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Conference on healthcare information technology returns to WMU

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… information technology returns to WMU Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Halamka KALAMAZOO—The evolving roles of … Advancement at Western Michigan University. Healthcare service professionals, health IT solution providers and … of Harvard's medical school, will replace Judy Murphy, who was originally scheduled to deliver the conference's keynote …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9631

Montgomery promises a future focused on students, community impact and excellence

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… (left) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In a wide-ranging address after his inauguration as Western Michigan University's ninth president Sept. 15, Dr. Edward Montgomery pledged a presidency focused on a quest for … more than 35 years of experience in academia and public service, was selected as WMU president in April by the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42642

Students honored for entrepreneurial innovation

Haworth College of Business

… the $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Award for his clothing company House of Pariah; and Desi … who earned his degree in business administration in 1968. After graduation, Christoff joined the U.S. Air Force and served as a pilot. Following his service, Christoff returned to the family business, C.J. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46807

Wisconsin educator will lead WMU College of Health and Human Services

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… Wisconsin educator will lead WMU College of Health and Human Services Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Cisler … Mich.— Dr. Ron A. Cisler of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been named the new dean of Western Michigan … she will return to the School of Social Work faculty after a year-long administrative leave that will begin Aug. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46964

Construction, planning professional joins Western as associate vice president for Facilities Management

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… environment now and for decades into the future. “There’s always challenges to balance between older facilities and the … began his career as an officer in the 18th Airborne Corps. After his active service, he held the rank of captain and served as the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72610

Circuits and music: Engineering student creates energy in and out of the classroom

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… energy in and out of the classroom Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jillian Bright says the number of hands-on and lab … her own. Bright's passions for electrical engineering, service to community with Engineers Without Borders and … Bright, who envisions herself working at an energy company after she graduates.  “I’m so glad I picked WMU—mostly for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66114

WMU Trustee Ronald Hall of Detroit dies at 72

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… death June 1 of Trustee Ronald "Ron" Hall Sr. of Detroit after an extended illness. He was 72. Hall, head of Detroit-area automotive firms … private entities. His past community engagement included service on the board of St. John's Hospital and as chair of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32562

Riding High with Adam Rice

College of Aviation

… His uncle fulfilled his first-flight pledge when Rice was a sophomore at Neuqua Valley High School .  That led to … job, but still valued experience for the young man. "I was able to learn a few things about the systems in general … about the College of Aviation Once in Kalamazoo and after his first semester at Western in the spring of 2016, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/rice

Take Offs and Touchdowns with Alex Toger – Flying High as a College of Aviation Alumni and Current Endeavor Air Pilot

College of Aviation

… epitome of "Once a WMU College of Aviation ambassador, always one," even though the higher-education chapter of his … him "how to deal with and answer questions that might not always have the desired response while giving tours and … for anybody asking about the program, and this is long after my recruitment days as an ambassador.  I try to keep …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/07/toger

Trustees approve retirements of five faculty, five staff members

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… status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Dr. Stephen G. Jones , professor of music, 42 years, effective April 30, 2014; Albert LaVergne , … along with their old and new positions, are: Dr. R. Wayne Fuqua , from chairperson of psychology to professor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7674