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WMU Cold Case Program recognized as national benchmark for student-police partnerships

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… Association training in Grand Rapids. “WMU’s program was ahead of its time in the development of student-involved … both law enforcement and the University,” he says. “I’ve always had a passion for investigation, and to see these cold … this, multiplying resources and leveraging the types of services available through the WMU Cold Case Program can’t …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/cold-case-program-national-benchmark-international-homicide-investigators

Constructing joy: Student fashion show explores and showcases happiness on the runway

College of Education and Human Development

… fashion show explores and showcases happiness on the runway Submitted by Chris Hybels on Valentino Rush, a sophomore designer and model at WMU, was awarded the “Best in Show” honor this year for his …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/04/wmu-moda-2026-pursuit-happiness-fashion-show

Strong showing from Western Michigan University in Crain’s Newsmakers of 2025—including top honors

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… Flynn on Drs. Doug Lepisto and Derrick McIver accept their award for Newsmakers of the Year from Mickey Ciokajlo, … University’s impact in its 2025 Newsmakers of the Year awards , naming Dr. Doug Lepisto and Dr. Derrick McIver , … in aviation sciences. With a deep background in public service and higher education leadership, Kavalhuna hit the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/crains-newsmakers-2025-russ-kavalhuna-doug-lepisto-derrick-mciver

Broncos are going places: New report reveals 93% of Western grads are employed or continuing their education

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… students are getting jobs very consistently," says Dr. Ewa Urban , director of assessment and effectiveness. "We … impact graduate success. In the most recent report, data was obtained for 72% of alumni earning degrees. Some … questions about graduates' Western experience. "It was very nice to have professors that genuinely cared about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71441

Western Michigan University opens new food marketing hub with $500,000 gift from Meijer

Haworth College of Business

… on Meijer presented a check for $500,000 to Dr. Russell Zwanka during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new food … help students grow as professionals, preparing them for a rewarding career in the industry. “We are proud to support … professional development and a spirit of community service, ensuring graduates are well-rounded and ready to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/food-marketing-hub

From Aviation Camp to Aviation Captain

College of Aviation

… USA.  However for Richard Bartlett, Battle Creek, Mich was aviation mecca.  It was the city that offered him the access to the key that … back to the mitten state.  This eventually led to a civil service job at the Battle Creek Federal Center - A move that …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/09/bartlett

Wrenches and Wings: Morgan Boyd’s Mission to Keep Aviation Soaring

College of Aviation

… "I have found that there is nothing more thrilling than watching an aircraft, which you helped tear apart, inspect, … fix and then reassemble, again take off from the runway and fly home."   Request College of Aviation Information … "I had the pleasure of having WMU right in my backyard and was able to be immersed in the university before ever …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/07/boyd

Activities start Nov. 6 in honor of veterans, military personnel

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… Red Cross blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in Room 1305 of the Activity Therapy Building, which serves as ROTC … headquarters and is located between WMU's Health and Human Services Building and the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital. … and use "wmu" as the sponsor code or call (800) 733-2767. Walk-in donors also are welcome. WMU student veterans from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20045

Estate gift from Detroit-area businessman benefits multiple WMU units

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… Huron Valley State Bank Board of Directors and a longtime industrial supply executive. He died Nov. 13, 2015. A 1961 WMU alumnus, Murvay was active for many years with the University's Alumni … Haworth College of Business, College of Health and Human Services and the departments of Chemistry and Psychology. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37025

Richard E. Munsterman obituary

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… Western Michigan University chair and professor emeritus of industrial and manufacturing engineering, died Feb. 4 at home. He was 79. Munsterman joined the WMU faculty in 1977 and retired in 1998 after 21 years of service to the University. Richard Munsterman He began his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22609