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Navy veteran and four-time CAS alum built a career by probing the link between humans and their machines

College of Arts and Sciences

… Mich.— Dr. Dylan Schmorrow   has spent the better part of the last three decades exploring the link between humans … influenced by Western that he went on to get not only his bachelor’s degree in economics and psychology in 1989, but … Schmorrow’s career with the Navy “ranged from bench level science and engineering work, to managing research funding, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69145

Hypnotist plays 'Mind Games' at the Bernhard Center

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… (not verified) on Paul Ramsay (right) with stage full of hypnotized students. KALAMAZOO--Professional hypnotist Paul Ramsay's "Mind Games" comes to … of the University of New Hampshire, where he earned a bachelor's degree in English in 1996. After teaching high …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/270

Arthur W.J. Stoddart obituary

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… He was 79. Arthur W.J. Stoddart Stoddart, an associate professor emeritus of mathematics, joined the WMU faculty in 1967 and retired … gardens and especially his lakeside property. He earned a bachelor's and master's degree from Otago in 1954 and 1955, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9536

World’s medievalists to convene virtually during annual congress

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… through Saturday, May 10 to 15 , for the 56th celebration of the Western Michigan University International Congress on … hosted by Western's Medieval Institute and has attracted professional scholars, most with university appointments; … from historical sword fighting, reflections on the death of saint and martyr Thomas Becket, language and writing in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/63939

Sky Broncos capture fourth place in national competition

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… in Columbus, Ohio. Competing against teams representing 27 of the top aviation schools in the nation, the 12-member WMU … Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott and the University of North Dakota. Practice pays off "I am extremely happy … Central High School and is studying aviation flight science and flight administration at WMU. Joseph Batchelder …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16036

Emeritus appointed to state council

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… Health and Sports. Ronald J. Winter, WMU associate professor emeritus of human performance and health education, will serve a … School Athletic Association for 42 years. Winter earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Michigan State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/982

WMU nears $7 million mark in grants in September and October

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… the year-to-date total past $12 million since the start of the 2015-16 fiscal year, WMU trustees learned at their … grants Two notable research awards came from the National Science Foundation. A $799,665 NSF grant was awarded to Dr. Jessaca K. Spybrook , associate professor of educational leadership, research and technology. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29246

Michigan Geological Survey advances with new leadership, facility and funding

College of Arts and Sciences

… the famous columnar basalt in Vik Sara Pearson, an alumna of the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, was appointed as director of MGS in July. As …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-mgs

International student finds dynamic new dimensions in IT career field

Haworth College of Business

… student at Western Michigan University, is growing professionally almost as quickly as his field does. Originally … well-rounded data scientist.  Anticipating the career ahead of him, Imran is looking forward to embracing his academic …  “The most exciting aspect of pursuing a degree in data science is the dynamic nature of the field. It constantly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73784

WMU trustees appoint Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., as University’s 10th president

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… Kavalhuna, J.D., following his appointment by the WMU Board of Trustees as WMU's 10th president. Kavalhuna is set to … that we will continue our progress.” Kavalhuna earned his bachelor's degree in aviation science from WMU and juris doctorate from Cooley Law School. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/trustees-appoint-russ-kavalhuna-10th-president