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WMU to confer about 1,400 degrees during virtual fall commencement ceremonies

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… and WMUx. There will more than 1,000 degrees awarded at the bachelor's level, more than 300 at the master's level and 29 … and Human Services, Aviation 11 a.m. —Haworth College of Business, Fine Arts 1 p.m. —Engineering and Applied Sciences, Education and Human Development 3 p.m. —Arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62417

Abraham L. Poot obituary

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… He was 65. Poot was a laboratory technician in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences who joined the staff in 1995 after a long career … College in Grand Rapids, Mich., then went on to earn a bachelor's degree in electronics engineering technology from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6210

Martin E. Gingerich obituary

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… on Dr. Martin E. Gingerich Dr. Martin E. Gingerich , professor emeritus of English, died Oct. 19 . He was 84. Gingerich, of Buckley, … discipline in Pennsylvania from 1961 to 1964. He earned a bachelor's degree from Shippensburg University of

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43957

Western's ‘Battalion Mom’ retires after 28 years

Haworth College of Business

… presidents, seven deans, two departments and 11 military science and leadership chairs. She has watched nearly 500 … cadets become second lieutenants and witnessed the pinning of two Army generals who are Bronco alumni. Through it all, … Obreiter, administrative assistant for the Department of Military Science and Leadership—Army ROTC, will retire …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70295

Geography alumnus successfully navigates detours on road to career

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… Erin Flynn on A post-graduation activity report reveals 94% of 2018-19 WMU graduates are actively employed or pursuing … out before college. Initially intent on studying computer science, the geospatial analyst found his passion for … in his field. "We got to test out a new method of data analysis which had never been done before, so that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58014

WMU Sky Broncos again claim top spot at regionals, advance to national competition

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… Championship for the third consecutive year. The College of Aviation’s 15-member Sky Broncos team swept first place … points for members who finish in the top 10 in a series of flight and ground events. Besides clinching the regional … NIFA Region III SAFECON. All members are aviation flight science majors, unless noted. Chris Balo , a sophomore from …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/sky-broncos-again-claim-top-spot-regionals

Beatrice P. Hartman obituary

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… on Beatrice P. Hartman Beatrice P. Hartman , assistant professor emerita of communication at Western Michigan University, died … Hartman taught at Michigan State University. She earned a bachelor's degree from Denison University, a master's degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36674

Nancy S. Wilson obituary

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… joined the staff in 2000 and retired in 2012 after 12 years of service to the University. She was an occupational health and safety specialist in the Department of Public Safety and at one time, served as director of risk … an associate degree from Kellogg Community College, a bachelor's degree from Western Illinois University and a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39377

Forty-one faculty members receive promotions

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… on KALAMAZOO—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved the promotions of 41 faculty members at its June 12 meeting. Twenty faculty … of Economics Dr. Mark Hurwitz , Department of Political Science Dr. Mitch Kachun, Department of History Dr. Mitchel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7675

Gaining marketable skills as a student staffer

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… Mich.—Back to campus means back to work for thousands of student employees at Western Michigan University. While … That's on top of a tough course schedule as she pursues a bachelor's degree in sociology and minors in both criminal … new," says Joe Weatherwax , a senior majoring in biomedical science. Living on campus helped Weatherwax come into his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54716