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WMU Cold Case Program recognized as national benchmark for student-police partnerships

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… Association training in Grand Rapids. “WMU’s program was ahead of its time in the development of student-involved … was found near Traverse City in 1989. More than 35 years after the crime, detectives reopened the case, and newly … this, multiplying resources and leveraging the types of services available through the WMU Cold Case Program can’t …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/cold-case-program-national-benchmark-international-homicide-investigators

George Vuicich obituary

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… of geography, died Monday, Nov. 2 , in Kalamazoo. He was 89. Vuicich joined the Department of Geography in 1968 and retired in 1993 after 25 years of service to the University. George Vuicich Originally, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28519

University Libraries awards three scholarships to student employees

University Libraries

… University Libraries awards three scholarships to student employees Submitted by … in computer science. Kholmatov works at Waldo Library ’s service desk, where he has gained experience working in an … will be helpful as he pursues a career in computer science after graduation. “Receiving this scholarship has …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/04/student-scholarships

WMU business college receives largest philanthropic gift in its history

Haworth College of Business

… its history Submitted by Stacey Lowis on A $17 million gift was announced from The Stan Lucas Trust. The gift will … strongly encouraged Grady to pursue his own college degree. After a summer visit with his brother and sister-in-law, who … when his bank referred Lucas to him for private banking services. Throughout the years, Grady found Lucas to be …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/largest-gift-haworth-college-business-lucas-trust

New state funding will enhance carbon capture research at Western

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… McCann , B.A.'93, builds on a $2.25 million federal grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy's  National Energy … the Western campus. "The project will not only advance scientific research and innovation but also promote environmental awareness and education," Atilhan adds. "Our outreach efforts …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/new-state-funding-carbon-capture-research

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 in 2011 after 23 years of service to the University. He earned a …

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

WMU trustees appoint Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., as University’s 10th president

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… 1, 2025, following the June 30 retirement of President Edward Montgomery. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan … bringing to the role an unmatched blend of public service, higher education leadership and a results-oriented … at WMU’s College of Aviation, a role Kavalhuna assumed after serving as a federal prosecutor, a Michigan Supreme …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/trustees-appoint-russ-kavalhuna-10th-president

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. …

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

Bert Carr obituary

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… Western Michigan University staff member, died June 10 . He was 90. Carr, of Vicksburg, joined the WMU staff in 1979 and retired in 1990 after 11 years of service to the University. He was a vehicle mechanic for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35093

Foundation Scholars help special education students create holiday crafts

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… by Deanne Puca on WMU Foundation Scholars complete service-learning project at King-Westwood Elementary … families. The project is part of an annual outreach and service-learning project to match the college students with … the gifts young students with special needs offer. It was the first partnership with King-Westwood. Previous …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36907