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Western supports veterans with new Military Ally program; announces Operation Hat Trick scholarship recipient

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… recipient Submitted by Deanne Puca on President Edward Montgomery shakes hands with Senior Airman Dustin … associate dean of Merze Tate College; Dan Bartholomae, director of intercollegiate athletics; and Kenneth Franks, … as a new program for students transitioning from military service to civilian life. The new Military Ally program will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69797

WMU honors two for teaching excellence

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… exceptional educators and mentors and demonstrating outstanding dedication in their work. The pair will be recognized as recipients of Distinguished Teaching Awards during WMU's Academic Convocation at 2 p.m. Friday, … Emerging Scholars and the recipients of the Distinguished Service and Make a Difference awards. Initiated in 2006, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1650

From WMU Ambassador to Aviation Analyst – Karen Kropornicki Sets the Gold Standard

College of Aviation

… that lie in one's future. Karen Kropornicki thought she was destined to fly for Delta Air Lines, and some day she … But instead, she has found herself employed in public service -- with a federal agency that only the rarest of … intelligence, locates target, or responds to national disasters. In other words, it is focused on human activity …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/03/kropornicki

WMU, area law enforcement to conduct training exercise in Knauss Hall during fall break

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… simulated emergency scenarios designed to strengthen coordination and readiness among first responders. Members of the campus … is accredited for its management, operations and support services, has 31 sworn police officers and works with local …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/public-safety-training-event

Phyllis E. Seabolt obituary

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… resources and technology 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. …

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

Dale D. King obituary

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… Michigan University faculty member lauded for his teaching, died April 9. He was 88. King joined the WMU faculty in 1957 and retired in 1984 after 27 years of service to the University. He received the Alumni Teaching …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/315

WMU departments collaborate to advance addiction prevention and care

College of Health and Human Services

… WMU departments collaborate to advance addiction prevention and care Submitted by Jillian Fraze on … and guide patients from emergency care into outpatient services. This work directly supports hospital efforts to … WMU Public Health and WMed are creating sustainable pathways to reduce harm and expand access to addiction treatment …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/02/phwmed

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 …

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

Longtime employees to be inducted into 25 Year Club

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… University's longtime employees. The event, which includes dinner, begins at 5:30 p.m.   Tuesday, Dec. 1 ,  in the … are recent retirees, and all but one began their service to WMU in 1990. The current membership list is … , physician assistant, Sindecuse Health Center. Jodie Laraway , assistant director of scholarships and loans, Office …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28357

WMUK's spring pledge drive begins

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… . The Western Michigan University-owned National Public Radio member station is celebrating 65 years of broadcasting service to southwest Michigan in 2016. Campaign goal WMUK … an anonymous donor has agreed to match new memberships as a way to encourage listeners to become supports of the service

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31548