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Western Michigan University (Western Michigan, Western or WMU) is a public research university in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. It was initially established as Western State Normal School in 1903 by Governor Aaron T. Bliss for the training of teachers. [4] It was renamed Western Michigan University in 1957.
Diether H. Haenicke (May 19, 1935 – February 15, 2009) was president of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1985 to 1998, and again (as interim president) from 2006 to 2007. A large building on campus, Haenicke Hall, is named for him. In 1962, Haenicke received his doctorate, magna cum laude, from the University of Munich.
In April 2017, Montgomery was announced as the ninth president of Western Michigan University. He began his tenure as president on August 1, 2017. [ 8 ] In his inaugural address, Montgomery echoed an expression used during the era of WMU's second president Paul Sangren, "That All May Learn," and noted the University's commitment to excellence ...
John M. Dunn (born October 3, 1945) [2] [3] was the eighth president of Western Michigan University. Dunn earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Northern Illinois University, and he earned an Ed.D. in physical education from Brigham Young University. [4] He began his career in higher education at the University of Connecticut in 1972.
People who have served as president of Western Michigan University. Pages in category "Presidents of Western Michigan University" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total.
John A. Fallon, President, Eastern Michigan University; President, SUNY Potsdam; President, William Penn University Frank Douglas Garrett , All-America basketball, academic dean, Oakland University M. Peter McPherson , President of the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges , member of the Dow Jones board of ...
Waldo as president of WMU. Dr. Dwight Bryant Waldo (June 13, 1864 – October 29, 1939) was the first President of Western Michigan University (WMU) in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Waldo was born in Arcade, N.Y. but spent his childhood in Plainwell, Michigan. Waldo was elected principal of WMU on April 1, 1904. He served as president from 1904 through ...
[8] [9] As Vice President, Kinzy was responsible for all research operations at Western Michigan, as well as animal facilities, compliance, the university’s Evaluation Center, and technology transfer. [9] Kinzy’s efforts helped lead to a 33 percent increase in external research expenditures from federal grants in just one year. [3]