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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

Preparing for private equity success at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… involvement in  Phi Delta Theta and the  Financial Services Association has helped me develop leadership skills … has his sights set on the life ahead of him. "As I work toward a career in private equity, I am actively building both … Giant Capital and have started certified coursework with  Wall Street Prep there. In the summer, I plan to study …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/finance-michael-harmon-private-equity

James B. Dexheimer obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died at home Jan. 2. He was 60. Dexheimer joined WMU's staff in 1992 and retired in … fast cataloging in University Libraries after 19 years of service to the University. He worked with the libraries' … the Kalamazoo Public Library. From 1977 to 1990, Dexheimer was a woodworker for the Lauck Pipe Organ Co., building and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/73

Riding High with Adam Rice

College of Aviation

… His uncle fulfilled his first-flight pledge when Rice was a sophomore at Neuqua Valley High School .  That led to … job, but still valued experience for the young man. "I was able to learn a few things about the systems in general … and how to properly clean airplanes," he says.  "That was such a great opportunity for a young aviation …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/rice

Take Offs and Touchdowns with Alex Toger – Flying High as a College of Aviation Alumni and Current Endeavor Air Pilot

College of Aviation

… epitome of "Once a WMU College of Aviation ambassador, always one," even though the higher-education chapter of his … him "how to deal with and answer questions that might not always have the desired response while giving tours and … and WMU Alumnus Alex Toger  sustained is crucial.  I always try to be a resource for anybody asking about the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/07/toger

Engineering grad accelerates industry impact through projects, internships

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… on Julia Haas will graduate with a bachelor's degree in industrial and entrepreneurial engineering, and she's on the … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sometimes dreams build themselves. "I've always loved building things, always playing with Lego as a kid," says Julia Haas , of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75410

WMU secures $5.3M to boost Michigan innovation and biotech growth

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… and Commercialization Center (BRCC) earned a $5.3 million award as part of the inaugural cohort of the Michigan … startups to health care information technology and service operations.   “Western Michigan University’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/biosciences-research-commercialization-center-inaugural-michigan-innovation-fund

Charles 'Chuck' Comer obituary

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… coach at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 13 . He was 79. Comer joined the WMU faculty in 1968 and retired in … health, physical education and recreation after 29 years of service to the University. In addition to teaching, he was as an assistant football coach for seven years, then …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37173

Engineering students’ project designed to improve clinic’s efficiency wins national acclaim

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… pandemic could win a team of Western Michigan University industrial and entrepreneurial engineering students a national award. Sean Fitzsimons , Paul Geyer and Sam Olmstead have … 2019-2020 Outstanding Capstone Senior Design Projects Award competition. “The Industrial and Entrepreneurial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61515

Franklin G. 'Greg' Fisk obituary

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… teacher at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 28. He was 80. Fisk joined the WMU faculty in 1969 as an associate … a professor emeritus of science studies after 28 years of service to the University. While at WMU, Fisk directed two … and doctoral degree from UK. The Portage, Mich., resident was an active member of the First Baptist Church of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/75