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Maryann Haws-Johnson obituary

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… verified) on MaryAnn Haws-Johnson , a former coordinator of what is now the Swain Education Library in University … came to WMU in 1980 and retired in 2002 after 22 years of service to the University. She worked at Bronson … coming to WMU. A three-time WMU alumna, Haws-Johnson earned bachelor's and master's degrees from WMU in 1977 and 1979, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26322

Grants to WMU exceed $24 million for the year

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… $4.2 million in May and June, pushing the year-end total of grants received for the 2012-13 fiscal year past the … research awards included a new, previously announced grant of $387,483 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to … A second new research grant of $303,000 from the National Science Foundation was awarded to Dr. Sharon Gill , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8304

Grants to WMU top $15 million for fiscal year

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… at their Feb. 29 meeting. Since the July 1, 2011, start of the fiscal year, the University has received grants … totaling nearly $2 million and accounting for 54 percent of the three-month total. November grants came in just below … grants included a new award of $264,177 from the National Science Foundation to Dr. Todd J. Barkman, associate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/230

Mary J. Bullock obituary

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… died Saturday June 22. She was 76. Bullock received a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Colorado in 1963 before coming to Kalamazoo. She joined … Charitable donations may be made to the organization of one's choice. People are invited to leave condolences at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7817

International grad student takes big steps in the right direction

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.— Western Michigan University Haworth College of Business student Hellen Yaa Agbevey is taking her first steps toward professional success. Originally from Ghana, Africa, Agbevey is a student in WMU Haworth’s Master of Science in Finance program and on her way to achieving her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74404

Isiac Chavez on cybersecurity and securing his future

Cybersecurity

… to Western’s overall reputation and the opportunities it offered,” says Chavez. “I wasn’t sure what I wanted to … campus community.” And he did explore, weighing the options of earning a computer information systems degree from the Haworth College of Business with a computer science degree from the College of Engineering and Applied …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73110

Students try their skills at aviation and engineering

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… May 19, at the Western Michigan University College of Aviation in Battle Creek, Mich. WMU aeronautical … concrete canoe. Sponsored by WMU and the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals, the event is designed to encourage young people to prepare for careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/552

Investment, pandemic pivot spur success for genomics company

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… due to COVID-19 testing. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The expansion of COVID-19 testing, while playing a large part in pandemic … growth. It's an accomplishment being celebrated by the Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center (BRCC) of Western Michigan University—a nonprofit that invests in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64148

Career and Student Employment Services ready to help WMU students, recent alumni navigate uncertain job market

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… graduates are entering a new world in the midst of a global pandemic. Many companies are consolidating … help students and recent alumni position themselves for professional success. “It’s more important than ever for … director for career and post-graduation success. Biomedical sciences graduate Alaa Sleymann is applying to dental …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59015

Broncos charge into Homecoming 2024

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… University football team and dive into the excitement of homecoming and Family Weekend, happening  Friday through … and build camaraderie and Bronco pride. Students kick off the excitement with  Spirit Week  Oct. 21-25 , which … and inspiring the Bronco community. College of Art and Sciences will honor alumni on  Oct. 25 in Miller …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/homecoming-family-weekend-roundup-2024