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Three WMU faculty earn prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Three WMU faculty earn prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards Submitted by John Sweeney on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three … where they will work in one of the world’s most dynamic scientific research hubs. Grenoble is home to several of … with scholars, musicians and composers here is deeply rewarding,” he says. “It fosters personal growth and opens new …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/01/fulbright-scholar-awardees

WMU’s Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten wins MAC Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success

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… WMU’s Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten wins MAC Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. … investigators, the program offers a look into public service, victim advocacy and the complexities of justice.  … connected with mentors they meet through the program long after graduation.  Kuersten’s commitment to student learning …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/mac-outstanding-faculty-award-2026-ashlyn-kuersten

Third-generation Bronco channels business passion into hands-on classroom experience

College of Education and Human Development

… Michigan University, and she'll say family legacy. Or wanting to be like the teacher that inspired her all … all students. Or the perfect mix of everything. "WMU has always been that school that I could see myself going to. My … the path she wanted to follow, she found her true calling after taking a marketing class in high school. After

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/05/wmu-business-education-gracie-feckovics-spotlight

Climbing Higher - Mark Brady's Aviation Journey from WMU to IFL

College of Aviation

… Argentine American architect César Pelli. While Pelli was referring to the desire of our species to build taller … I was working at the College of Aviation for the Line Services department and made the decision to continue my … a line person at the campus. I moved back to Clarkston, MI after finishing my computer science classes in May 2010. …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2016/06/brady

Jumping In and Out with Keaton Jeffrey: Aviation Technical Operations Student, Sky Dive Bronco Member and RAI Jets Intern

College of Aviation

… technical operations joined the WMU Skydive Broncos shortly after arriving on campus.  "I wanted to get out of my comfort zone," Jeffrey says, "and … Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport .  The full-service family enterprise is now involved in aircraft …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/03/jeffrey

Two longtime staff members retire from University Libraries

University Libraries

… Libraries Submitted by Angela Brcka on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After decades of service to the University Libraries, Vicki Carter , … items.   Now heading into retirement, Carter looks forward to traveling and helping others by offering counseling …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/12/longtime-staff-members-retire

Maintaining Aviation Excellence – Christopher Myrick Purposely Picks A Career in Aviation Technical Operations

College of Aviation

… airport to see my grandmother in Detroit.  I remember always looking up and seeing the planes fly over (interstate … me."  Request College of Aviation Info   Not too soon after that, Myrick came to realize that "one of the best … University College of Aviation.   Myrick working line services for the College of Aviation And relatively not too …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/04/myrick

Hints from Helmer – Charles Culminates Marine Tenure with Aviation Technical Operations Enrollment

College of Aviation

… Corps Ball  Request College of Aviation Information Helmer was raised in Six Lakes, Mich., located about 30 miles … of water are a chain of lakes connected to each other. After graduating in 2012 from Montabella Junior/Senior High … with Duncan, the largest privately owned business-jet service provider in the world. One of its main headquarters …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/02/helmer

Ida Mae Cutshaw obituary

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… Western Michigan University staff member, died May 10. She was 75. Cutshaw, a finance clerk in accounting, joined the WMU staff in 1979 and retired in 1995 after 16 years of service to the University. A lifelong resident of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/557

Emma 'Em' Hollingshead obituary

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… member, died July 24 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She was 93. Hollingshead, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in … president for finance five years later. She retired in 1983 after almost 13 years of service to the University. Cremation has taken place. A full …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1129