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Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation

W Magazine

… the foster care system, they discovered love—and purpose—at Western. "Being former foster youth, we never really had … went most of our lives not really understanding what that looks like." "I had at least three generations of domestic … Amazon bestseller lists, hailed by readers for its raw look at the challenges facing foster youth and the courage …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818

The philosophy of grief

College of Arts and Sciences

… doctorate. Now as an associate professor of philosophy at Western Michigan University, she’s applying her expertise in … directions and I have to figure out what my career will look like,” she says. “I want to be a good teacher and a …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-atkins

Strengthening interprofessional education: Nursing and medicine collaborate on renal lecture

College of Health and Human Services

… the Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine ( WMed ) and the Western Michigan University Bronson School of Nursing was …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/08/nursing-wmed

Caring cases: Luggage for Love seeking donations for foster children

News

… seeking donations for foster children Submitted by Megan Looker on The Luggage for Love team at Western Michigan University collects suitcases for foster …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58665

College of Arts and Sciences faculty earn coveted rotations with federal programs

College of Arts and Sciences

… of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. Bautista is most looking forward to gaining a broader perspective of the … and beyond the narrow scope of their own study. "At Western we have some excellent faculty who can connect and … innovations." The scholars who work on these projects must look at the natural environment, built environment and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68126

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

News

… King Jr. Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University continues its tradition of … Interactive program, "Beyond the Dream III," a deeper look at the perspectives of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57191

Spring Into The Streets Spring 2026

Student Engagement

… your organization is invited to volunteer next weekend at Western Michigan University's (WMU) Spring into the Streets! …

https://wmich.edu/studentengagement/news/2026/03/spring-streets-spring-2026

Japanese studies speakers to give public presentations

News

… 12 through April 15. KALAMAZOO—The Soga Japan Center at Western Michigan University has scheduled five talks in … so why did writers begin to change the tale? Auerback will look into portrayals that this new Buddha was beaten by his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5519

Altitude Adjustment: How Life’s Turbulence Made This Delta Captain Soar

College of Aviation

… Geeting was not only something of a "Johnny Come Lately" in looking skyward for a career, he wasn't exactly a Rhodes … started on academic probation, which brought him to the Western campus where in his sophomore year, he decided to … trying to decide on a major to pursue after I arrived at Western," he says.  "Up to that point, I associated flying …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/05/geeting

Building a cultural bridge, engineering students teach refugees about science, math

News

… life. Today, they're finding a common language in science. Western Michigan University's chapter of Engineers without … pieces for language learners here at the center. We look forward to continuing our collaboration." In addition …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54203