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The American Dream: Matt Taylor Ascends Through the Airline Operations World

College of Aviation

… Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Alumni Matt Taylor Want a short story about a dynamic career and how the WMU … the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport for what was then American Eagle Airlines, and indicative of why it … the "go-for" when it comes to the nitty gritty of passenger service.  Seventeen years later, he's much closer to the top …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/11/taylor

Sally L. Stickan obituary

News

… Western Michigan University staff member, died Dec. 7. She was 79. Stickan, of Portage, Mich., joined the WMU staff in … clerk in the Office of Residence Life after 12 years of service to the University. She was born in Sturgis, Mich., and spent her childhood and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/69

Need meets invention: WMU-built tool tackles PDF accessibility

University Libraries

… documents that meet federal accessibility standards. Software tools that help blind and low-vision users read and … the file or read content to the user in an understandable way. For most PDFs, the tool works automatically. Older or … have worked to make accessible collections, spaces and services, and delivering quality curricular experiences is …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/05/wmu-built-tool-tackles-pdf-accessibility

Robert E. Shamu obituary

News

… Michigan University faculty member, died Oct. 26 . He was 79. Shamu, of Kalamazoo, joined the faculty in 1967 and … emeritus of physics in 2004 after more than 37 years of service to the University. He was trained in electrical engineering and nuclear physics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2883

Joe R. Chapel obituary

News

… Michigan University faculty member, died Dec. 1 . He was 73. Chapel joined the WMU faculty in 1965 and retired in 2000 after 35 years of service to the University. He was an associate professor of teaching, learning and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3354

Western advisor receives Patriot Award for support of military student

College of Education and Human Development

… Western advisor receives Patriot Award for support of military student Submitted by Chris … Mich.—Western Michigan University's  Derek Andree  was recognized by the Office of the Secretary of Defense on  … "You're juggling a lot of balls when you're in the service, and you really appreciate somebody who understands …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75573

Trustees approve retirements of five faculty, five staff members

News

… status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Dr. Stephen … along with their old and new positions, are: Dr. R. Wayne Fuqua , from chairperson of psychology to professor of … in the Valley 1 Dining Service with 16 years of service, was changed to Aug. 15, 2013. Related articles Trustees …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7674

George Coy obituary

News

… Michigan University staff member, died Thursday, Aug. 9. He was 84. Coy, of Portage, Mich., joined WMU in January 1972 and retired after nearly 21 years of service to the University in December 1992. He worked for … the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Battle Creek. Services A memorial service with full military honors will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1273

Good for the community. Good for business.

Haworth College of Business

… These community partners had brought real problems, waited through a full semester and were about to find out … the numbers and designed the campaigns for organizations waiting on the work. “An exam tells me what a student can … it did—they had access to Greenlees, the WMU Office of Service Learning and a 24/7 artificial intelligence coaching …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/06/service-learning-spring-2026-0

Joel Webley’s Words of Aviation Wisdom

College of Aviation

… and, instead, make yourself actively present in ways that enhance your student experience.  Join a student … and 2021 WMU College of Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award Winner, Joel Webley  "You would be amazed," he … and then as an assistant to the COA's director of student services.  He called it "a great experience.  I was able to …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/12/webley