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New director named for Michigan Geological Survey

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… on Yellich KALAMAZOO—A geologist with more than 40 years of experience in mineral exploration, mineral development, … of the survey, which is housed in WMU's Department of Geosciences . Yellich has worked in more than 30 states as well … development at the Marline Uranium Corp. Yellich earned a bachelor's and master's degree in geology from WMU and is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10906

WMU to confer some 2,700 degrees during spring commencement

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… as the University confers 2,727 degrees: 2,116 at the bachelor's level, 587 at the master's level and 24 at the doctoral level. Schedule Each of the three spring 2013 ceremonies is geared toward … is for graduates of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, College of Fine Arts and Haworth College of

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6695

Emeritus pens book about local vintage car museum

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… ago led Dr. David O. Lyon to become addicted to the history of automobiles. After retiring in 1998, the WMU professor emeritus of psychology turned that addiction into a … cars and has always enjoyed history. In fact, Lyon earned a bachelor's degree in history from Hamilton College before …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/138

Career Cruising with Kurt Kraczon – Laying the Foundation for a Successful Career in Aviation Management and Operations

College of Aviation

… on Like for many Americans, Covid 19 did a pretty good job of "taketh away" for Kurt Kraczon, but it also did a bit of "giveth" for the WMU College of Aviation junior.  … up to speed with the other two programs -- aviation flight science and aviation technology -- but it is exciting to …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/12/kraczon

COVID-19 response grants awarded for innovative research related to pandemic

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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The University's Office of Research and Innovation has awarded five grants for … the COVID-19 pandemic. The projects cover a diverse field of study, from religion to education and language support. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59443

When it rains, it stalls: WMU team studies weather impacts on autonomous vehicle technology

W Magazine

… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Zach Asher at the wheel of the test vehicle. Nick Goberville stands next to the … Now, Asher and Goberville are taking part in the National Science Foundation's Innovation Corps program , which takes … here learns every system." Goberville, who also earned his bachelor's degree from WMU in 2019, has seen the program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/60422

WMU appoints new VP for diversity and inclusion

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… has named an experienced college administrator, professor and rising chief diversity officer to continue … says Hyter, a professor of speech, language and hearing sciences. McCorkle replaces the retiring Dr. Martha Warfield … a substance abuse therapist in Jackson. McCorkle earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Wright State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47976

Public invited to discuss gender inequality in higher education

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… and open to the public will delve into the complexities of gender inequity in higher education. This timely exploration will begin with a discussion of the 2014 award-winning book "Disrupting the Culture of … in Higher Education." Hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences Women's Caucus, the event is set for 11 a.m. to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44418

Accountancy student awarded prestigious study abroad scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—Western Michigan University junior Maddie Cordell of LaGrange Park, Illinois, has been awarded the Benjamin A. … through the CIMBA program this fall. The Gilman Program offers scholarships for U.S. citizen undergraduate students … in spring 2020 and immediately begin her Master's of Science degree in accountancy with hopes to become a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48594

Dorothy J. McGinnis obituary

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… (not verified) on McGinnis Dr. Dorothy J. McGinnis of Kalamazoo, nationally known for her innovations in the diagnosis and treatment of reading problems, died Jan. 11 at Bronson Methodist … of literacy and the language arts. McGinnis earned a bachelor's degree from WMU in 1943, a master's degree from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4083