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Keith Bailey obituary

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… , a Western Michigan University emeritus, died June 22 . He was 91. Bailey, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in 1955 and retired in 1989 after 34 years of service to the University. He was an assistant professor of education and professional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48243

Kalamazoo Arts Council grant takes WMU dancer to Panama

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… in that Central American capital city. Upon her return she wants to start a chapter of Movement Exchange at WMU. Class … all the work I put into our class assignment grant, it was really quite simple to turn it in for real," says Mills. … entertaining the idea of combining my passions of dance and service," she says. "I love the service aspect of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24066

WMU's nonprofit leadership program named best in nation

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… and faculty pose with the Sprint Program Excellence Award. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … is this year's winner of the Sprint Program Excellence Award. The alliance is a national organization of more than … Association focused their application on recruitment, service learning, internships, the rigor of the WMU program, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20904

WMU grants soar past $13 million mark in September, October

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… research garnered the biggest share of externally funded awards, breaking the $9 million mark, with four large … totaling more than $6.8 million and other notable awards coming from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Geneva Foundation. Department of Education …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20827

Mechanical and aerospace engineering student finds possibility around every corner

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… to a different school, let alone in a different country, was going to be a big transition,” says Jacobo. “Something … and in general, how much the staff is willing to help and want you to succeed.”    Jacobo’s list of accolades and accomplishments is long. He was awarded a Student Sustainability Grant through WMU for …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/endless-opportunities-jacobo

Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty

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… Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty Submitted … in higher education annually with the Emerging Scholar Awards. Drs. Megan Grunert Kowalske , chair of the Department … Research Center," says Dr. Timothy Greene , professor of industrial and entrepreneurial engineering and engineering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65743

Utility work expands road closure on WMU campus

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… halls and include the temporary closure of Burnham sidewalks to the north as well as crosswalks and parking spots on Arcadia. Access to Dormitory Road from Arcadia Loop will also be blocked. Bus service is not expected to be impacted as the bus turnaround …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56204

Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on Former chief of staff … Matt VanKuiken, received WMU's Public Sector Leader Award. Created to celebrate individuals who embody … to young leaders, and offer selfless dedication to public service, VanKuiken was the inaugural recipient.  "Matt's …

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

Services set this weekend for Evaluation Center founder Stufflebeam

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Services set this weekend for Evaluation Center founder … what they set out to do.  Nationally, his evaluation work was done for organizations that ranged from the U.S. … for Educational Evaluation for its first 13 years. He was the founding director of the federally funded …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41433

Kalamazoo Promise comes full circle as Western education grad prepares for KPS career

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… childhood education and a job teaching second grade at Washington Writers' Academy in Kalamazoo this summer. … just accepted a summer second grade teaching position at Washington Writers' Academy in Kalamazoo Public Schools … the preparation and growth of pre K-12 teachers, human service professionals, innovative designers, and health and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67863