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WMU Trustee Miller elected to WMU Cooley Law board
News
… who serves as vice chair of the WMU Board of Trustees, was elected to the Cooley board along with Richard F. … themselves in the legal profession, business and community service. Our students will benefit from their decades of … and their long association with our law school. I warmly welcome them to the board of WMU-Cooley Law School." …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22462
Student group recognized for excellence in academics, professionalism and leadership
Haworth College of Business
… annually organize Meet the Firms, a career fair geared toward students and employers in the accounting, finance and … status Beta Alpha Psi is an international honor and service organization for accounting, finance and information … are so proud of the Gamma Rho chapter students and look forward to what the next year brings." Gamma Rho chapter Beta …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50497
WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year
College of Education and Human Development
… superintendent of Battle Creek Public Schools since 2015, was selected for her outstanding leadership, deep commitment … at Western Michigan University: leadership grounded in service, innovation and a belief in every student’s … as a finalist for the National Superintendent of the Year award. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/kimberly-carter-michigan-superintendent-state-award-winner-battle-creek
WMU named 'Best for Vets' for fifth consecutive year
News
… crucial to student vets." The data gleaned from that effort was combined with U.S. Education Department data, including … on Education recommendations on credits for military service and accomplishments. The 2015 rankings will be … enrolled at a public university in Michigan. The office was established in 2009 to support veterans, service members …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20247
Annette LaVier obituary
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… member at Western Michigan University, died April 8 . She was 80. LaVier came to WMU and University Libraries in 1964 and rose to utilization coordinator in the Media Services unit. She left in 1990 after nearly 27 years of service to the University. During her tenure, LaVier was able to get to know many of the libraries' student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39649
Enhancing STEM education: Western secures $230K grant to establish regional support hub as part of statewide network
College of Education and Human Development
… the state, Region 1 supports Southwest Michigan educational service agencies and intermediate school districts across … STEM events and organizations and Project Lead the Way programs. "We couldn't be more excited to have Lori … be identifying regional employer needs, creating guided pathways for STEM careers that are in high demand. We are ready …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/michigan-education-stem-grant-award-programs-learning-lori-henrickson
Trustees approve retirements of 7 faculty, 12 staff members
News
… status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Mary J. … 39 years, effective April 30, 2019. Dr. Robert J. Leneway , associate professor of educational leadership, … Libraries, 23 years, effective Dec. 31, 2014. Dr. Jung-Chao Wang , associate professor of statistics, 27 years, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16681
Werner Sichel obituary
News
… University, died in Boca Raton, Florida, Aug. 4 . He was 83. Sichel, a longtime Kalamazoo resident, joined the … in 1960 and retired in 2004 after more than 44 years of service to the University. His wife, Beatrice, WMU professor … leadership positions for WMU's Faculty Senate, which he was active in for 35 years. Dr. Werner Sichel At WMU, Sichel …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48293
WMU Dining Services launches mobile menu
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… WMU Dining Services launches mobile menu Submitted by Anonymous (not … on the go. KALAMAZOO--Western Michigan University Dining Services menus are now available on the go via a new … rooms and the Bernhard Cafe. The mobile-friendly menu is viewable on most devices that have an Internet enabled Web …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/115
Joan B. Rickard obituary
News
… Relations, died Friday, Nov. 8 , in Niles, Mich. She was 66. Joan B. Rickard For 19 years beginning in 1981, Rickard was an administrative secretary, managing logistics for the areas of news services, graphics and design, and publications, which were …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11126