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John D. Sheppard obituary

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… , professor emeritus in accountancy, died Oct. 15 . He was 83. Sheppard retired in 1992 after 27 years of service. … 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 , and a memorial service is set for 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23 , in the Langeland Family …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27929

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 … offered in partnership with Zoetis . In this corporate setting, graduate students conduct needs analyses, develop …

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

Dr. JoAnn Atkin: Coaching students to success for 24 years

Haworth College of Business

… will retire this summer. Before becoming an academic, Atkin was a skilled advertising and marketing executive. She first entered the business world in a retail setting as a teenager. She began cashiering and worked her way up into store management during her undergraduate years. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/joann-atkin-retirement

Ryan Rubarth races into his finance future

Haworth College of Business

… of Business 2024 graduate from Macomb, Michigan, sped toward his future, getting involved in campus activities and internships. Being connected on campus was a large inspiration for Rubarth as both a student and a … for the automotive and motorsport industries, Rubarth set out as a finance and supply chain intern. He says, “The …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/finance-ryanrubarth-internship

Tickets on sale for WMU Night at Comerica Park

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… Mich.—The second annual WMU Night at Comerica Park has been set for June 28 , Western Wednesday, when the Detroit Tigers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39115

Robbery reported near WMU residence hall triggers campus alert

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… told WMU Department of Public Safety officers that he was meeting someone in the parking lot of the hall to … student turn over all of his cash. The student did so and was unharmed. The suspect is described as a heavy-set male driving a silver Pontiac vehicle. Members of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/36058

Innovative Models of Care and Support – Study Abroad in Ireland & Northern Ireland

College of Health and Human Services

… of immersive learning experiences. Students have visited award-winning dementia care homes, engaged with children at a … ruins, medieval castles, and the remarkable Giant’s Causeway. They also participate in political tours in Northern … our time abroad could never be replicated in a classroom setting. I also appreciate how this program often instills …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/10/mickus-ireland

Grants to WMU top $22.7 million for fiscal year

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… WMU trustees learned at their July 25 meeting. Awards for May came in at $878,328, or 19 percent of the … president for research. The grant will be used to create a set of virtual reality lab experiments to be used in an … scenarios. The largest research grant, totaling $467,857, was from the U.S. Department of Education to researchers at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1106

WMU honors veterans with November events

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… State of Michigan. A Veterans Appreciation Hockey Game is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 , at Lawson Ice Arena, when … each or three for $10 with proceeds going to the WMU United Way campaign. Veterans also will be recognized at the … Appreciation Football Game at noon Saturday, Nov. 16 , at Waldo Stadium, when the Broncos take on Central Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10964

'The Price is Right Live' comes to Miller Auditorium

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… longest running and most popular game show. Mark L. Walberg, who has hosted programs including "Antiques … as the show’s host. "The Price is Right Live" has given away more than 10 million dollars in cash and prizes and sold …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10055