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Staff member recognized as outstanding leader
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… verified) on Hernández KALAMAZOO—Diana Hernández, director of Western Michigan University's Division of Multicultural Affairs, was one of five Michiganders to … Diversity Award. Hernández earned two degrees from WMU, a bachelor's degree in communication in 1985 and a master's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2317
Morvin A. Wirtz obituary
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Morvin A. Wirtz , professor emeritus of special education, died Aug. 17 in Naples, Fla. He was … joining the U.S. education department in 1964. Wirtz earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Milwaukee State …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1306
Jack J. Frey obituary
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… as a vocal music teacher and retired in 1987 as assistant professor emeritus of music after more than 36 years of service to the … during World War II as a chaplain's assistant. He earned a bachelor's degree from WMU in 1943 and a master's degree …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7147
WMU trustee Kurtis Trevan steps down from his role on the board
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… leadership that he is stepping down from the Board of Trustees, effective immediately. The governor is expected … 31, 2028. Trevan Trevan has relocated to live full time out of state to be with his family and spouse, who is based in … he will continue to champion Western, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration. “It has been an honor …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74180
Theatre professor wins prestigious best essay award
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… Theatre professor wins prestigious best essay award Submitted by … Durham KALAMAZOO--A Western Michigan University theatre professor has won the 2011 Martin Stevens Award for Best New … to a broad audience of drama theorists." Durham earned his bachelor's degree in English and drama from Transylvania …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/924
Business college speaker to address startup culture
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… (not verified) on Valentine KALAMAZOO—The top executive of a leading manufacturer of surgical implants for minimally … orthopedics with Stryker Corp. in 1990. Valentine earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management in 1990 from WMU, where he also studied biomedical sciences. He has participated as a Haworth College of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1773
Western to confer more than 2,300 degrees during spring 2023 commencement ceremonies April 29
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… University will grant students nearly 1,800 degrees at the bachelor's level, over 430 at the master's level, more than … hail from 50 countries and will participate in one of four programs beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time … of Fine Arts Noon —College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and College of Health and Human Services 3 p.m. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71244
Leo Niemi obituary
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… died at home in Kalamazoo March 2. He was 92. Niemi, professor emeritus of business information systems, joined the WMU faculty in … his winters at Harbor Isles in North Port, Fla. He earned a bachelor's and master's degree from WMU in 1952 and 1954, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/206
Anthropologist appointed to Freedom Trail commission
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… verified) on Nassaney KALAMAZOO—Dr. Michael Nassaney, a professor of anthropology at Western Michigan University, was one of … the fur trade in the western Great Lakes. Nassaney earned a bachelor's degree from Providence College, a master's degree …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7174
Three candidates vying to lead international efforts come to campus
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… the next three weeks. The candidates for the position of associate provost for the Diether H. Haenicke Institute … Global Education as well as the dates, times and locations of their formal campus presentations are: Dr. Sonia … Hall , professor and chair of the Department of Political Science at Morehouse College, 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 , in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2537