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WMU aviation instructor, student win statewide awards

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… WMU aviation instructor, student win statewide awards Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … and growing the economy,” says Bryan Budds , MDOT Office of Aeronautics director.   About the winners   Stephanie Ward, … aims to attract talented professionals who can help enhance services at Michigan airports.”   Reed Hudson, right, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/mdot-aviation-educator-student-awards-2025

Transforming cities: leadership, community and change

College of Health and Human Services

… course (SWRK 4600) in the College of Health and Human Services had the distinct honor of hosting former Mayor of … and ask questions of a nationally recognized leader. Duggan was featured in Governing Magazine, where he was described as “America’s Most Effective Mayor: Detroit’s …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/04/0421sw

Phyllis E. Seabolt obituary

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… at Western Michigan University, died July 13 . She was 93. Seabolt, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in 1970 and retired in 1987 after more than 16 years of service to the University. Survivors include a sister, Dr. Martha Warfield , WMU vice president for diversity and inclusion. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47964

Strong showing from Western Michigan University in Crain’s Newsmakers of 2025—including top honors

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… Flynn on Drs. Doug Lepisto and Derrick McIver accept their award for Newsmakers of the Year from Mickey Ciokajlo, … University’s impact in its 2025 Newsmakers of the Year awards , naming Dr. Doug Lepisto and Dr. Derrick McIver , … in aviation sciences. With a deep background in public service and higher education leadership, Kavalhuna hit the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/crains-newsmakers-2025-russ-kavalhuna-doug-lepisto-derrick-mciver

John M. Barney obituary

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… John M. Barney , a former electrician in the maintenance services unit of the Department of Facilities Management at Western Michigan University, died June 13 . He was 60. Barney, or J.B. as he was often called, joined the WMU staff in 1988 and retired …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26320

WMU secures MVAA's Education Innovator Award

Military and Veterans Affairs

… WMU secures MVAA's Education Innovator Award Submitted by Bonnie Pfingst on Pictured left to right: … Butler, Ken Franks and MVAA Education Analyst Joe Saur. Award Citation: In recognition of their innovative and … benefits workshop that connects veterans to essential services. By offering a workshop that assists veterans in …

https://wmich.edu/military/news/2024/09/mvaa-award

Campus office hours set for Thanksgiving recess 2023

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… hours on Thanksgiving Day for select University offices and services. Students, employees and the public are encouraged … days Nov. 23-24 since the University continues to provide services during Thanksgiving recess. Represented employees … and reopen for regular hours beginning at 8 a.m. Nov. 27 . Waldo Library will close at 5 p.m. on Nov. 22 and reopen at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73427

Edgar Inselberg obituary

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… sciences at Western Michigan University, died May 11 . He was 87. Inselberg, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in … with emeritus status in 1999 after nearly 33 years of service to the University. Services were held at Jewish Riverside Cemetery in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47278

Freda C. Swinehart obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died Nov. 22, 2011. She was 93. Swinehart, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in … halls. She retired in 1982 after more than 13 years of service to the University. A charter member of Kalamazoo's Immanuel Lutheran Church, Swinehart and was involved in many activities over the years. Burial took …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/294

Louella M. Stratton obituary

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… University staff member, died Dec. 31, in Kalamazoo. She was 88. Stratton joined the WMU staff in 1963 and retired in 1984 as a secretary in Dining Services after more than 20 years of service to the University. She was a lifelong area resident who enjoyed bowling, birds, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/71