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WMU grants near $2.4 million mark in March

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… for instruction at almost $800,000. Grants for public service topped $600,000. Research grants Notable research grants included a new, $416,385 award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services … colloquially known as "bath salts." Pharmacological studies indicate the constituents of these illicit substances …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23420

Grants to WMU fly past $4.2 million mark in November, December

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Externally funded awards to Western Michigan University surpassed $4.2 million … more than $1.2 million of the two-month grant total. Public service awards, grants for student services and grants for … from the U.S. Department of Transportation to an interdisciplinary team of researchers and civil and construction …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30795

Concerto concert is capstone event of music calendar

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… KALAMAZOO--The University Symphony Orchestra , under the direction of Bruce Uchimura, will present the 53rd Annual … one of four recipients of the KSO/WMU Artist Scholarship, awarding him a seat as a section violinist with the Kalamazoo … University in Florida at the age of 20. At Stetson, he was the William E. Buckwitz Orchestral Scholar, and served …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/311

Stephen G. Jones obituary

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Stephen G. Jones A May 19 service will celebrate the life of Dr. Stephen G. Jones , … an internationally known professional trumpet player, who died suddenly April 25 . He was 70. Jones was a member of the WMU faculty for 42 years …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46680

Flags lowered Friday for Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matt Schwartz

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… Flags lowered Friday for Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matt Schwartz Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Air Force … S. Schwartz , of Traverse City, Mich., who died Jan. 5 while on active duty in Afghanistan's Helmand … and decorations include: the Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, National …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/55

Resilience, hope fuel athletic training grad’s drive for success

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… Mich.— Taylor Gaines is no stranger to hard work. Since she was old enough to be employed, she's been bringing home … periods where we were staying at hotels. I went to three different high schools … and I didn't really have a stable … but I also want to open a pro bono clinic, giving free services to people that can't afford them. Once I get my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66430

In Memoriam, summer 2026

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… BS ’51, Nov. 29, 2025, Grand Rapids, MI Ona Eileene (Pappe) Wall , BA ’52, MA ’64, Dec. 7, 2025, Grandville, MI Muriel … Robins , BA ’54, Nov. 24, 2025, Livonia, MI Willard Howard Mejeur , BS ’54, Dec. 10, 2025, Cadillac, MI Thomas Edward Fricke , BA ’55, Oct. 7, 2025, …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/memoriam-summer-2026

Celebrate faculty, staff achievement at Fall Convocation 2022

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… 16 , will recognize 15 of the University’s finest, including awards for those who’ve championed diversity and global … faculty and staff for excellence in teaching, research and service. The campuswide celebration at the Bernhard Center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69054

Celebrate faculty, staff achievement at 2023 Fall Awards Celebration

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… Celebrate faculty, staff achievement at 2023 Fall Awards Celebration Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … Sept. 29 , will recognize the University’s finest, including awards for exceptional teaching, service, longtime and emerging scholarly work. President …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72663

Western’s Fall Convocation to celebrate faculty, staff achievements transforms into Academic Excellence Awards Series

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… staff achievements transforms into Academic Excellence Awards Series Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, … receive much-deserved applause in 2021. As part of a new tradition, the former Fall Convocation celebration will … staff achievements for excellence in teaching, research and service is taking a new shape this year. The awards will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65618