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WMU nears $7 million mark in grants in September and October

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Externally funded awards to Western Michigan University nearly hit the $7 … $4.7 million during the period, while grants for public service soared to almost $1.8 million. Grants for … came in at $343,237. NSF, DOJ grants Two notable research awards came from the National Science Foundation. A $799,665 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29246

Events throughout community set to honor King

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… Luther King Jr., including a convocation, march, day of service, educational programs and presentations by such award-winning scholars as author and radio host Dr. Michael … featuring Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, founder of the award-winning a cappella quintet Sweet Honey in the Rock and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/48

WMU revamps online master’s in educational and instructional technology emphasizing real-world design, AI and prior learning credit

College of Education and Human Development

… Development ’s national recognition. Most recently, it was ranked No. 45 in the nation and No. 2 in the state of … within their organizations while earning graduate credit toward their degree. A streamlined and cohesive core … development, intentional AI preparation and flexible pathways like prior learning credit into a fully online format, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/03/wmu-online-edtech-masters-ai-design-pla

WMU to offer organizational change leadership minor to enhance military leadership training

College of Education and Human Development

… (OCL) minor at Western Michigan University allows service members and veterans with formal military leadership … build on the skills and experience earned through military service, equipping students with practical strategies for … the OCL minor offers a practical, career-focused pathway for service members seeking to advance in their careers. …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/01/new-organizational-change-leadership-minor-military-veteran-students

Clarence "Pappy" Vandeventer - WMU Aviation Hall of Honor Inductee

College of Aviation

… (Pappy) VanDeventer, it is hard not to be wowed.  The man was immersed in aviation, his influence reaching far beyond … Cheryl VanDeventer said it best, “Keep in mind, my father was first and foremost a teacher, who just happened to have … from 1955 until his retirement in 1975. Transportation was destined to be in VanDeventer’s future, with the rich …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/02/pappy

More than 300 WMU business students to clean Ft. Custer headstones

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… are enlisting in the college's second annual community service project at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, … "Cleaning the headstones is a small but significant way for students to recognize the sacrifices these … are placed on each grave on Memorial Day, so we didn’t want to recreate that experience," says Tomika Griffin-Brown …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19903

Global internship experience brings marketing student closer to her goals

Haworth College of Business

… marketing student closer to her goals Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Isabel Henrickson's Haworth College of Business … work in Sweden to leaders of Atlas Copco, a large industrial manufacturer. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Presenting to her … senior Isabel Henrickson took an important step toward launching her marketing career and solidifying her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69664

Outstanding faculty, staff members awarded WMU's highest honors

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… Outstanding faculty, staff members awarded WMU's highest honors Submitted by Erin Flynn on President Edward Montgomery and Provost Jennifer Bott stand with award … campus a better place to work and learn. The Distinguished Service , Distinguished Faculty Scholar , Distinguished …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55462

Stephen G. Jones obituary

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Stephen G. Jones A May 19 service will celebrate the life of Dr. Stephen G. Jones , … trumpet player, who died suddenly April 25 . He was 70. Jones was a member of the WMU faculty for 42 years before his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46680

Flags lowered Friday for Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matt Schwartz

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… Flags lowered Friday for Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matt Schwartz Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew S. Schwartz and his wife, Jennifer LANSING, Mich.--By order of … and decorations include: the Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, National …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/55