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WMU researchers receive grant to study fatal fungus in bats

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… bats. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has awarded two Western Michigan University researchers more than … bats in eastern North America. The $223,602 grant was part of an overall $1.8 million awarded recently …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17292

Haunted house, massive giveaways, animal ‘cuddle shuttle’ set for biggest Bronco Bash ever

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… Haunted house, massive giveaways, animal ‘cuddle shuttle’ set for biggest Bronco Bash … mile’s worth of festivities will fill the stretch between Haenicke Hall and the new Bronco Boulevard gateway.   The … Bronco Nation and a way to learn about the resources and services available to help them thrive in their new home.   …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/08/bronco-bash-2026

WMU garners more than $1.6 million in grants in months of April, May

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… passed the $1.6 million mark in externally funded awards in April and May, pushing the year-to-date total above … June 29 meeting. Research grants Research grants led the way, falling just short of $1 million, followed by grants for instruction at $334,316. Grants for public service came in at $297,102. Notable research awards …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33493

Shirley K. James obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died July 18 . She was 75. James, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1977 and retired in 2001 after almost 24 years of service to the University. She was a head cook in Davis Dining Hall. Service and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42232

George 'Stewart' Johnson obituary

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… George 'Stewart' Johnson obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on   Johnson George "Stewart" Johnson , a former Western Michigan University faculty … WMU faculty in 1960 and retired in 1984 after 24 years of service to the University. He was a professor of mechanical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42231

Grants to WMU pushed past $2.8 million in November, December

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… driving the year-to-date total of externally funded awards to more than $16 million, WMU Trustees learned at … The current fiscal year will end June 30. Public service grants Public service grants made up the lion's … Notable public service grants included a $588,698 award from Kalamazoo Community Mental Health Services to Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13203

CHHS marks 50 years with yearlong celebration

College of Health and Human Services

… — Western Michigan University’s College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) is celebrating its 50th anniversary , … strengthening communities, and advancing health and human services across Michigan and beyond.   This milestone year … community.    The celebration also underscores CHHS’s forward-looking commitment to innovation, inclusivity and …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/07/chhs50

David F. Sadler obituary

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… University professor emeritus of English, died March 5 . He was 93. Sadler, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1955 and retired in 1984 after 29 years of service to the University. David F. Sadler During his … doctoral degree from U of M in 1948 and 1954, respectively. Service A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31543

National Guardsman, a WMU alum, helps lead effort to feed thousands of Michigan families

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… distributed boxes to hundreds of people in their cars. “It was really nice to be out in public and actually see the … boxes. “We’re helping thousands of people.” A TRADITION OF SERVICE Aerial photo of cars at a drive-up distribution event at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59294

Charles 'Chuck' Comer obituary

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… coach at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 13 . He was 79. Comer joined the WMU faculty in 1968 and retired in … health, physical education and recreation after 29 years of service to the University. In addition to teaching, he was as an assistant football coach for seven years, then …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37173