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Dr. Leroy R. Ray Jr. obituary

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… Studies program, died Tuesday, Feb. 12 in Kalamazoo. He was 82. Ray joined the faculty in 1973 as the Black … at its helm for his entire WMU career. He retired in 1996 after 23 years of service to the University. Leroy R. Ray Jr. While at WMU, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4919

Former Africana studies director serves as consultant on film

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… work contributed to a documentary film narrated by Emmy Award-winning actress Cicely Tyson that will air at 8 p.m. … , on WGVU/WGVK TV, West Michigan's Public Broadcasting Service station. Dr. Benjamin C. Wilson , professor emeritus … rural south to the prosperous, industrial north during and after World War II. The film features Tyson's voice guiding …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/110

Medieval prayer book newly available online

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… The manuscript, part of the Cistercian Studies Collection, was digitized by the WMU Libraries Digitization Center and a … metadata structure was designed by the Technical Services Department. The images are now available  online as … plan to digitize the manuscripts of the collection after Dr. Henrike Lähnemann , chair of German studies at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7091

WMU experts in medicine, engineering and communication earn national recognition for efforts to reduce medication dosing errors for children

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… left are KC Christopher, Dr. Bryan Harmer, Dr. Autumn Edwards, Dr. John Hoyle, Dr. Tycho Fredericks, Dr. Lee Wells, … a solution that delivers meaningful change. The team was recognized by the National Association of EMS Physicians … a $1.37 million from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/02/medicine-engineering-national-award

President Montgomery forges legacy of student success

W Magazine

… of the most powerful early demonstrations of President Edward Montgomery ’s passion for the unique value Western … efforts—the teaching and learning, the student support services, the strategic planning, faculty and staff … official acts as president, as he is retiring on June 30 after eight years that included presiding over 24 such …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/president-edward-montgomery-forges-legacy-student-success-record-outcomes

Counseling psychologist and faculty member Croteau dies suddenly

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… education and counseling psychology, died suddenly after falling ill while cycling Sept. 18 in Kalamazoo. He was 59. James Croteau Croteau, a member of the WMU faculty … he worked for six years as a counselor at Ithaca College. Services Services will be held at Betzler Life Story Funeral …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35100

Dr. Lizzy Coats’ journey of self-discovery, perseverance and success

College of Health and Human Services

… For Lizzy Coats, OTD, OTR/L , the journey to NBCOT success was anything but ordinary. Dr. Coats graduated from Western … short again, missing the passing score by 14 points. It was this second attempt that was the catalyst for Lizzy to … her study methods but also reflect holistically on herself. After years of struggling with attention, Dr. Coats decided …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/09/coats

WMU academic convocation launches 2013-14 academic year

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… State of the University address as well as a series of awards honoring faculty and staff achievements and service. Held during the opening weeks of fall semester … in the adjacent Richmond Center for Visual Arts. Awards to be presented During the convocation, awards will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9723

Lambert R. VanderKooi obituary

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… 2015 , at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. He was 80. VanderKooi, of Portage, joined the faculty in 1970 and retired in 2000 after 30 years of service to the University. Among other accolades, he earned …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29872

Rising stars on Western's faculty honored with Emerging Scholar Awards

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… stars on Western's faculty honored with Emerging Scholar Awards Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … honors: the Distinguished Faculty Scholar , Distinguished Service , Distinguished Teaching , Excellence in Diversity , … core outstanding questions: what signals initiate growth after injury; how stem cells are coordinated to produce …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68973