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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