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University partners with city to promote 'shared prosperity' for residents

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University President Edward Montgomery and Kalamazoo Mayor Bobby Hopewell have … signed July 9 , designates the University's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … students and staff to engage in community-based research, service and service learning in support of SPK, and to make …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48062

Conference on healthcare information technology returns to WMU

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… information technology returns to WMU Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Halamka KALAMAZOO—The evolving roles of … Advancement at Western Michigan University. Healthcare service professionals, health IT solution providers and … of Harvard's medical school, will replace Judy Murphy, who was originally scheduled to deliver the conference's keynote …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9631

Sally L. Stickan obituary

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… Western Michigan University staff member, died Dec. 7. She was 79. Stickan, of Portage, Mich., joined the WMU staff in … clerk in the Office of Residence Life after 12 years of service to the University. She was born in Sturgis, Mich., and spent her childhood and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/69

Need meets invention: WMU-built tool tackles PDF accessibility

University Libraries

… documents that meet federal accessibility standards. Software tools that help blind and low-vision users read and … the file or read content to the user in an understandable way. For most PDFs, the tool works automatically. Older or … have worked to make accessible collections, spaces and services, and delivering quality curricular experiences is …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/05/wmu-built-tool-tackles-pdf-accessibility

Robert E. Shamu obituary

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… Michigan University faculty member, died Oct. 26 . He was 79. Shamu, of Kalamazoo, joined the faculty in 1967 and … emeritus of physics in 2004 after more than 37 years of service to the University. He was trained in electrical engineering and nuclear physics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2883

Joe R. Chapel obituary

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… Michigan University faculty member, died Dec. 1 . He was 73. Chapel joined the WMU faculty in 1965 and retired in 2000 after 35 years of service to the University. He was an associate professor of teaching, learning and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3354

Revising approaches to reduce vehicle accidents

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… accidents and enhance driver safety, changing the roadways with its innovations. “We believe fully autonomous … engineering. “Our work serves as a stepping stone toward autonomous driving and improved safety.” Creating this … Autonomy specializes in camera perception and sensor software. Their flagship product, Lane Detection in Snow (LDIS), …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/revising-approaches-reduce-vehicle-accidents

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 … Mich.—Western Michigan University's  Derek Andree  was recognized by the Office of the Secretary of Defense on  … "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

Trustees approve retirements of five faculty, five staff members

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… status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Dr. Stephen … along with their old and new positions, are: Dr. R. Wayne Fuqua , from chairperson of psychology to professor of … in the Valley 1 Dining Service with 16 years of service, was changed to Aug. 15, 2013. Related articles Trustees …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7674

George Coy obituary

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… 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 … the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Battle Creek. Services A memorial service with full military honors will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1273