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WMU alum and former trustee wins U.S. legal profession's highest award
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… and former trustee wins U.S. legal profession's highest award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Archer speaks … meeting. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The American Bar Association has awarded its top accolade to Western Michigan University … for his lifetime of achievement. Given for outstanding service to the law and legal profession, the medal is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34568
Props, Planes, and Police - The Abe Herr Story
College of Aviation
… of Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation, was surrounded by transportation. Although the little city, … in Erie County near the northwest border of New York, was better known as a railroad town, it also had an aviation … he is part of a team that is providing an invaluable service to the people in Maryland. As Herr says, “We have a …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/12/herr
Former chair of special education, Joseph Eisenbach, dies June 25
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… of special education, died June 25 , in Kalamazoo. He was 92. Eisenbach joined the Department of Special Education in 1961 and retired in 1988 after 26 years of service to the University. He was chair of that department from 1969 to 1986. Joseph J. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25700
Sessions planned to explore Goldsworth Valley dining project
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… center that will provide innovative, state-of-the-art food service options to enhance the Valley Residential … design process. Additional sessions will be scheduled midway through the process, likely in June, and at the end of … Serving the valley halls currently are two full-service dining rooms and one limited service dining room …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13558
Social work students strengthen partnership with Honor Credit Union’s Community Connection Center
College of Health and Human Services
… Educational Advancement: 3,000 academic scholarships awarded and $20,000 in classroom supplies donated to local … organizational structure, logistics, and outreach A brief walking tour of downtown Kalamazoo to observe local … exemplifies how organizations can move beyond financial services to become meaningful partners in community progress. …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/honorcu2
From giveaways to games to performances, epic celebration planned for Bronco Bash 2025
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… From giveaways to games to performances, epic celebration planned for … 2025. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A community celebration, a sea of swag, a conduit to lifelong friendships and job connections, … all of that as well as to showcase their talents and their services.” WMU President Russ Kavalhuna will kick off the …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/bronco-bash-2025
Larry E. Syndergaard obituary
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… emeritus of English, died April 15 in Kalamazoo. He was 78. Syndergaard joined the Department of English faculty in 1968 and retired in 2000 after 31 years of service. During his tenure with the department, he served as … which included advising and program development duties. He was active in the WMU chapter of the American Association of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23396
Global Engagement Award recognizes efforts to welcome international scholars
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… Global Engagement Award recognizes efforts to welcome international scholars … mission. Dr. Pnina Ari-Gur , professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, and Chef Andrew Francisco , associate … prestigious campuswide awards, including the Distinguished Service, Distinguished Teaching, Distinguished Faculty …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/global-engagement-award-pnina-ari-gur-chef-andrew-francisco
Campus engineer George Wilson dies
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… manager in Facilities Management, died Oct. 22. He was 63. A WMU employee for more than 26 years, Wilson began … Campus Engineering Department. Prior to working at WMU, he was a nuclear reactor systems engineer for Newport News … professional engineer certification in Michigan. A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 , at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19899
WMU lauded for societal impact and outstanding value
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… on 2015 marks the third year that WMU has made the Washington Monthly list for top national universities. … one of the best higher education values in the Midwest by Washington Monthly magazine. The bimonthly magazine that … encouraging students to give back to the nation through service, and promoting social mobility by recruiting and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26361