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Alan Turfe now leads WMU Board of Trustees

News

… Feb. 12 , meeting. He and Trustee Kelly Burris , who was elected vice chair Thursday , will lead the governing … history,” Turfe said upon his election. “I also want to thank our outgoing Chair Edgerton for her leadership … Michigan University are better today for Shelly Edgerton’s service,” Turfe said, adding that he looks forward to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/alan-turfe-elected-wmu-board-chair

Behind the scenes: Social Work students visit Gerald R. Ford Airport

College of Health and Human Services

… Christopher Hodshire, instructor of the course. “This visit was both educational and inspiring, and it provided … community needs through innovation, collaboration and service excellence.”   Senior social work major, Zoe … and people being overstimulated,” Podvoyski said. “It was nice to see there was a safe space for anyone feeling …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/05/airport0526

WMU Haworth celebrates 2026 Presidential Scholars

Haworth College of Business

… systems students, which offers professional development and service opportunities for its members, where he previously … is a recipient of the Department of Management Achievement Award, the Dr. Kimon Bournazos Memorial Scholarship for Human Resource Management, the Jeffrey T. Robideau Award for Meritorious Scholarship and the Thomas J. Sullivan …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/03/haworth-2026-presidential-scholars

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

Literacy education expert to receive Emerging Scholar Award

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… Literacy education expert to receive Emerging Scholar Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … University as an emerging scholar during a campuswide awards ceremony this month. Dr. Maria Selena O. Protacio , … Faculty Scholar, Distinguished Teaching, Distinguished Service and Annual Make a Difference awards. It is part of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48803

Wilma J. (Napp) McNees obituary

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… at Western Michigan University, died May 13 . She was 75. McNees, of Kalamazoo, joined the staff in 1980 and left in 1992 after 12 years of service to the University. She also was employed locally for a time at Gibson Guitar, but for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7539

Western staff honored for making a difference for students, University success

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… and Scott Hennessy will be recognized during the Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Sept. 29 , for making a … members are recipients of the annual Make a Difference Award, one of the highest accolades bestowed upon nonfaculty … faculty and staff for excellence in teaching, research, service and diversity efforts. The celebration in Kirsch …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72256

Academic achievement: Dean Lillian Smith’s collaborative research published in scholarly journal

College of Health and Human Services

… Dr. Lillian Smith , Dean of the College of Health and Human Services, and her co-authors recently had an article …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/08/dean-smith-published

Libraries to upgrade library search software on Dec. 15

University Libraries

… Libraries to upgrade library search software on Dec. 15 Submitted by Sara Volmering on The … tool since its implementation in 2015, and it will pave the way for future enhancements to the search interface. Please … for troubleshooting support or contact the Waldo Library service desk by phone at (269) 387-5059.   …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/11/library-search-upgrade-2025

WMUK schedules on-air spring membership drive

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… to WMUK financially support the production of award-winning local news and arts content, as well as popular … 102.1 FM WMUK recently celebrated winning three Excellence Awards from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters for … Western Michigan University, WMUK has been a broadcasting service to southwest Michigan and northern Indiana for more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45779