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Flags lowered Wednesday for Sgt. 1st Class Michael Cathcart
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… at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Cathcart earned several awards during his military career, including four Bronze … to serve in the Special Forces in 2007. A funeral service is planned for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at All … lowered to half-staff throughout Michigan and on Michigan waters to honor Michigan servicemen and servicewomen killed …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20375
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and The Kalamazoo Promise receive $620,000 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials
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… Mich.—The Michigan Center for Adult College Success has awarded a grant of $620,000 to support Western Michigan … to opportunity in a knowledge-based economy. The grant was one of nine awarded through The Center’s competitive $6.4 million …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/wmu-kalamazoo-valley-kalamazoo-promise-recieve-innovation-investment-award-grant
Shirley Bach obituary
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… on biomedical ethics, died in Kalamazoo Feb. 13 . She was 86. Bach came to WMU as an instructor and researcher in … until her retirement 37 years later at the end of 1997. She was a member of the executive board of the University's … degree in chemistry from the University of Wisconsin. Services A funeral service is set for 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45322
World-renowned economist to receive distinguished scholar award
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… World-renowned economist to receive distinguished scholar award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … economics, will receive the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award during WMU's Fall Convocation activities at 11 a.m. … the Emerging Scholar, Distinguished Teaching, Distinguished Service and Annual Make a Difference awards. It is part of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48804
William H. Kanzler obituary
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… at Western Michigan University, died May 11 . He was 87. Kanzler joined the faculty in 1961 and retired in 1987 after 26 years of service. He began his WMU career working with student … in directed teaching. Before joining the WMU faculty, he was director of the intern teaching program for college …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16682
Public invited to discuss gender inequality in higher education
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… exploration will begin with a discussion of the 2014 award-winning book "Disrupting the Culture of Silence: … a one-hour, on-campus ethics talk titled "The Relevance, Reward and Risk of Feminist Activism in the Academy" at 5:30 … such as gender, the sociology of families, sustainability, service learning, and women in STEM—science, technology, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44418
University Theatre presents 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo'
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… present-day Baghdad searching for the meaning of life and war. "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo" is a haunting look at the aftermath of violence and the absurdities of war. Under the direction of Mark Liermann , the all-student … are available by calling (269) 387-3227. Current military service members and veterans may purchase tickets at a 25 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13169
Kavalhuna reappointed to state aviation commission
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… said in announcing the reappointment. Kavalhuna Kavalhuna was an airline pilot for US Airways Express for five years and also has been a certified … he has a professional background that also includes service with the U.S. Department of Justice as an assistant …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42315
In the know about snow: WMU’s closure policy and safety info
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… the conditions When outdoors in subfreezing weather, always cover your head, ears and hands. Wear a scarf, … layers. It ’ s best to wear loose-fitting, windproof and water-resistant outer layers. Remove layers as your body … Before, During and After webpage and the National Weather Service’s Cold Weather Safety webpage . Weather-related …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/winter-closure-information-2025-26
From WMU to the NFL: Emmy-winning alum reflects on ‘transformational’ college experience
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… on couches with snacks nearby; others pace nervously, waiting for the next big play. Win or lose, pretty or ugly, … making content for the stadium on game day, community service and creating products to promote the organization.” … transfer student,” he says. “At my previous institution, I was undecided. I finally found what interested me: audio and …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/detroit-lions-max-hahn-emmy-winning-alum-reflects-on-college-experience