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Martin E. Gingerich obituary

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… , professor emeritus of English, died Oct. 19 . He was 84. Gingerich, of Buckley, Michigan, joined the WMU … of service to the University. He conducted research in the Wales while on sabbatical leave in 1977-78. His book, W.H. … in the Anglo Welsh Review, the Minnesota English Journal, Modern Poetry Studies and Notes on Contemporary Literature. …

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

Dunbar Hall to be transformed in $40 million renovation project

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… led the effort to secure this outlay funding to extensively modernize Dunbar Hall. "We celebrate this major project … helped make the case for the need," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . The project is set to begin in spring 2020, and University officials expect …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51700

WMU student’s health care AI innovation wins $100K through Cultivate 269 pitch competition

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https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/cultivate-269-2026-pitch-competition-winner-sam-marseille

Physician assistant students explore global medicine in Kenya

College of Health and Human Services

… (PA) program. PA student Mei Hauenstein shared: “I was able to see a variety of disease processes and traumas … US has more laparoscopic and robotic tools, so its more modern and sophisticated.” Sarah Dian reflected on the …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/09/elective-africa

WMU to purchase Newell Rubbermaid’s facility on Parkview Campus

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… It will replace WMU’s Physical Plant building, which was built in 1921 and carries approximately $7.6 million in deferred maintenance.   Newell Rubbermaid’s building was completed in 2014. It will become the new home of WMU … Der Kley says.  "The Newell Rubbermaid building provides a modern, well-located space that supports our needs and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/newell-rubbermaid-facility-purchase-parkview-campus

College of Education and Human Development honors philanthropist and fashion entrepreneur as Outstanding Alumna

College of Education and Human Development

… Fredston (B.S. ‘05, textile and apparel studies), is a modern day multi-hyphenate, forging an inspiring and … Gores Fredston began her career in New York where she was a field merchandiser overseeing visuals for 14 east … multi-line concept store featuring high-end designers that was located on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles from 2008 to …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2023/01/rochelle-gores-fredston-wmu-outstanding-alumna-philanthropy-fashion

Turbulence in technology: cybersecurity student is learning alongside a growing field

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Cybersecurity student Ben Karn grew up watching his dad, Jerry Karn , B.S.'97, a Western Michigan … learning industry-standard techniques to protect modern infrastructure.”   Cybersecurity has delivered a … my work at Lear,” says Karn. “Ideally in the same concentration: architecture and engineering.”    For …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/ben-karn-cybersecurity

University Theatre presents 'King Stag'

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… show have been designed and built by guests from the Puppet Kitchen in New York City in collaboration with WMU students. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14749

Lecture series presented by Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

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… titled "Beyond Pontiac's Shadow: A Fresh Look at the War Called Pontiac's," Dr. Keith Widder will discuss how … at Michilimackinac in 1763 as well as events of the Potawatomi capture at Fort St. Joseph eight days prior to the … evidence related to it. The event is titled "The Other Kitchen Debate: Changing Foodways Among the Michiana …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8100

Kellogg Co. and Consumers Credit Union honored by business career center

Haworth College of Business

… the Kellogg Co. with the first Premier Partner of the Year award and Consumers Credit Union with the first Employer of the Year award at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 , in Harrison-Stinson … large lounge, which includes a common space with attached kitchen. The lounge space is used for relaxation as well as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26661