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Marti Hearron's final gift to WMU establishes a fine arts professorship

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… Marti Hearron's final gift to WMU establishes a fine arts professorship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Marti Hearron KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After decades of joyfully supporting the fine arts and students at Western … was the first woman leader of that group. Hearron earned bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21654

WMU receives $1.4 million to start transportation research center

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… for additional years. KALAMAZOO—A multidisciplinary team of Western Michigan University researchers led by civil and … has received a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to create one of 33 transportation … associate dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Other key members include Dr. Valerian Kwigizile , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10797

WMU Board of Trustees to meet Thursday

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… WMU Board of Trustees to meet Thursday Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees is set to convene at noon on Thursday, Feb. 6 , … Student Center ballroom.  The board will consider approval of the Campus Master Plan, which has been developed over the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/02/board-trustees-meeting-february-2025

Vice mayor, WMU professor to speak at next breakfast series

Haworth College of Business

… Vice mayor, WMU professor to speak at next breakfast series Submitted by … (not verified) on Cooney KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The vice mayor of the City of Kalamazoo, who is a Western Michigan … including major players in the pharmaceutical, medical science and craft beer industries. The city also offers many …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39282

Barr Engineering Broncos share experiences that shaped their careers

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Barr Engineering Co. Barr is an industry-leading provider of engineering and environmental consulting services. … than 15 years I have been here, I have been an engineer-of-record, project manager and am now a vice president. I … your education at WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences help prepare you to enter the workforce and add …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72706

Western to confer more than 1,100 degrees during commencement ceremonies June 25

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… Michigan University will grant students 744 degrees at the bachelor's level, 341 at the master's level, 30 at the … Saturday, June 25 . Graduates will participate in one of two programs beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time … Business and Merze Tate College Noon— College of Arts and Sciences, College of Aviation, College of Education and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68246

WMU's new physical therapy department names founding chair, director

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… full steam ahead with plans to open its new Department of Physical Therapy with the hire of a founding chair and … Health and Human Services." Fruth earned a Doctor of Health Science in 2006 and Master of Science in physical therapy in … science from the University of Massachusetts in 1991 and a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology from the University of

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33780

Alumni classnotes, fall 2023

W Magazine

… Lee Ongley , BS '47, MA '58, HHC '84, first female mayor of the city or Portage, Michigan, and an activist and … appointed inaugural coordinator for the College of Arts and Sciences Online Liberal Studies bachelor of science and bachelor of arts programs for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73618

Bronco back in the saddle focused on alumni experience

W Magazine

… Stanley, who has returned to Western as senior director of alumni experience. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Spend five minutes … that Western’s alumni community is in the capable hands of someone whose heart beats for the brown and gold. Stanley … palpable energy, enthusiasm and school pride to the role of senior director of alumni experience. After 25 years in …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/heather-stanley-bronco-focused-on-alumni-experience

Preparing to prosper: Broncos get resume-worthy experience through internships

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… Packaging International's new K2 paper machine, the largest of its kind in North America. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students are … draws on the skills she honed at Western, where she earned bachelor's degrees in audiology and speech-language … and see how it goes," says Al-Harrasi, who is studying data science and behavioral science at Western. "It's incredible …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68872