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WMU garners more than $1.6 million in grants in months of April, May
News
… passed the $1.6 million mark in externally funded awards in April and May, pushing the year-to-date total above … June 29 meeting. Research grants Research grants led the way, falling just short of $1 million, followed by grants for instruction at $334,316. Grants for public service came in at $297,102. Notable research awards …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33493
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, … in July 2025, returning to his alma mater nearly 25 years after earning a degree 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
Robert W. Thomas obituary
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… staff member, died Feb. 11 in Tarpon Springs, Fla. He was 85. Thomas joined the WMU staff in 1966 and retired in 1986 after 20 years of service to the University. At the time of his retirement, he …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/208
Janice L. Carlson obituary
News
… Western Michigan University staff member, died May 3 . She was 78. Carlson joined the WMU staff in 1968 and retired in 1994 after 26 years of service to the University. For many years, she was first …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3334
WMU aviation instructor, student win statewide awards
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… WMU aviation instructor, student win statewide awards Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … aims to attract talented professionals who can help enhance services at Michigan airports.” Reed Hudson, right, … job as an operations supervisor, which he will start after graduation in May. “During my time at Western, being …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/mdot-aviation-educator-student-awards-2025
Nominations open for some of WMU's most prestigious awards
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… Nominations open for some of WMU's most prestigious awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … for Western Michigan University's 2012-13 Distinguished Service, Distinguished Teaching and Emerging Scholar awards. These are some of the most prestigious awards that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/178
Business professor secures Fulbright award
Haworth College of Business
… Business professor secures Fulbright award Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Tim … , has earned a highly competitive Fulbright Specialist Award from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William … and students, and WMU and his students. See the impact of service learning on students Business class completes 3,700+ …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60350
Grants to WMU pushed past $2.8 million in November, December
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… driving the year-to-date total of externally funded awards to more than $16 million, WMU Trustees learned at … The current fiscal year will end June 30. Public service grants Public service grants made up the lion's … Notable public service grants included a $588,698 award from Kalamazoo Community Mental Health Services to Dr. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13203
Inheriting Aviation: The Targosz Family DNA
College of Aviation
… Private Pilot license and she and Andrew’s oldest son, Jim, was recently hired at Republic Airlines. Their youngest son, … growing up on the south side of Chicago, their mom had always wanted to fly, but did `not have the money or the … Post that met at Chicago Midway Airport once a month. After that, the twins got the opportunity to attend Camp …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/04/targosz
Brad Coffman: From Private to Professional Pilot in Four Years
College of Aviation
… early age. With O’Hare International Airport only 12 miles away from his hometown, it’s easy to understand why. However, like the “force” to Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars saga, aviation was stronger in the … All solid questions, and ones that need to be answered. After searching many options, Coffman attended an open house …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/12/coffman