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History from 2010 to present

College of Education and Human Development

… the practice test online. 2013 The Master of Arts in career and technical education in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences as of fall 2013 are available as a primarily online graduate program, … have been admitted into WMU and wish to pursue a teaching career will each receive $5,000 scholarships annually to …

https://wmich.edu/education/about/2010-19

Bronco in the Big Apple: Marketing student sees dreams come true at New York Fashion Week

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… by Erin Flynn on Samantha Morehead experienced Times Square for the first time during a one-of-a-kind trip to the … Big Apple for New York Fashion Week. (Courtesy: Andrew T. Bourland) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Call it a "pinch me" moment. … Morehead punched her ticket to one of the industry's biggest events by winning Western's inaugural New York Fashion …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67195

Marcus Williams: From Seattle to Supersonic (Almost!)

College of Aviation

… the northwest section of the United States, several things are hard to ignore: the Seattle Seahawks, Starbucks Coffee, … I used to always have an interest in the airport my parents would drive past each day.  That airport was (and is) … and record high fuel prices,” recalled Williams, “I was furloughed for two years in October of 2008.”   Much like the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2015/03/marcus-williams-seattle-supersonic-almost

History of the College of Education and Human Development

College of Education and Human Development

… at Western Michigan University. 1900 In existence are the following: State Normal School at Ypsilanti, Central … department holds first rural progress day for residents of area rural communities. Conducted continuously until 1940. …

https://wmich.edu/education/about/history

Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards

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… staff members who have demonstrated exceptional service in areas that reflect innovative and effective programming, … and serving on advisory boards. "She has had a remarkable career that has made WMU a better place for students, faculty … contributions; she participated in working groups that prepared proposals to the full IEC for curriculum development, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65824

CEHD Alumni Honored with Golden Apple/Keystone Awards

College of Education and Human Development

… Awards, Dr. Matthew Wittbrodt with the Keystone Early Career Award and Dr. Alandra Washington with the Keystone … individuals who attended or graduated from the CEHD and are presently working or retired from the many professions … and Organizational Effectiveness at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek, Michigan. In this role, she …

https://wmich.edu/education/cehd-alumni-honored-golden-applekeystone-awards

SPAA Doctoral Dissertations

School of Public Affairs and Administration

… (August 2004 - Ph.D.): "From violence-prone to violence-prepared organizations: Assessing the role of human resources … Government's war against the working class" Guetschow, Gregg G. (August 2007 - Ph.D.): "Coordination, collaboration, … predictive of medicaid enrollment in Michigan counties" Hurley, Daniel J. (December 2002 - Ph.D.): "A study of the …

https://wmich.edu/spaa/dissertations

From Sweeper to Supply Chain: Wasinsky Lands Solid Aviation Career

College of Aviation

… From Sweeper to Supply Chain: Wasinsky Lands Solid Aviation Career Published by Tom Thinnes on Mon, Mar 31, 2014 As a … of Aviation, George “Chip” Wasinsky dreamed of the day his career would take off.  With a solid aviation blood line, … many obstacles and challenges they encountered as they struggled to bring the aircraft to fruition.” Time spent at …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2014/03/sweeper-supply-chain-wasinsky-lands-solid-aviation-career

From Rockford to Republic - Marty Coaker's Aviation Journey

College of Aviation

… the confines of gravity.  According to Coaker, “My parents say that it’s (aviation) always been something that I … I think we pushed each other.  Now we find ourselves in all areas of aviation, and I think that is a testament to the … a Captain for Republic Airlines, flying out of Chicago, O’Hare while also serving as a Flight Operations Quality …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2014/09/rockford-republic-marty-coakers-aviation-journey

75 Years of Aviation Education - A WMU Celebration

College of Aviation

… program’s diamond anniversary in a huge hangar at W.K. Kellogg Airport, home of the college since 1997. Among the … years of service to WMU aviation. Hall of Honor inductee—Clarence "Pappy" VanDeventer, WMU associate professor emeritus … worked for a period of 50 years in an aviation maintenance career.  Keller first began “wrenching” on planes in 1958, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2014/11/75-years-aviation-education-wmu-celebration