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In Memoriam, summer 2026
W Magazine
… BS ’51, Nov. 29, 2025, Grand Rapids, MI Ona Eileene (Pappe) Wall , BA ’52, MA ’64, Dec. 7, 2025, Grandville, MI Muriel … Robins , BA ’54, Nov. 24, 2025, Livonia, MI Willard Howard Mejeur , BS ’54, Dec. 10, 2025, Cadillac, MI Thomas Edward Fricke , BA ’55, Oct. 7, 2025, Torch Lake, MI Floyd …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/memoriam-summer-2026
Honors college dean honored by international geochemists group
News
… be honored with the Geochemical Society's Distinguished Service Award when the group gathers for its annual meeting in Sacramento, California, in early June. The award recognizes and documents outstanding service to the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15865
Robert H. 'Bob' Luscombe obituary
News
… Michigan Hospital after a valiant fight with leukemia. He was 77. Luscombe, of Richland, Mich., retired in 1999 after 26 years of service to the University, 19 of them as the second dean of … then came a series of promotions in quick succession. He was appointed assistant dean of the college in 1974, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7602
Three to be inducted into WMU's Aviation Hall of Honor
News
… be formally inducted as the third class of Hall of Honor awardees. They will be celebrated during an induction … Kellogg Airport in Battle Creek. Aviation Hall of Honor awardees Sidney Adams Jr. of Battle Creek, Mich, a former … Hill, Calif., a 1965 WMU alumnus and a Distinguished Service Cross recipient. Adams Sidney Adams Jr. Born in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/733
WMU closes early Jan. 27 because of severe weather
News
… by Emily Doran on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential services, all WMU campuses will close at 2 p.m. today, … to a virtual format or be canceled. Campus services Waldo Library and Zhang Legacy Collections Center will close … 2022, Dec. 22—Impending severe winter weather and blizzard warning cause the University to close early on the final day …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/early-release-january-27-2026
Professor emerita, former AAUP president Mary Cain dies
News
… and professional development, died Oct. 1 in Kalamazoo. She was 91. Cain, who retired in April 1991, was a member of the faculty for 30 years, and she … Mary Cain Widely lauded for her teaching ability and her service to the University and community, Cain was the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35428
Non-bargaining staffers honored at recent events
News
… Western Michigan University staff members received 2012-13 awards from the Administrative Professional Association and … and professional staffers APA-eligible employees receiving awards, along with the awards earned, were: Judith Gipper , director of Dining Services, Outstanding Professional Award for service of five …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7160
WMU center receives highest level of accreditation
Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs
… Mich.—Western Michigan University's Center for Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs received the highest … Facilities (CARF) for its community integration, service coordination, supported living and adult day service … is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body that was founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74684
Social work director awarded grant for student mental health initiative
College of Health and Human Services
… Social work director awarded grant for student mental health initiative Submitted … Dr. Melinda McCormick, Dr. Hyejoon Park, Ms. Aisha Walters, Mr. Paul Mailloux and Ms. Karla Vandenberg. Dr. … support, improves retention and expands access to equitable services across the state. “This recognition highlights the …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/leesmart
Professor’s research team helping MDOT reduce construction timeline
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… MDOT reduce construction timeline Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A sure sign of spring is road … at Western Michigan University are helping to pave the way for ensuring the durability of Michigan bridge surfaces, … data over patches and repairs with new concrete on two in-service bridge decks, and healer sealer depth of penetration …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70417