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Richard L. Hodges obituary
News
… 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
News
… 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
News
… 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
News
… 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