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WMU researchers receive grant to study fatal fungus in bats

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… bats. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has awarded two Western Michigan University researchers more than … bats in eastern North America. The $223,602 grant was part of an overall $1.8 million awarded recently …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17292

WMU garners more than $1.6 million in grants in months of April, May

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… 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

Friday Feature: Kelly Erdmann

College of Aviation

… so far, Kelly says that going on her first team ride was a fun and different experience because she was flying with someone other than an instructor.  Kelly’s … skills that are incredibly valuable in our industry.” After graduating, Kelly hopes to move out West and do some …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/01/erdmann

Western celebrates summer 2025 graduates earning nearly 1,000 degrees on June 28

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… Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will award nearly 1,000 degrees on  Saturday, June 28, at the … Edward Montgomery ’s final address before retirement after nearly eight years at the helm of WMU.  Ceremonies … and Applied Sciences College of Health and Human Services College of Aviation In addition to the conferring …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-celebrates-summer-2025-graduates-earning-degrees

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

Michael Carnarvon’s Carnival of Aviation Careers – Culminating at the Michigan Office of Aeronautics

College of Aviation

… County Airport 30 miles north of New York City, and the Wayne County Airport Authority that operates the Detroit … wanted.    So Carnarvon headed west to the Kalamazoo campus after his 2011 graduation from Riverview High where, as a … schools, corporate-aviation tenants, and several charter services, one of which took members of the New York Knicks …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/12/carnarvon

John A. Fochtman obituary

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… physician, died Dec. 13 at his home in Petoskey, Mich. He was 74. Fochtman joined the Sindecuse Health Center's medical staff in 1978 and retired in 1992 after 14 years of service to the University. Before coming to WMU, he owned a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/77

Jerome G. Manis obituary

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… professor emeritus of sociology, died Feb. 23 . He was 95. Manis joined the faculty in 1952 and retired in 1975 after 26 years of service to the University. Survivors include his wife, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5848

WMU launches new academic year with Academic Convocation

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… State of the University address as well as a series of awards honoring faculty and staff achievements. Held during … Richmond Center for Visual Arts. During the convocation, awards will be presented to 11 WMU faculty and staff members for their outstanding service and achievement. They will be honored as recipients …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1649

Ethics Center announces lecture series for fall 2025

Study of Ethics in Society

… Families and Children in the College of Health and Human Services. On Oct. 3 , Dr. Kevin Timpe , William H. Jellema … Valley Community College. There will be a discussion afterward with special guest Shukurani Nsengiyumva,  program …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/09/fall-25-lectures