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Byrd-Jacobs appointed Graduate College interim dean

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… please join me in thanking Dr. Stapleton for her service over the past seven years,” Provost Jennifer Bott … Dr. Stapleton’s passion for graduate students. I look forward to continuing that enthusiasm.” Byrd-Jacobs joined … of her research is the regeneration of the adult brain after injury, utilizing the zebrafish olfactory system as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53488

WMU public health, Unified clinics faculty forge ahead with experiential learning grants

College of Health and Human Services

… Western Michigan University's College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) earned Experience-Driven Learning Venture … led by faculty from CHHS. The provost's grant program was announced during  President Montgomery's 2023-24 State … resume-building experiences to prepare them for careers after graduation. The proposal was driven by  Drs. Robert …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74883

Dr. Laurel A. Grotzinger obituary

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… at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 15 . She was 82. Grotzinger, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in 1964 and retired in 2015 after nearly 51 years of service to the University. During her long career, she held …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44365

Breaking Barriers: Blind international students find opportunity at WMU

International Student and Scholar Services

… and Culture for International Students (CELCIS) pose after a weekly Conversation Circle. The Center is … came here,” Chae says. “When I entered university, my goal was to challenge myself. I realized that the real obstacle … an English language program at a university in Oregon but was dissatisfied with the quality and accessibility of …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2025/11/celcis-south-korea

Flags lowered Monday for Army Pfc. Shane Cantu

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… Corunna, Mich. Cantu, 20, died Aug. 28 in Afghanistan. He was a member of the U.S. Army, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry … Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. Cantu was a 2010 graduate of Corunna High School, where he was a … other awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1504

Flying High with Fink – Jason’s Jaunt to WMU’s College of Aviation

College of Aviation

… Submitted by Tom Thinnes on College of Aviation students always have amazing reasons for choosing their career path, … aviation bug from the stories his grandfather told when he was a U.S. Navy radio operator on flights hunting for enemy … himself, Fink offers some sound advice for those coming after him at the WMU College of Aviation.  "Get involved on …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/09/jasonfink

Russell L. Gabier obituary

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… of the WMU Foundation, died Feb. 18 in Kalamazoo. He was 90. A 1952 WMU alumnus, Gabier was a high school teacher … on that foundations board of directors for many years after his retirement. As executive director of the … and did some doctoral work at Michigan State University. Services A celebration of Gabier's life will be held at noon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45491

Comparative religion researcher to receive distinguished scholar award

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… religion researcher to receive distinguished scholar award Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Brian Wilson KALAMAZOO, … Emerging Scholar, Distinguished Teaching, Distinguished Service and Annual Make a Difference awards. It is part of … in medical microbiology from Stanford University and, after a stint in the Peace Corps in Honduras and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54904

Flags lowered Wednesday for 1st Lt. Todd Lambka

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… device in Paktikap province, Afghanistan. Todd Lambka was a 2006 graduate from Eisenhower High School in Shelby … 2010 from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion of the 28th Infantry … other awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghan Campaign Medal with Bronze Service

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1245

Dr. Meshulam Groper obituary

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… mechanical and aeronautical engineering, died June 30 . He was 85. Groper joined the WMU faculty in 1980 and retired in 2000 after more than 20 years of service to the University. He originally taught in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43246