Chauncey J. Brinn obituary

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… University, died Sept. 14 in Arizona. He was 83. Brinn of Whetstone, Arizona, served WMU during a period of steady development in which programs, services and … Brinn first came to the University as a student and earned bachelor's and master's degrees in 1963 and 1975, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27262

WMU to confer more than 2,400 degrees during spring commencement

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… in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. Montgomery will distribute … 2,470 diplomas on behalf of the University: 1,867 at the bachelor's level, 571 at the master's level and 32 at the … is for graduates of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and College of Health and Human Services. The noon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52958

William M. Cremin obituary

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… Dr. William M. Cremin , Western Michigan University professor emeritus of anthropology and a key member of the anthropology … to that, was a high school teacher in Illinois. He earned a bachelor's and master's degree from Northern Illinois …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20677

20 incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The new class of scholars were chosen from the 845 students who begin … Valued at $60,000 each over four years, they constitute one of the largest merit-based awards in American higher … president and a fundraiser. She participated in science fairs, advancing to the district competition one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41400

Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns

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… hire Western Michigan University student interns in the science, technology, engineering and math—STEM—disciplines. … relevant to students," says Lisa Garcia , director of WMU's Business Connection. "The funds are provided … for this summer are due Monday, March 2 ." WMU is a member of that network, along with Michigan State, Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21580

Funds available to help small businesses hire summer interns

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… Western Michigan University or other student interns in the science, technology, engineering and … Connection at WMU runs the internship award program for all of Michigan's 15 public universities. Last year: More than … was awarded to 99 companies across Michigan. A total of 122 students from Michigan's public universities were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51259

Anthropology professor emerita honored with lifetime achievement award

College of Arts and Sciences

… Anthropology professor emerita honored with lifetime achievement award … KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Erika Friedl , the Edwin E. Meader professor emerita of anthropology at Western Michigan … East, women and gender, children in anthropology and social science theory. Her work has been published in an abundance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60832

Grand opening set for Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

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… , in Central Kohrman Hall. Renovations to create a state-of-the-art facility for WMU's year-old product design … and the corporate community has been exceptional." The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in product design combines … of Business, and the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. In addition to their University-based studies, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49312

Western alumnus honored by Chamber for ‘making our community stronger’

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… by Deanne Puca on Alumnus Jamauri Bogan is the recipient of the inaugural 2022 Chamber’s Choice Alumnus of the Year award. Kristen DeVries, University Advancement … ensuring I serve this elite community!” Bogan earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in personal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69411

Dennis R. Corbin obituary

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… following day. He had planned on retiring at the conclusion of the current academic year. "Today is a day of true sadness for all of us as we begin to say goodbye to … programs as well as the women's golf program. He earned a bachelor's degree in athletic training and physical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45693