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Morvin A. Wirtz obituary

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… of special education, died Aug. 17 in Naples, Fla. He was 92. Wirtz joined the faculty in 1967 to head what was … to full-time teaching in 1974 and retired a decade later after 17 years of service to the University. WMU recognized Wirtz in 1979 as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1306

Gerald L. Sievers obituary

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… at Western Michigan University, died Sept. 25. He was 74. Sievers joined the faculty in 1967 and retired in April after 46 years of service to the University. His research expertise was in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19259

Future Broncos use talents to help frontline health care workers

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… much of his free time the past four years to community service. Currently, Barker can produce about 30 masks per … per day. “With the COVID-19 outbreak, everything that I was used to be doing on a daily basis came to an end. I … he says. With dreams of working at an aerospace company after college, Barker is confident that WMU has the program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59007

WMU’s online master’s in education programs ranked No. 2 in state by U.S. News & World Report

College of Education and Human Development

… academic quality, student engagement, faculty credentials, services and technologies, and peer reputation among …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/us-news-ranks-wmu-online-graduate-education-nation-state

Student startup connects small businesses to Gen Z for events, food and shopping

College of Education and Human Development

… in doing. There didn't exist a simple website that was targeted for Gen Z," says Ford. Shindigz was … in family and consumer science professions with a focus on service-based businesses. "Our class project was to think of … apply for a loan and how to start an LLC since joining." After creating the website, hiring a web developer and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74175

WMU to purchase Newell Rubbermaid’s facility on Parkview Campus

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… It will replace WMU’s Physical Plant building, which was built in 1921 and carries approximately $7.6 million in deferred maintenance.   Newell Rubbermaid’s building was completed in 2014. It will become the new home of WMU facilities operations—facilities management, custodial services and maintenance.   The acquisition will support …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/newell-rubbermaid-facility-purchase-parkview-campus

Preparing for private equity success at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… deals but also driving long-term growth and transformation after the initial investment.” WMU Haworth prepares students … involvement in  Phi Delta Theta and the  Financial Services Association has helped me develop leadership skills … has his sights set on the life ahead of him. "As I work toward a career in private equity, I am actively building both …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/finance-michael-harmon-private-equity

Doretha E. 'Corey' Mortimore obituary

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… died March 20 at home in San Diego, California. She was 73. Mortimore joined the staff in 1972 and resigned in 1989 after 17 years of service to the University. She is survived by her husband, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32195

Students, researchers dig deeper into history of Fort St. Joseph

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… me more choice and made me much more invested in what I was learning and wanting to do it well.   "This isn't … who recently earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology after transferring to WMU from a community college. "I … the experience magical. "It's not even just feeling the scientific aspect of the soil. It's getting your hands on it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54551

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, … by flight, and I knew this was something I wanted to do.”   After years of watching aircraft, the time came when Herr … 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