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Mansberger takes the reins of WMU academic collective bargaining

News

… assumed her new role, effective Jan. 1. Her appointment was made pending approval from the WMU Board of Trustees. … in the classroom, research lab and in community and campus service," said Dr. Timothy Greene, provost and vice … Nancy Mansberger A faculty member since 2002, Mansberger was an active research professional at WMU for much of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12569

William 'Bill' R. Welke obituary

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… University, died Friday, Nov. 16 in Shawnee, Kan. He was 79. Welke joined the WMU faculty in 1967 and retired in 1998 after 31 years of service to the University. He served as chair of the … publications. The former Certified Public Account was faculty advisor for WMU's chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3151

Ronald J. Pelc obituary

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… staff member, died in Bradenton, Fla.,  June 3 . He was 77. Pelc, of Portage, Mich., and Bradenton, Fla., joined … retired as associate registrar in 1995 after 31 years of service to the University. He is survived by his wife, … user liaison and later manager of the ISIS database, Pelc was responsible for teaching employees across campus how to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7612

WMU reels in more than $700,000 in grants in a single month

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… April, WMU trustees learned at their June 7 meeting. The awards pushed the University's year-to-date grant total to more than $18 million. Research grants led the way and came in at $452,823, with notable awards coming from … on street crossing decisions by blind pedestrians. Public service awards totaled $254,944 and were led by a grant of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/781

Michael A. Myckowiak obituary

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… education at Western Michigan University, died Jan. 23. He was 89. Myckowiak joined WMU in 1973 and retired in 1984 after 11 years of service to the University. Services A memorial service has been held. Remembrances …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14549

Early release Dec. 23 due to campuswide network connectivity issues

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… by Emily Doran on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential services, all Western Michigan University campuses closed as …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/closure-dec-23-2025-network-connectivity-repairs

Jo Ann Betz obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died March 15 . She was 84. Betz, of Comstock, joined the WMU staff in 1978 and retired in 1995 after 17 years of service to the University. She was a finance clerk. Services Cremation has taken place; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46809

Multihyphenate alumna Kelly Burris is a highflyer

W Magazine

… sets at her Detroit-based IP law firm. In a unique “fly-to” service model, Burris pilots her own Daher TBM 940 … she says.  Burris’ vision and hard work have paid off. Her award-winning firm has served more than 600 clients—from individual inventors all the way up to Fortune 50 companies—applying for thousands of …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/alumna-trustee-kelly-burris-profile

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Biological Sciences

… forms . WMU has a campus-wide commitment to academic rigor, service, inclusivity, collaboration, economic development, sustainability and good stewardship of institutional resources. Our department … Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University. WMU has recently been rated as one …

https://wmich.edu/biology/about

Learning Communities and Cohorts

Teaching and Learning

… Career Faculty page Mid-Career Faculty You’ve come a long way on your teaching and learning journey – so, what’s next? … goals, develop strategies to achieve them, and discover ways to cultivate a better work/life balance. GTA Learning … three years) to the challenges and rewards of institutional service and to prepare them for potential leadership …

https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/events/communities-cohorts