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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