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Flags lowered Thursday for Senior Chief Petty Officer Jason P. May

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… the USS Essex. The Essex, an amphibious assault ship, was deployed at sea as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. … at the Lee-Ellena Funeral Home in Macomb. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 9. Flags at … lowered to half-staff throughout Michigan and on Michigan waters to honor Michigan servicemen and servicewomen killed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25451

WMU launches Western Outfitters to help Broncos dress for success

College of Education and Human Development

… Michigan University, Western Outfitters is transforming the way students prepare for success. More than a closet of … individuals connected to WMU and from partnerships with Edwards Garment, Plato’s Closet and Goodwill Industries of … paint and installation work. Career and Student Employment Services and the College of Education and Human Development …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/western-outfitters-fashion-clothing-career-internship-campus-free-resource

Nominations sought for Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

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… Nominations sought for Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Nominations Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award are due Jan. 30, 2015. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Nominations are … are eligible if they have at least seven academic years of service to the University and are not previous winners. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/19988

Academic, practical knowledge are key to success for engineering student

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… key to success for engineering student Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Mechanical engineering student Ryan Ahrens runs a personal watercraft resale business, something he plans to pursue full-time after graduating spring semester. Ahrens seeks out hands-on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71373

Internationally regarded geographer honored as WMU's Emerging Scholar

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… field. Zhu will be recognized with the Emerging Scholar Award during Western's Fall Awards Celebration on  Friday, Oct. 3 , at  11 a.m. in Kirsch … awards:  Distinguished Faculty Scholar ,  Distinguished Service ,  Distinguished Teaching ,  Excellence in Diversity …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/emerging-scholar-award-2025-laiyin-zhu

Refreshments, games to greet returning students, faculty and staff

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… and introduce members of the campus community to the many services and resources available to them at Sindecuse. About … and improving patient health. Clinic and nursing services include evaluation and treatment for a variety of … promotion and education programs, counseling and psychiatry services for students, lab and X-ray diagnostic services, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18070

Homeless to college grad: Business student beats odds to create his own success

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… landing a dream accounting job, JaJuan Kemp has come a long way. Kemp, left, with his siblings. "It's crazy. It's still … Deasfernandez, left, took Kemp in when she discovered he was living in a vacant house. "I really tried to stay in … "She invited me over for a sleepover with my friend. After that, she just didn't let me go," says Kemp. With grit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62477

Fieldwork in Alaska: Students bring mobile tax preparation to residents

Haworth College of Business

… Fritz Allhoff, the trip took volunteer teams who provided services in the villages of Napaskiak, Oscarville and … Senior Will Roosien says the volunteer trip to Alaska was "eye opening." WMU Haworth College of Business senior … as help others in the process. Alaskan skyline “The trip was arranged to fly trained volunteer tax preparers out to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75147

Make a Difference staff award nominations due

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… Make a Difference staff award nominations due Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a Difference awards are due by Friday, Feb. 28 . Make a Difference is a … awards presented to employees who provide exceptional service to the University. Every fall and spring, semiannual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/12876

He’s back: James Rhodes’ 40-year WMU story

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… back: James Rhodes’ 40-year WMU story Submitted by Cindy Wagner on James Rhodes, faculty specialist in computer … a doctoral degree candidate and a faculty specialist.  “I always liked school ever since kindergarten. School is what I … back in 1984,” says Rhodes of his time with the company. After seven years, Rhodes completed his bachelor’s degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65975