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Western honors, celebrates veterans with student scholarship, local events

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… 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

Dr. Lizzy Coats’ journey of self-discovery, perseverance and success

College of Health and Human Services

… For Lizzy Coats, OTD, OTR/L , the journey to NBCOT success was anything but ordinary. Dr. Coats graduated from Western … short again, missing the passing score by 14 points. It was this second attempt that was the catalyst for Lizzy to … accommodation— an extra 1 hour time to take the exam— while retaining her private room and stop-the-clock breaks. She …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/09/coats

Enlightened aviation adventure creates path to success for alumnus

College of Aviation

… [caption align="right"] [/caption] YPSILANTI, Mich.—If you want an out-of-the-box thinker, then Eric Epplett is your … team right after his first degree was hanging on the wall. "I learned to never continue to do things the way they … operations," he says, "you have to be flexible to be on duty days, nights, weekends and holidays.  Finding a good …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58542

Center lauded for supporting region's small business community

Haworth College of Business

… University, located within the Haworth College of Business, was selected to receive the U.S. Small Business … Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Award. The prestigious award recognizes excellence in … more than $3.2 million in new sales and creating or retaining 541 jobs. The center was also able to connect …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53427

It’s the Mainline for Hainline – Rebekah Pursues the Path with Allegiant Air

College of Aviation

… on   Rebekah Hainline believes in not only paying it forward but also paying it backward.  The Battle Creek native … jobs during my training," that experience delivered a heavy dose of empathy " for those who came under her … dogs to their new homes if the owners can't handle that duty.  One of her flights took her from Columbus, Ohio, to …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/10/hainline

Flags lowered Thursday for Senior Chief Petty Officer Jason P. May

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… 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

WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind

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… WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind Submitted by … could be the ultimate beneficiaries of a $421,125 grant awarded to Western Michigan University researchers to improve … of Health, was awarded to Drs. Dae Shik Kim and Robert Wall Emerson , associate professor and professor, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15729

Western's College of Aviation honors alumni, supporters with annual awards

College of Aviation

… College of Aviation honors alumni, supporters with annual awards Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Aviators … the benefit of tailwinds, helping to guide the plane forward toward its destination. A number of people and … first came to Western in the 1970s after serving a tour of duty as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force. He completed the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69791

Richmond Center for Visual Arts hosts exhibition highlighting contemporary prints from WMU Art Collection

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… prints by Robyn O'Neil, Ruth Zachary, Gesine Janzen and Warrington Colescott. Prominently featured on the right is … Center for Visual Arts (RCVA) will feature the exhibition “Wall x Paper: Contemporary Prints from the University Art …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70291

Flags lowered Tuesday for fallen U.S. Army sergeant

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… Hinton, 36, died Sunday, May 14, after the vehicle he was riding in during a training exercise in Hawaii overturned. Hinton had been stationed in Hawaii as a … Michigan servicemen and servicewomen killed in the line of duty. Michigan was among the first states to honor its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40270