wake. There is no more highly charged personal issue for … series that included WMU personnel Brian Fuller, counseling services; Dr. Scott Gaynor, psychology; Dr. Kathy … psychology, and Alexander Hamilton, WMU master's student in industrial/organizational behavior management. March 21, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44658
Military friendly programs again put Western in the national spotlight
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… for military-connected students as they transition from service to country into academia,” says Kenneth Franks , … Their talent and experiences matter, and the best way to thank a student veteran for their service is to … their journey and offer them a job after they graduate. I want to wish our student veterans the best as they start …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72479
New dining center coming to Western's campus
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… will continue to be provided with the online Dining Service menu. The new dining center is expected to be a … space. Student input guided priorities in design, cuisine, services and the interior spaces. Students clearly desire a … Market will close at the end of the spring semester. Dining services will be available at the Valley Dining Center, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66998
Twenty-two incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships
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… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … four years, they constitute one of the largest merit-based awards in American higher education. Some of this year's … year and homecoming queen her senior year. Her community service activities have included a variety of church-related …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26024
Robert 'Bob' L. Smith obituary
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… April 11 at home in Kalamazoo after a long illness. He was 82. Smith joined the WMU faculty in 1964 and retired in 1996 after 31 years of service to the University. Survivors include his wife, Dr. … Fine Arts program in performing arts administration, which was the first program of its kind in the Midwest. Academic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31808
WMU, Kalamazoo Valley sign agreement leading to smoother degree path for students
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… for students Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Dr. L. Marshall Washington, president of Kalamazoo Valley Community College, … provost and vice president for instruction and student services at Kalamazoo Valley; Dr. L. Marshall Washington, … health care, human and public services, technical and industrial occupations, the college also provides a quality …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70502
WMU grant to digitally preserve Gilmore Car Museum, Richland library historic collections; set regional pilot program
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… , an assistant professor and digital projects librarian, was awarded a $23,758 grant from the Collaborative Library Services‘ program and the Library of Michigan. She will lead …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55595
Charles M. Woodliff obituary
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… former director of what used to be the Division of Academic Services, died March 17 . He was 87. Woodliff, of Boulder City, Nevada, joined the staff … television services, and production services. Woodliff was active in WMU's Faculty Senate and served on the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45895
Native American Student Organization recognized as exemplar in diversity and inclusion
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… as fashion models for Indigenous fashion designer Jillian Waterman. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For fostering an inclusive … is being recognized with the 2025 Excellence in Diversity Award . Awarded annually at Western’s Fall Award … right, receives an eagle feather for his leadership and service on the Pokagon Tribal Youth Council from John …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/excellence-diversity-award-2025-native-american-student-organization