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WMU Ethics Center announces keynote speaker on privilege in research ethics

Study of Ethics in Society

… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Center for the Study of Ethics in Society has announced the keynote speaker for a … Feb. 25 in Cincinnati. Sarina Saturn , Ph.D., editor of the ADVANCE Journal for Individual and Institutional … in cooperation with the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics . A neuroscientist and social justice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73512

State lauds success of Western Michigan University's Cold Case Program with major financial investment

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… State lauds success of Western Michigan University's Cold Case Program with … field. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's first-of-its-kind  Cold Case Program with Michigan State Police … them for their work while also providing valuable career advancement opportunities.  Representatives …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/state-lauds-success-cold-case-program-major-financial-investment

WMU Study Abroad nears pre-Covid levels, faculty-led programs drive participation growth

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… 97 plan to travel during the spring semester with their professors.  This milestone marks a growing trend at The … partly due to a dramatic increase in faculty-led program offerings, many of which will be on display at the 2025 … opportunities at WMU; providing outreach to area K-12 schools; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadgrowth

Ready for launch: Engineering grad poised to expand horizons of space research

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… Ready for launch: Engineering grad poised to expand horizons of space research Submitted by Erin Flynn on Margaret Mooney is headed for a career that's out of this world, joining the Naval Research Laboratory as an … could have written my ticket to go anywhere for grad school. But I chose to stay at Western because of Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-mechanical-engineering-space-research-margaret-mooney

WMU Board of Trustees to meet Wednesday to consider new AFSCME contract

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… WMU Board of Trustees to meet Wednesday to consider new AFSCME … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will hold a special virtual meeting at 1 p.m. … consider approving a two-year contract with WMU's chapter of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/wmu-trustees-consider-new-afscme-contract-wednesday

The philosophy of grief

College of Arts and Sciences

… The philosophy of grief Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … to be a philosopher; it always just seemed to be a part of her. Her mother recalls her asking “are there still … questions found their first real outlet in Atkins’ high school philosophy class, where both her teacher and the …

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

WMU graduates succeed

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… Fojtik on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Sadarra Fields had no intention of staying in Michigan when she graduated in 2016 with a … job on the spot.”  The new graduate was so in love with the school—it has an entire wing dedicated to the performing … eighth grade. She also leads three choirs and an afterschool vocal club. “I love it here because the kids are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46643

WMU alumni triumph at the 67th annual Grammy Awards

College of Fine Arts

… Mich.—Western Michigan University and the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music are celebrating a remarkable achievement as nine … of winners and nominees from the WMU Irving S. Gilmore School of Music underscores the institution's commitment to …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/02/grammy-nods-2025

WMU nursing program students, faculty are pandemic prepared

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… says Reynolds-Erspamer, adding that “2020 is the year of the nurse, and I chose this profession specifically to … Sypniewski, Stierley, their classmates and WMU’s Bronson School of Nursing faculty and staff are facing the … many reasons, also is a learning experience imparting valuable lessons about patient care and public health issues. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58985

Internationally regarded geographer honored as WMU's Emerging Scholar

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… weather and climate change,  Dr. Laiyin Zhu , associate professor in Western Michigan University's  School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability , is … , professor and Distinguished Faculty Scholar in Western's School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability. Zhu has …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/emerging-scholar-award-2025-laiyin-zhu