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Longtime educator, social work professional tapped to lead College of Health and Human Services as interim dean
News
… professional tapped to lead College of Health and Human Services as interim dean Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. … dean of the University's College of Health and Human Services . The appointment is pending Board of Trustees … 2006 while also working as program manager for Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (known then as Kalamazoo Community …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72066
Sisters of the Skies: WMU aviation alumni help dreams take flight for young women of color
News
… Sisters of the Skies: WMU aviation alumni help dreams take flight for young women of color … States. Grayson and other Western Michigan University alumni are part of a group leading the charge to change … one,’” she says, also remembering the support of aviation alumni mentors Randall Rochon , Jelani Kelley and Joel …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62257
Education alumna Kelly Alvarez honored for statewide impact on multilingual learners
College of Education and Human Development
… and beyond. There truly is an extraordinary group of WMU alumni being honored this year for their leadership and … these recognitions reflect the far-reaching impact of WMU alumni and the College of Education and Human Development, …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/05/alvarez-bilingual-spirit-excellence-award
Dr. JoAnn Atkin: Coaching students to success for 24 years
Haworth College of Business
… and these connections pay dividends, with many WMU Haworth alumni and partners returning to campus time and time again …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/joann-atkin-retirement
From Aviation Management to Artemis: Dan Kosters and the Logistics of Lunar Exploration
College of Aviation
… Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU College of Aviation Alumni Dan Kosters When the Artemis crew lifted off on its …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/05/kosters
CHHS faculty and alumna receive international award for research excellence
College of Health and Human Services
… Mich.—Faculty members from the College of Health and Human Services, along with an Master of Social Work alumna, have … This recognition highlights the impact of CHHS faculty and alumni in advancing research that connects academic learning …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/04/0421facultyaward
The American Dream: Matt Taylor Ascends Through the Airline Operations World
College of Aviation
… Operations World Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Alumni Matt Taylor Want a short story about a dynamic career …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/11/taylor
From Success at Southwest to Directing Denver International Airport: Dave LaPorte’s Aviation Operations Pathway
College of Aviation
… the maintenance and engineering division and environmental services. Next on his resume from 2015 to 2023 were duties …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/03/laporte
Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf
College of Aviation
… Tracy Smiedendorf Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Alumni and Retired Air Force Officer Tracy Smiedendorf …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf
From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg
College of Aviation
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/vanderberg