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Richard L. Hodges obituary

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… Michigan University faculty member, died Jan. 30. He was 67. Hodges, associate professor emeritus of accountancy … in 1985 and retired in 2010 after 25 years of continuous service to the University. The Kalamazoo resident served as … of Business from 1996 to 2002. His teaching expertise was in the areas of public as well as financial accounting, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/121

Navigating the digital landscape: WMU expert publishes book for early childhood pros

College of Education and Human Development

… book published by Teachers College Press titled "Screen-Aware Early Childhood: A Realistic Approach to Helping Young … professionals to develop what we define as screen awareness: the knowledge and practices that uphold the … Holohan. Readers will be introduced to the authors’ Screen-Aware Framework for Early Childhood (SAFEC), a versatile …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/03/melinda-holohan-new-textbook-digital-screen-awareness-education

It’s the Mainline for Hainline – Rebekah Pursues the Path with Allegiant Air

College of Aviation

… on   Rebekah Hainline believes in not only paying it forward but also paying it backward.  The Battle Creek native has parlayed a two-year stint … as a first officer for Allegiant Air through its career-pathway Accelerate program.  Request College of Aviation …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/10/hainline

Hettinger, Asmonga-Knapp to lead WMU trustees for 2014

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… in 2008 as head of Battle Creek Unlimited after 30 years of service with that economic development organization. He … Unlimited in 1978 as marketing director, and one year later was named president and CEO. He is credited with attracting … 100 companies and 9,400 jobs to Battle Creek's Fort Custer Industrial Park during his tenure. For his work in economic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12920

Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees

W Magazine

… Dykstra, left, and Haley Ritsema explored the desert in Wadi Rum, Jordan, during their study abroad experience with … the Global Leaders program. Surrounded by the crystal blue waters of the Aegean Sea, the Greek island of Lesvos is … student organization focused on leadership through service. The group spent the summer volunteering in and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57378

WMU’s Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten wins MAC Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success

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… WMU’s Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten wins MAC Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten was recognized for her mentorship and commitment to … investigators, the program offers a look into public service, victim advocacy and the complexities of justice.  …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/mac-outstanding-faculty-award-2026-ashlyn-kuersten

Record number of undergraduate patent applications filed at WMU

News

… opportunities to partner with industry professionals. "It was just this beautiful marriage of being able to combine … point where it's impressive enough to be patentable, that was huge." Winning designs Students presented their … offering the top three students cash awards as well as service grants for consulting services to move their …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/record-number-undergraduate-patents-filed-wmu-richmond-institute

WMU Ethics Center announces lecture series for spring 2023

Study of Ethics in Society

… in Room 208 at the Bernhard Center. This lecture by Dr. Wa’ed Alshoubaki will discuss the ethical issues that might … Grasslands, Garbage Islands and Plastic Trees: Working Toward a Future Ecology Next up is “ Grasslands, Garbage Islands and Plastic Trees: Working Toward a Future Ecology,” with Alec Koppers ,  a second-year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70568

Dr. Michitoshi Soga obituary

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… University emeritus professor of physics, died March 3 . He was 86. Soga, a native of Japan, joined the physics faculty … He retired from the faculty in 1993 after 25 years of service to the University, but continued to serve as an … Tokyo University of Education. Before coming to WMU, he was a research associate for 10 years at the Tokyo Institute …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5512

Gaining his Western Wings and Finding His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s in Full Control of His Aviation Career

College of Aviation

… Gaining his Western Wings and Finding His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s in Full Control of His Aviation … 2006.  After completing a degree-partnership program at Sunway College in his home country for students bound for the …   Seven of the nine founding members of PAPA: Brian Ishikawa, Nigel Tam, Timothy Wong, Harley Pasiderio, Emily …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/woo