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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

Fine arts college announces recognition award winners

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… Fine arts college announces recognition award winners Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's … chair of the Department of Dance, is the Excellence in Service award winner. Baas led the department of dance as … for ArtPrize Grand Rapids. She retired from WMU in May after 17 years of service to the University. Sydnee Peters …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16678

Western engineering alum helps power next frontier of military defense in Space Force

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… space. Western Michigan University alumnus Lt. James Mostek was among the first service members recruited to the team. "Ever since I was a … that piqued the interest of a military recruiter shortly after he graduated in April 2020 . Mostek gestures toward …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66119

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

WMU gets $3.2 million to build culture of degree completion, success

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… students. The new grant is one of a small number of awards, and the only one made in Michigan, announced Sept. 30 … data behind the strategies embraced and replicated. "After receiving nearly 500 applications from around the … serve as director of evaluation and oversee the overall scientific conduct of the effort. To read the Department of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19312

Getting Underway and Unlocking Aviation Opportunity with Zach Orfin

College of Aviation

… Getting Underway and Unlocking Aviation Opportunity with Zach Orfin … by Tom Thinnes on As a sailor, Zach Orfin mastered his way through and on top of the water.  As a College of … out there."    Read what Orfin has to say:    "My goals after graduation are rather grand, but I would have it no …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/05/orfin

Accessing Aviation with Amanda Charlton – Crusing Towards a High Flying Career

College of Aviation

… Accessing Aviation with Amanda Charlton – Crusing Towards a High Flying Career Submitted by Tom Thinnes on The … San Antonio, ended up pursuing higher education way up north in aplace called Kalamazoo, Mich .  Here's how … who joined the College of Aviation staff in 1993, right after receiving his diploma in aviation flight science.  "I …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/03/charlton

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

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

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