Search results
New General Counsel named at Western
News
… , who currently serves as assistant general counsel for metro Detroit’s Oakland University (OU), is set to begin his … an exemplary new colleague in Keith,” says WMU President Edward Montgomery . “I am confident his extensive experience … experienced the impact of public education, and I look forward to working for the collective good of our students at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68429
Faculty awarded prestigious Fulbright fellowships for global research and teaching opportunities
News
… Faculty awarded prestigious Fulbright fellowships for global research … he leads study abroad trips—copying roughly 2,000 pages of materials for future research and teaching. “The … a competitive application is available from Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland , associate director of external scholarships …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/url-2025-fulbright-fellowships-awarded-stephen-covell-chien-juh-gu
In Memoriam, fall 2023
W Magazine
… on The following are Western alumni and emeriti who passed away and were reported during fall 2023. Alumni Jack Leonard … May (French) Jennings , BM ‘51, June 23, 2023, Whitewater, WI Guelda Ann (Glynn) Weinert , BS ‘51, June 9, 2023, … Christine (Kraft) Mateer , BA ‘58, May 21, 2023, Kirkland, WA Charles J. Weier Jr. , BBA ’58, June 8, 2023, Bradenton, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73616
Flags lowered Friday for Air Force Capt. Andrew Becker
News
… of Air Force Capt. Andrew Becker , of Novi. Capt. Becker was a pilot for the 318th Special Operations Squadron. He participated in nine overseas deployments and was slated to begin training the next generation of Air … Michigan servicemen and servicewomen killed in the line of duty. Michigan was among the first states to honor its …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38940
Western honors, celebrates veterans with student scholarship, local events
News
… to further their education," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . Coinciding with the financial support, … the U.S. Army in 2008 as a petroleum supply specialist and was stationed at Camp Humphreys in Korea and then Fort Lee … husband Timothy started a family, as both were on active duty at the time. She followed him in his military career, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66151
Two more students earn prestigious Gilman scholarships
News
… Bean of Kalamazoo are among the 800 American undergraduate awardees from 330 colleges and universities across the U.S. … and more than 14,000 students nationwide have received the award since the program's inception in 2001. The scholarship … Kaml, WMU study abroad specialist, and Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland, WMU advisor for the Gilman program and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17186
Longtime staff member retires from University Libraries
University Libraries
… Libraries Submitted by Sara Volmering on Julie Hayward, manager, user services will retire from Western … 31 years of service to the University Libraries, Julie Hayward , manager, user services, will retire from Western … helping students get access to free or low-cost course materials.” Hayward was also part of the onsite crew that …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/07/julie-hayward-retirement
Flags lowered Thursday for Senior Chief Petty Officer Jason P. May
News
… the USS Essex. The Essex, an amphibious assault ship, was deployed at sea as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. … lowered to half-staff throughout Michigan and on Michigan waters to honor Michigan servicemen and servicewomen killed in the line of duty. Michigan was among the first states to honor its …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25451
Winter recess 2025-26: Know your campus hours
News
… 15 and resume for spring semester service on Jan. 3 . Metro Transit campus services for Ring Road, Solon Kendall … 24 and reopen on Jan. 5 . Online ticket information is always available. Sindecuse Health Center , including the … Jan. 2 and will reopen for regular hours on Jan. 5 . Waldo Library is closed Dec. 14 with limited hours until the …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/check-winter-2025-recess-hours
Team discovers way to 'tune' abundant elements for semiconductor use
News
… Team discovers way to 'tune' abundant elements for semiconductor use … of scientists and engineers has demonstrated that a new material made from abundant elements can be "tuned" to take … with a significant reduction in band gap energy—paving the way for this material to be considered for solar cell …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28099