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Alan Turfe now leads WMU Board of Trustees
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… Mich.— Alan Turfe has been elected chair of the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees following a unanimous … for the past two years. This board and all of Western Michigan University are better today for Shelly Edgerton’s … of Science degree and an MBA from the University of Michigan. Turfe was first appointed to the board by Gov. …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/alan-turfe-elected-wmu-board-chair
Marketing that makes a difference: Q&A with Dr. Ann Veeck
Haworth College of Business
… professor of marketing, was honored this fall with Western Michigan University’s Distinguished Teaching Award . For … Dr. Ann Veeck Q: Could you describe your journey at Western Michigan University and what it has meant to you to be a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69503
Burris elected new vice chair of WMU Board of Trustees
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… Burris , B.S.’88, has been named vice chair of the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees following a unanimous … , as the board’s new leadership team. “I love Western Michigan University. It is an honor to take on this role at …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/kelly-burris-elected-wmu-board-vice-chair
Operation Hat Trick scholarship supports WMU grad student and Army veteran
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… its commitment to military‑connected students, Western Michigan University has awarded the Operation Hat Trick … graduate student Mandy Rodriguez . Rodriguez of Hartford, Michigan, is pursuing a Master of Arts in early childhood … of Veterans Affairs student success program of its kind in Michigan, providing on‑campus support with VA benefits, …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/operation-hat-trick-mandy-rodriguez
WMU research facility assists in rediscovery of rare mineral deposit
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… of a long-forgotten mineral deposit located under two West Michigan counties is set to spark a new multibillion industry in Michigan that will quickly position the state as the … state's historical oil and gas production revenues and triggering explosive job growth in Osceola and Mecosta …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9197
Counselor education alumna recognized as state's top school counselor
College of Education and Human Development
… by Chris Hybels on Jamie Hess (right) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Michigan School Counselor Association announced Jamie … at the Calhoun Area Career Centers , as the 2024 Michigan School Counselor of the Year . Hess has served as a … Zeeland Public Schools and an education consultant for the Michigan Department of Education. "I was really surprised," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73656
New state program features university-business partnership
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… program developed as part of a collaboration among Western Michigan University and five other state universities will … Innovation Program has been developed as part of the Michigan Corporate Relations Network, a collaboration of six … manner," says Mike Finney, chief executive officer of Michigan Economic Development Corp. "The Instant Innovation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1038
Gov. Snyder announces new teaching fellows
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Woodrow Wilson Michigan Teaching Fellows KALAMAZOO--An engineer who holds … pursuing a specially designed master's degree at Western Michigan University to prepare them for careers as science … schools. Each of the 13 has received one of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Woodrow Wilson Michigan Teaching Fellowships …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/779
Haenicke Institute announces new senior director of International Student and Scholar Services
International Student and Scholar Services
… has been in international education. He joins Western Michigan University from California State University, … around the world. “ I’m excited to join Western Michigan and to advance our efforts to support and grow our … that supports the global engagement of the Western Michigan University community. Its offices assist more than …
https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnewsdirector
Sacred Music Fest kicks off with free concert downtown
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… concert downtown Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO—The Michigan Festival of Sacred Music is giving a free concert … music begins at 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 315 W. Michigan Ave., and includes the world premiere of "Assisi … and attended the sacred music festival of Assisi. About the Michigan Festival of Sacred Music Retired Kalamazoo College …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8919