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Breakthrough fish research makes waves in evolutionary theory

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… Breakthrough fish research makes waves in evolutionary theory Submitted by Erin Flynn on … the lineage of fish species in Australia and New Guinea was just published in the prestigious journal Proceedings of … point in the understanding of how fish species evolve after making the transition from saltwater to freshwater …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/10/fish-research-evolutionary-theory-devin-bloom

Lemmer named John O. Hallquist Endowed Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Aerospace Engineering at Western Michigan University. The award recognizes her exceptional professional distinction, … than $7.5 million in external research funding across 30 awards from agencies including the National Science Foundation, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Air Force Research Laboratory, United …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/06/kristina-lemmer-hallquist-endowed-professor

Institute to honor Lewis Walker at fundraising dinner

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… Institute to honor Lewis Walker at fundraising dinner Submitted by Anonymous (not … the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations and to honor the man after whom the institute is named. The event, "More Than … and inclusive communities through research, teaching and service. The event will include a private reception from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5051

Friday Feature: Jessica Birnbaum

College of Aviation

… of the best flight schools in the country and I just knew I was meant to go here” she said, “I did not want to be … was the only school I applied to. Good thing I got in!!!” After graduation, she went on to work at large hub airports … time at DTW, she worked for Comair Inc. as a lead Customer Service agent. Her duties included baggage service, deicing …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/birnbaum

James B. Dexheimer obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died at home Jan. 2. He was 60. Dexheimer joined WMU's staff in 1992 and retired in … as coordinator of fast cataloging in University Libraries after 19 years of service to the University. He worked with the libraries' …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/73

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

Franklin G. 'Greg' Fisk obituary

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… teacher at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 28. He was 80. Fisk joined the WMU faculty in 1969 as an associate … retired in 1997 as a professor emeritus of science studies after 28 years of service to the University. While at WMU, Fisk directed two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/75

Three WMU faculty earn prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Three WMU faculty earn prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards Submitted by John Sweeney on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three … where they will work in one of the world’s most dynamic scientific research hubs. Grenoble is home to several of … with scholars, musicians and composers here is deeply rewarding,” he says. “It fosters personal growth and opens new …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/01/fulbright-scholar-awardees

Trio of science innovators recognized as Distinguished Faculty Scholars

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… of  Distinguished Faculty Scholars pushes the bounds of scientific innovation. Drs. Lisa Baker ,  Kristina Lemmer … and academic work. The Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award is the highest honor Western bestows on faculty … prestigious campuswide awards, including the  Distinguished Service ,  Distinguished Teaching ,  Emerging Scholar ,  …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/lisa-baker-kristina-lemmer-elena-litvinova-named-2024-distinguished-faculty

David F. Sadler obituary

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… University professor emeritus of English, died March 5 . He was 93. Sadler, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1955 and retired in 1984 after 29 years of service to the University. David F. Sadler During his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31543