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Community collaboration: Nursing students help Kalamazoo County expand flu clinic offerings
College of Health and Human Services
… and the Kalamazoo County Flu Clinic. This partnership was designed to give senior-level students experiences in … a challenge for the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services (KCHCS). Each off-site clinic required multiple … staff who are needed meet the community's daily needs for walk-in immunizations. However, this season brought a …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/02/clinic
WMU's Fall Convocation to feature new format, location
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… This fall's convocation will include: A campuswide award ceremony recognizing achievement in teaching, research and service. President John M. Dunn's State of the University … That event is expected to be repeated each spring going forward. For more news, arts and events , visit wmich.edu/news …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32063
Herbert "Herb" E. Ellinger obituary
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… of transportation technology, died Thursday, May 25 . He was 96. Herb Ellinger Ellinger came to Kalamazoo in 1942 as a flight instructor during World War II, joining what was then Western Michigan College in … Ellinger filled a variety of roles at WMU over 41 years of service. A former aircraft mechanic, he taught vocational …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41022
Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program
College of Education and Human Development
… teacher Laurie Kuiper. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"I had this desire after working with students with special needs to be a special education teacher. I didn't know how it was going to happen," says Austin Giles . Starting as a secretary in Portage Public Schools (PPS), Giles knew he wanted to be a teacher. Unsure how and where to start, he …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74283
Three high-profile graduates to receive WMU's top alumni honor
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… receive Western Michigan University's Distinguished Alumni Award--the highest honor WMU can confer on its graduates. The … WMU in 1982. He is president of Ed Gordon Media, a multi-service production company, and an active broadcaster. He is … Gordon became the first person to interview O.J. Simpson after his famous acquittal, which earned him a three-year …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49360
Western supports veterans with new Military Ally program; announces Operation Hat Trick scholarship recipient
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… recipient Submitted by Deanne Puca on President Edward Montgomery shakes hands with Senior Airman Dustin … Michigan University is celebrating Veterans Day with the awarding of a scholarship as well as a new program for students transitioning from military service to civilian life. The new Military Ally program will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69797
Fifty years of working at WMU evokes brown, 'golden' memories
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… are Doralee N. DeRyke , director of budget, operations and service support in the Haworth College of Business, and Dr. … in the Department of Management, and seven years later was promoted to administrative assistant to the dean. When … empowered faculty." Her career took another pioneering turn after the University's chief academic officer beseeched her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18609
WMU, area law enforcement to conduct training exercise in Knauss Hall during fall break
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… is accredited for its management, operations and support services, has 31 sworn police officers and works with local …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/public-safety-training-event
Longtime employees to be inducted into 25 Year Club
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… are recent retirees, and all but one began their service to WMU in 1990. The current membership list is … , physician assistant, Sindecuse Health Center. Jodie Laraway , assistant director of scholarships and loans, Office … Evaluation Center. Carolyn R. Noack , program manager solid waste reduction, Office for Sustainability. Donald Scott …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28357
WMU departments collaborate to advance addiction prevention and care
College of Health and Human Services
… and guide patients from emergency care into outpatient services. This work directly supports hospital efforts to … WMU Public Health and WMed are creating sustainable pathways to reduce harm and expand access to addiction treatment …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/02/phwmed