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George 'Stewart' Johnson obituary

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… George 'Stewart' Johnson obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on   Johnson … Lake, joined the WMU faculty in 1960 and retired in 1984 after 24 years of service to the University. He was a professor of mechanical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42231

Inheriting Aviation: The Targosz Family DNA

College of Aviation

… Private Pilot license and she and Andrew’s oldest son, Jim, was recently hired at Republic Airlines. Their youngest son, … growing up on the south side of Chicago, their mom had always wanted to fly, but did `not have the money or the … Post that met at Chicago Midway Airport once a month. After that, the twins got the opportunity to attend Camp …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/04/targosz

Franklin G. 'Greg' Fisk obituary

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… teacher at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 28. He was 80. Fisk joined the WMU faculty in 1969 as an associate … retired in 1997 as a professor emeritus of science studies after 28 years of service to the University. While at WMU, Fisk directed two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/75

Early release Dec. 23 due to campuswide network connectivity issues

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… by Emily Doran on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential services, all Western Michigan University campuses closed as … 24, through Friday, Jan. 2 . Normal operations will resume after the recess period. The University news site has …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/closure-dec-23-2025-network-connectivity-repairs

WMU recognizes recipients of WMU/AAUP Scholarship for First-Generation Students

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… Scholarship for First-Generation Students provides awards of $5,000 and was launched earlier this academic year through … and advocate for refugees and displaced communities after graduating in 2027.   Rahoizha , an aviation flight …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/wmu-aaup-scholarship-recipients

Top model, top student: WMU Medallion Scholar slays in the classroom and on the runway

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… WMU Medallion Scholar slays in the classroom and on the runway Submitted by Erin Flynn on Maya Narayan has made … of Photohouse Magazine. (Photo courtesy: Tommy Butler) After crisscrossing the Kalamazoo campus for classes and … Medallion Scholar, Narayan had the opportunity to develop a service project alongside her 2023 cohort. They launched the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/music-theatre-performance-medallion-scholar-new-york-fashion-week-maya-narayan

Brad Coffman: From Private to Professional Pilot in Four Years

College of Aviation

… early age. With O’Hare International Airport only 12 miles away from his hometown, it’s easy to understand why. However, like the “force” to Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars saga, aviation was stronger in the … All solid questions, and ones that need to be answered. After searching many options, Coffman attended an open house …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/12/coffman

Libraries awards two Library Student Employee Scholarships

University Libraries

… Libraries awards two Library Student Employee Scholarships Submitted by … recipients. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The University Libraries awarded two scholarships to student employees for their … helped her develop essential skills for her future career. After graduation, her goal is to find a career with meaning …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/04/library-student-employee-scholarship-2026

Book read looks at ethical questions of immortal cell line

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… month at the Western Michigan University centering on the award-winning book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by … Friday, March 16, in the atrium of the Health and Human Services Building. The panel discussion will follow at 1 … began researching the book as a graduate student in 1999 after learning about HeLa and the first human immortal cells …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/227

Clear for takeoff: How WMU’s aviation program launched A’maree Waddell’s career

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… for takeoff: How WMU’s aviation program launched A’maree Waddell’s career Submitted by Erin Flynn on A’maree Waddell, … more opportunities presented themselves to her for growth. After joining Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., she quickly … with peers across communities, and further my passion for service and representation,” she says. “Each experience …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/graduate-success-aviation-management-operations-amaree-waddell