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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 … Dr. Gary D. Lawson , professor of speech pathology and audiology, 36 years, effective April 30, 2014; Dr. Inayat U. … along with their old and new positions, are: Dr. R. Wayne Fuqua , from chairperson of psychology to professor of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7674
George Coy obituary
News
… Coy , a former Western 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 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1273
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 … and Reserve's (ESGR) Patriot Award. Andree, the assistant director of admissions and advising in the College of … "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
Libraries awards two ‘KARE’ awards to library employees
University Libraries
… Libraries awards two ‘KARE’ awards to library employees Submitted by … Libraries recognized two library employees for outstanding customer service to the Western Michigan University community. …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/09/kare-awards
Avis M. Sparks obituary
News
… Sparks , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died March 11 . She was 92. Sparks was hired full time by WMU in 1967 and retired in 1984 after more than 16 years of service to the University. At the time of her retirement, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6512
Jack J. Frey obituary
News
… , a retired Western Michigan University faculty member, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 8 . He was 91. Frey came to WMU in 1951 as a vocal music teacher … professor emeritus of music after more than 36 years of service to the University. Music was his profession, his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7147
Latest sales win makes WMU most victorious university in national competition's history
News
… with one student taking top honors in the customer service role-play category. This victory brings WMU’s … history. Ryan Demas and Sarah Obermeyer competed in three different rounds of competition, including: A marketing … appointment-setting phone call where the agent’s objective was to get the prospect into their office to review options. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57501
Souder Soars: How Aviation Tech Ops has Transformed Tom
College of Aviation
… Thinnes on With the ink just about dry on his Western 2018 diploma, the message came through loud and clear for College … hand to those who come after you. Souder admits that it wasn't easy for the Stillwater, Minn., native to add his name to the roster of …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/11/souder
Bronco in the Sky: How WMU Took This Pilot from Jackson to Jet Set
College of Aviation
… by Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Flight Science Alumni Cole Dillon, current Captain at SkyWest Airlines Nothing like … College's director of recruitment, outreach and marketing, was booked on a short flight from Detroit to Kalamazoo when … of the airline industry." Closer to home was his service as an aviation ambassador. "I enjoyed attending …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/08/dillon
Finding success through scholarship support
College of Health and Human Services
… Finding success through scholarship support Submitted by … hands-on experience in her field. But behind the success was a challenge: financial hardship. That’s where the John … Hanley Endowed Scholarship made all the difference. “I was honored to receive this scholarship, as it has been … creates pathways for future leaders in health and human services. …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/01/micah-lee