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Professors get $2.6 million to train English as second language learners

News

… of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition has awarded a $2.6 million grant to a team of Western Michigan … WMU is the only university in Michigan among this year's awardees to obtain funding. About the project Piazza Drs. … comprehensive professional development program for both pre-service and in-service teachers. WMU pre-service teachers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43139

Robert 'Rob' E. Fedorchak obituary

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… on  Robert "Rob" E. Fedorchak , a former maintenance services staff member at Western Michigan University, died April 14 . He was 69. Fedorchak was a millwright/maintenance mechanic in the Department of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31797

WMU Day at the Capitol showcases innovation, diversity and Bronco pride

College of Arts and Sciences

… contributions to education, research and public service across the state.   Led by President Russ Kavalhuna … success and academic excellence.   A highlight of the event was a live demonstration from the College of Arts and … and Social Robotics Labs, co-directed by Dr. Chad Edwards, professor of communication. The lab’s interactive …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/day-capitol

Thomas L. Swihart obituary

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… Western Michigan University staff member, died Aug. 24 . He was 67. Swihart joined the WMU staff in 1986 and retired in 2010 after 24 years of service to the University. He was an equipment operator for landscape services. No service …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35096

Student group earns recognition for superior efforts

Haworth College of Business

… been recognized for its dedication to professional and service activities, as well as projects that involved … of a significant number of professional and community service hours," says Dawn Mason , faculty specialist in … students in the Gamma Rho chapter for their commitment to service and excellence." The WMU chapter is active on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54398

A tail of hope: WMU Therapy Dog Clinic receives $45,000 grant

College of Health and Human Services

… Michigan University. This innovative clinic has just been awarded a multi-year grant of $45,000 over three years from … promise.   Founded in August 2022, the Therapy Dog Clinic was born from a simple yet powerful observation: therapy … grant will directly support her work in providing support services to individuals receiving services at Unified …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/05/therapy-dog-grant-2025

Bella Leon Flann's Path to Leadership: From Student to Supervisor

College of Health and Human Services

… Leon Flan n's journey from a College of Health and Human Services student intern to full-time staff to supervisor and … for Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs , was marked by her deep appreciation for the university's … for clients. The transition from student intern to staff was challenging, as Bella had to learn about new clients and …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/03/flann

Plan ahead: Check winter recess 2024-25 hours for campus offices, facilities

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… Monday , Dec. 23 , through Wednesday, Jan. 1 . Some campus services will close or operate on limited hours through the … 23 and reopen on  Jan. 2. Online ticket information is always available.  Sindecuse Health Center , including the … through Jan. 1 and reopen for regular hours on  Jan. 2 .  Waldo Library is closed  Dec. 15 with limited hours until …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/campus-winter-recess-2024-25-hours

Who’s the Bos – in the world of Aviation it will soon be Joseph!

College of Aviation

… at the college and build his skills, Bos worked as a line service technician at West Michigan Regional Airport in … Once back on the college's Battle Creek campus, Bos was on the dispatch team where he learned the nitty-gritty … time, and when to plan aircraft maintenance.  Next stop was another stint with an airport's fixed-base operator -- …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/11/bos

Flor De Lys Houston obituary

News

… University staff member, died Feb. 16 in Port Townsend, Washington. She was 95. Houston joined the WMU staff in 1969 and retired in 1985 after 16 years of service to the University. She was a library assistant at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30904