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Recent graduate pursues dream to ignite students' passion for learning and discovery

College of Arts and Sciences

… started his undergrad program at the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey, he was sure he was on a path to … a chance encounter with a Western Michigan University professor would change that trajectory.  In 2012, … Dr. John Spitsbergen , a Western professor of biological sciences who was on a trip to Puerto Rico to deliver a talk. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69137

Book identifies strategies for successful fundraising

News

… fundraising Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Cover of Greenhoe's book KALAMAZOO—Approaching prospective donors … creating relationships with those individuals is the topic of a book recently published by a long-time Western Michigan … why wouldn't I share it?" says Greenhoe, who earned a bachelor's degree in communication with honors from WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7670

WMU recognizes 2016-17 Presidential Scholars

News

… The award goes to the most outstanding seniors in each of the University's academic schools, departments and … graduated summa cum laude from WMU in December 2016 with a Bachelor of Business Administration. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Accountancy from WMU, which he plans to complete …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39545

Fifty seniors receive WMU's top undergraduate honor

News

… The award goes to the most outstanding seniors in each of the University's academic schools, departments and … as well as tutor students at a local school's summer science camps. His hobbies include working on machining, … program, she expects to graduate in April 2016 with a bachelor's degree and continue pursuing a master's degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31959

Seventeen business students selected for scholarships

News

… business students have received scholarships in recognition of their outstanding character and academic excellence. The … grade point average. Koh, of Selangor, Malaysia, earned her bachelor's degree in April with a 4.0 grade point average. … Arnold E. Schneider MBA Founders Award. Twiest earned his bachelor's degree in engineering from Grand Valley State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1078

John D. Grace obituary

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… joined the WMU faculty in 1969 and retired in 1997 as professor emeritus of geosciences after 27 years of service to the University. His … as a geologist with the Carter Oil Co. Grace earned a bachelor's degree from Denison University in 1955, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/693

Gordon J. Grinwis obituary

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… Grinwis , who served as a Western Michigan University art professor for 34 years, died Thursday, March 28 , in … faculty on Sept. 1, 1961, retiring as emeritus associate professor of art, effective April 23, 1995. Dr. Gordon J. … Mich., and served in the U.S. Army before earning a bachelor's degree at WMU in 1959 and master's degree at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6280

WMU Sky Broncos takes top spot at regionals, advances to national competition

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… points for members who finish in the top 10 in a series of flight and ground events. Coach Nick Olnhausen said this … adding seven first-time competitors and replacing all of the flight event competitors from last year.  "I am very … SAFECON, hosted by Western. All members are aviation flight science majors, unless noted. Chris Balo of Kinnelon, New …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73192

Breathing new life into historical collections through data harvesting

University Libraries

… ledgers into research-ready datasets thanks to the help of Collections as Data Intern Patricia Sebastian .  … research. The ledgers contain handwritten accounts of people who lived at the Kalamazoo County Poorhouse from … pursuing her master’s degree in library and information science at San José State University, Sebastian worked with …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-data-harvesting

Josh Blain: Networking, Navigation and his Expedition to Envoy Air

College of Aviation

… His document recounts adventures and generates memories of London, Rome, Paris, Milan, Switzerland, Barbados and Mexico City, all of which complement his other travels to many of the … in the United States. Blain's diploma in aviation flight science was awarded by the Western Michigan University …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/joshblain