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Robert H. 'Bob' Luscombe obituary

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… 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

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… be formally inducted as the third class of Hall of Honor awardees. They will be celebrated during an induction … Hill, Calif., a 1965 WMU alumnus and a Distinguished Service Cross recipient. Adams Sidney Adams Jr. Born in … WMU's College of Aviation Advisory Board, the Michigan Aeronautics Commission and numerous others. Combining his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/733

CHHS Sponsors WMU Women’s Track Team’s Homecoming 5K

College of Health and Human Services

… Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) is proud to sponsor the WMU Women’s Track … program. Jones shared her journey to WMU, saying, “I was recruited by Coach Josiah Norville to run for his team, and I was immediately drawn to the strong team dynamics and …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/09/homecoming-5k

PSSO recognizes annual award winners

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… PSSO recognizes annual award winners Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Hutson … University celebrated the winners of its 2017 annual awards during a May 5 luncheon in the Fetzer Center. The … Support Staff Organization presents at least two service awards and recognizes a WMU employee for exceptional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39977

Abby Raymond – How Aviation led to “Rags” and Riches

College of Aviation

… in me a good work ethic and a commitment to customer service." "Dave gave me a lot of great advice in advancing … degree in aviation science and administration in 2011. "He was one of the biggest supporters for my success in … a shrinking violet at first, but that all changed under the aegis of the College of Aviation.  "I have met so many …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/06/abbyraymond

Delivering Success: Aviation Management Lands Raymone Hayman at FedEx Express

College of Aviation

… Express Submitted by Tom Thinnes on "Father Knows Best" was a highly popular sit-com on radio and television in the … into attending the renowned Benjamin Oliver Davis Jr. Aerospace Technical High School in his home city of …  The latter is an air-cargo and charter-transportation service based in Ypsilanti, Mich., where he worked as a Crew …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/01/hayman

From Rockford to Republic - Marty Coaker's Aviation Journey

College of Aviation

… Thinnes on Marty Coaker grew up in Rockford, MI.  Aviation was in his blood and he wanted to transcend the confines of … as an on demand charter pilot at DET all while working ramp service for American Eagle Airlines at AZO.  I had an … our airline and I also deliver new airplanes from the Embraer factory in Brazil.”  All while flying the line. Coaker’s …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/09/coaker

Students get involved in the community during Spring Staycation

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… to participate in Spring Staycation , an introduction to service learning in the community, to be held during the … Spring Staycation is a five-day project focused on raising awareness and serving the greater Kalamazoo community. There … and bullying, and have participated in associated service activities each afternoon of the program. 2014 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13819

Bronco Buds program to welcome hundreds of Kalamazoo high schoolers to WMU campus

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… Cheatham; Dr. Darrin Slade , KPS superintendent; and Von Washington Jr. , CEO of The Kalamazoo Promise, as well as … careers will get to see the College of Health and Human Services and interact with faculty there, for example, while … their understanding of the career opportunities that await them with a college education. KPS is excited to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/bronco-buds-fall-2025-kalamazoo-public-schools-college-prep

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 … data over patches and repairs with new concrete on two in-service bridge decks, and healer sealer depth of penetration … students, including Naveen Ranasinghe, a mechanical and aerospace engineering major from Sri Lanka. “As part of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70417