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Dorene Lois Scheffers obituary
News
… Michigan University staff member, died April 17 . She was 77. Scheffers, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1984 and retired in 1998 after 14 years of service to the University. She was a receptionist, most recently working in the Graduate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32276
Ursula Barrett obituary
News
… Western Michigan University staff member, died May 8 . She was 76. Barrett, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1980 and retired in 2006 after almost 26 years of service to the University. She most recently worked as head … her son, Dan Barrett , who is first cook in Davis Dining Services. Services and remembrances Services have been held. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32275
Operation Hat Trick scholarship supports veteran's journey at Western
News
… Tate College Associate Dean Dr. Deveta Gardner, President Edward Montgomery, WMU military advocate Kenneth Franks and … students, Western Michigan University has awarded the Operation Hat Trick Visible and Invisible Wounds … is currently a junior pursuing a degree in health and human services. “I have had an amazing experience at Western,” she …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/liz-powers-wins-2024-operation-hat-trick-scholarship
Annual county event to explore unconscious, implicit bias
News
… police officer, is CEO of Protecting Resources through Awareness Training LLC, a training and consulting service in Clinton Township. He will present his interactive … between the City of Kalamazoo and WMU to heighten awareness of diversity issues in the workplace. In addition …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52701
Array of volunteering opportunities lead to 'eye-opening' experiences
W Magazine
… passed exams to be certified through the Internal Revenue Service, completing training before the trip as well as when … graduate Will Roosien , BBA ‘24, says the experience was enlightening. “Visiting the area was very eye opening,” says Roosien. “By traveling across …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75863
WMU trustees appoint Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., as University’s 10th president
News
… 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 … for a leader to succeed WMU’s current president, Dr. Edward Montgomery , who retires on June 30 . As president of …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/trustees-appoint-russ-kavalhuna-10th-president
Pride and Passion: Mitchell Patterson Aviation Technician Extraordinaire
College of Aviation
… about her later. What Patterson saw at the museum -- World War I biplanes, World War II Pacific Theater warbirds, relics from the pivotal … That quality of a resume pointed Patterson to United Services Automobile Association (USAA) , a Fortune 500 …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/mitchellpatterson
From Intern to Operator: Hudson's Aviation Management Journey
College of Aviation
… years, spent much of the time up in the sky and not on the water. "Being able to watch him fly and be a role model," Hudson says, "ma de me … operator at Cherry Capital, as well as offering charter services, airplane management, and sales. "Both of these …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/04/hudson
WMU celebrates fall 2024 graduates at Dec. 14 commencement
News
… stories KALAMAZOO, Mich. —Western Michigan University will award over 800 bachelor’s degrees, more than 250 master’s … College of Arts and Sciences, College of Health and Human Services, and College of Aviation Along with the conferring of degrees, President Edward Montgomery will deliver a speech. The event will also …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/fall-2024-commencement-details
College of Arts and Sciences alumni recognized for achievements
College of Arts and Sciences
… Sciences is proud to announce the 2025 Alumni Achievement Award winners and to celebrate the outstanding contributions … influential alumni. This year recipients were honored with awards given in three categories: The Early Career Excellence … and mission-driven leader, she is passionate about public service, innovation and empowering women in leadership. …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/aaa-awards-news