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WMU alumna receives Uganda’s Medal of Honor

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… of Western Michigan University’s science education program, was recognized for her work to increase educational … the health of the children, family and society at large.” After she completed her Ph.D. at WMU, Udongo went back to … used to listen to the radio and tell me about all the new scientific discoveries. Her stories were so intriguing. We …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/alumna-receives-medal-honor

Timothy Earl Kahler obituary

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… Western Michigan University staff member, died April 7 . He was 69. Kahler was a material handler with landscape services in the Department of Facilities Management. He joined the staff in 1972 and retired in 2004 after 32 years of service to the University. service

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31563

June Mochizuki obituary

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… at Western Michigan University, died Oct. 29 . She was 92. Mochizuki, of Denver, Colorado, joined the WMU faculty in 1966 and retired in 1988 after 22 years of service to the University. She is survived by her husband, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43682

WMU secures $5.3M to boost Michigan innovation and biotech growth

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… and Commercialization Center (BRCC) earned a $5.3 million award as part of the inaugural cohort of the Michigan … startups to health care information technology and service operations.   “Western Michigan University’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/biosciences-research-commercialization-center-inaugural-michigan-innovation-fund

Internationally regarded geographer honored as WMU's Emerging Scholar

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… field. Zhu will be recognized with the Emerging Scholar Award during Western's Fall Awards Celebration on  Friday, … of times as well as featured in major news outlets, such as Scientific America and Newsweek. He was also selected as a … awards:  Distinguished Faculty Scholar ,  Distinguished Service ,  Distinguished Teaching ,  Excellence in Diversity …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/emerging-scholar-award-2025-laiyin-zhu

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

Abby Raymond – How Aviation led to “Rags” and Riches

College of Aviation

… in me a good work ethic and a commitment to customer service." "Dave gave me a lot of great advice in advancing … degree in aviation science and administration in 2011. "He was one of the biggest supporters for my success in … picked a good role model.  Powell, who joined the Air Force after his graduation from Arizona State University in 1975, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/06/abbyraymond

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

Shirley K. James obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died July 18 . She was 75. James, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1977 and retired in 2001 after almost 24 years of service to the University. She was a head cook in Davis …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42232

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