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Jerome G. Manis obituary

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… professor emeritus of sociology, died Feb. 23 . He was 95. Manis joined the faculty in 1952 and retired in 1975 after 26 years of service to the University. Survivors include his wife, … of Arts in 1958 and a Doctor of Philosophy in 1966, which was one of the University's first doctoral programs. Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5848

James W. 'Bill' Armstrong obituary

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… professional development, died Feb. 23 in Winona, Minn. He was 85. Dr. James W. 'Bill' Armstrong Armstrong, an … in 1969 and retired in 1989 after more than 20 years of service to the University. He taught teacher education … and later by his mother. At the start of the Korean War in 1950, Armstrong enlisted in the Army. He attained the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5878

Western staff member recognized for support of military student

College of Education and Human Development

… Mich.—Western Michigan University's Christy Chambers  was recognized by the Office of the Secretary Defense on … Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve's (ESGR) Patriot Award. Chambers, a budget analyst in the College of Education … was nominated by a former student employee and Army reserve service member. "We're here to celebrate an employer who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73164

WMU alumni triumph at the 67th annual Grammy Awards

College of Fine Arts

… WMU alumni triumph at the 67th annual Grammy Awards Submitted by Brandi Engel on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … as nine alumni were honored at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 2 . This year's awards highlighted the exceptional talent and dedication of …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/02/grammy-nods-2025

Still time to give to campus United Way, book drive

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… Still time to give to campus United Way, book drive Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—Western Michigan University's campus United Way campaign reached close to 45 percent of its $200,000 … winners the first week of drawings included Thomas Swartz, industrial and entrepreneurial engineering and management, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43489

Finding success through scholarship support

College of Health and Human Services

… hands-on experience in her field. But behind the success was a challenge: financial hardship. That’s where the John … Hanley Endowed Scholarship made all the difference. “I was honored to receive this scholarship, as it has been … creates pathways for future leaders in health and human services. …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/01/micah-lee

Education professor's study nominated for Article of the Year award

College of Education and Human Development

… professor's study nominated for Article of the Year award Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Summer Davis …   Davis , an assistant professor of secondary education, was nominated  for the  National Association of School … on  "' It’s the Teacher’s Responsibility:' Examining Pre-service and In-service Teachers’ Responses to Racial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74965

Integrated supply management students receive prestigious industry scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… and will be formally presented to the students at an awards ceremony in October. This is the fourth year in a row … recipient of the $10,000 Gary L. Buffington Scholarship awarded by the Industrial Supply Association Education Foundation, and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34442

University Libraries awards two scholarships to student employees

University Libraries

… University Libraries awards two scholarships to student employees Submitted by Angela Brcka on The University Libraries awarded two scholarships to student employees for their … a bachelor’s in Japanese and works at Waldo Library’s service desk. The scholarship will help Hernandez during his …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/04/student-scholarships

Business students win national finance competition

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… business students took first place in a recent financial service industry competition, topping finalist teams from … media. "In their project, Josh and Alison identified the ways social media can be used to develop long-term client … Yaman, associate professor of finance. "With this award, they have demonstrated that they can use what they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/160