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In Memoriam, summer 2026
W Magazine
… 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 …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/memoriam-summer-2026
Diving In with Brooke Semler: An Aviation Bronco Birthright
College of Aviation
… sororities often feature "legacy" pledges -- meaning if Dad was a Sigma Sigma or Mom was a Nu Nu, so is an offspring almost automatically. … Bronco. Her parents hang Western diplomas on their wall. So do a set of grandparents. And even "Great …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/02/semler
Plans for new alumni center unveiled
News
… original building. "The additions will be carried out in a way that feels more balanced and in keeping with the … city will extend the usable space near the portico with a retaining wall and outdoor platform. The hillside below will be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14654
Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf
College of Aviation
… University College of Aviation with a degree in what was then known as flight technology: On "9-11" he was in the Pentagon when the hijacked airliner slammed into … overseas deployments to Japan, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar. More often than not, he was in command of …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf
Health and human services faculty and staff members saluted
News
… faculty and staff members were recently presented awards by Dr. Earlie M. Washington, dean of the College of Health and Human … the recipients— Helen Beck and Drs. Linda Reeser , Robert Wall Emerson and James Henry . They received a monetary …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3807
Brett Bailey's Greatest Aviation Asset May Be Curiosity
College of Aviation
… in geography, Bailey says: "Yes, the math is right. I was here for seven years." And for good reasons. "First, I found a good home at WMU. Second, it was very early in my college career when the new ATP … majors) all felt little sense of falling behind, but it was definitely for the better because aviation is a lot …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/09/bailey
Campus construction projects enhancing safety, accessibility and green space
News
… safety An ongoing project on Ring Road South, between the Howard Street Pedestrian Bridge and the Miller Auditorium … expected to be cut back and enhanced with a natural stone retaining wall. The project was informed by student input, emphasizing …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/campus-construction-projects-enhancing-safety-accessibility-green-space
Behind the exhibits: Creating space for student work
University Libraries
… work Submitted by Angela Brcka on Artwork by Kamau DaaJa-Ra was featured in the spring 2026 Art and Research exhibit. We … of Western students by featuring their art and research in Waldo Library. Librarians Micky Carignano , Dylan McGlothlin … wood, canvas and textiles—in different sizes on a curved wall, which has been challenging. But it is worth it to …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-behind-exhibits
WMU, Kalamazoo County officials explore transitioning management of Asylum Lake Preserve from WMU to county
News
… County in February. If both boards choose to move forward, the parties would formalize the proposal through a … of the Asylum Lake Preserve while entrusting stewardship to a public entity that has extensive experience … and natural resources and is well-positioned to provide stewardship, transparency, and public accountability consistent …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/wmu-kalamazoo-county-officials-explore-asylum-lake-preserve-transfer
WMU SLP alum chairs national conference
College of Health and Human Services
… The event, scheduled for December 5-7, 2024, in Seattle, WA, will bring together over 10,000 speech-language-hearing … In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Jerrold was honored with the ASHA Dorothy Dreyer Award for Volunteerism in 2022, and he was selected for the …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/jjackson