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Lonnie E. Duncan obituary

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… at Western Michigan University, died suddenly Dec. 31 . He was 46. Duncan was co-training director of WMU's counseling psychology … He was stricken New Year's Eve while attending church services. Lonnie Duncan A faculty member at WMU since 2000, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12507

Students turn ideas into market-ready products at RID+I’s Venture Studio

Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

… her project, Gleam, into the class. "Last semester for housewares, I designed Gleam, a handheld cordless steam cleaner … in just seconds. This semester, I focused on making sure it was viable engineering-wise, meeting with several professors … the professional design world. "The first time I pitched, I was quite honestly a little nervous,” said Miller. “But …

https://wmich.edu/designinstitute/news/2025/04/venture-studio

University Libraries awards three scholarships to student employees

University Libraries

… University Libraries awards three scholarships to student employees Submitted by Angela Brcka on The University Libraries awarded three scholarships to student employees for their … in computer science. Kholmatov works at Waldo Library ’s service desk, where he has gained experience working in an …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/04/student-scholarships

John T. Miller obituary

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… and a former assistant football coach, died Feb. 7 . He was 79. Miller joined the faculty in 1963 and retired in 1996 after 33 years of service to the University. During his WMU career, he … Network. Miller received WMU's W Club Man of the Year Award in 1992. He was active on campus, chairing or serving …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45488

Student startup connects small businesses to Gen Z for events, food and shopping

College of Education and Human Development

… in doing. There didn't exist a simple website that was targeted for Gen Z," says Ford. Shindigz was conceptualized and developed as part of a group project … in family and consumer science professions with a focus on service-based businesses. "Our class project was to think of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74175

WMU names Essential Needs program to honor President Montgomery

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… Montgomery Essential Needs program manager; and President Edward Montgomery visit the Bronco Food Pantry in Faunce Student Services. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s … Essential Needs program. The new name honors Dr. Edward Montgomery , whose tenure as Western’s ninth president …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/03/essential-needs-named-montgomery

Nutrition and dietetics students share healthy eating habits with community youth

College of Education and Human Development

… A HCPP student makes a healthy drink by infusing sparkling water with fruits and different mint and basil leaves. Derek … their healthy drink. Migdalia Martinez and Dr.  Ping Ouyang watch students play a nutrition trivia game.  KALAMAZOO, … of Education and Human Development and Health and Human Services learning about different career options in health, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71963

Marjory Spradling obituary

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… of biological sciences, died Feb. 12 in Kalamazoo. She was 92. Marjory Spradling Spradling joined the faculty … She retired from the University in 1983 after 24 years of service. She chaired the Advisory Committee of the Department of Biological Sciences and was the curator of the bacteria and fungal cultures. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22328

Western's jazz program captures four 2024 DownBeat magazine Student Music Awards

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… program captures four 2024 DownBeat magazine Student Music Awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on  Lillian Alter KALAMAZOO, … University’s  jazz studies program is boasting four awards from international magazine DownBeat in its 47th annual Student Music Awards. View the issue . Two recent alumni and two small jazz …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/downbeat-2024-awards

Campus celebration to honor gift of giving

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… of giving by giving grants and by thanking internship and service-learning sites. The reception is free and open to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5200