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A Flawed Bishop, a Favorite Teacher: Lárentíus saga

Medieval Institute Publications

… author of MIP's The Development of Education in Medieval Iceland . Read along as he relates the story of … he is forced to move to a different monastery. Yet, somehow, he manages to become bishop of Hólar diocese in … his knowledge, poetry, patronage, and even for his great many flaws. My translation of the saga, the first English …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2024/10/flawed-bishop

Gaming Gawain

Medieval Institute Publications

… Gaming Gawain Submitted by Kylie Owens on This post is authored … manuscript study with contemporary cultural game theory to show how the Middle English romance Sir Gawain and the Green … position and the fluidity it offers. This is one of many of our readings of the bobs in their manuscript …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2025/09/couchandbell-gawain

Supply chain student leverages networking to secure internships and full-time job

Haworth College of Business

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/supply-chain-management-nathan-clarke

New federal grant will help WMU meet critical need for early childhood special education professionals

News

… childhood special education professionals Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is launching a new, collaborative program to meet the growing demand for professionals equipped to help young … behavioral interventions for young children. Research has shown that early intervention can positively impact multiple …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/project-shine-federal-grant-early-childhood-special-education-professionals

WMU, area law enforcement to conduct training exercise in Knauss Hall during fall break

News

… WMU, area law enforcement to conduct training exercise in Knauss Hall during fall break Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The Western Michigan University Department of Public Safety …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/public-safety-training-event

Student Spotlight: Ellie Lundy – Leading with Compassion and Communication

Information Technology

… Student Spotlight: Ellie Lundy – Leading with Compassion and Communication Submitted by Gary Barton on I’ve learned how to talk to everybody and be more out there and be myself. I’ve met lots of great, amazing people …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/07/ellie-lundy-it-student-highlight

The philosophy of grief

College of Arts and Sciences

The philosophy of grief Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Ashley Atkins can’t point to a … does not even remember it herself. What she does recall, however, is always having an internal preoccupation with … thinking I should understand something about the grief that many people experience in their personal life,” she says.    …

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

Washington Monthly lauds WMU as one of nation's best values

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… Washington Monthly lauds WMU as one of nation's best values … top-50 values among national universities and already meets many of the performance measures called for in recent weeks … weeks of schools that excel in public service. A change in how schools are evaluated Washington Monthly editors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8977

WMU's Haenicke Institute recognizes 47 faculty, staff and student leaders for transformative study abroad programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU's Haenicke Institute recognizes 47 faculty, staff and student leaders … , where we saw the original Concorde, the Airbus A300B and many other historic planes that shaped aviation history!” … my knowledge of the criminal justice system and learn how it compares to the system in the United States.” says …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-faculty

From giveaways to games to performances, epic celebration planned for Bronco Bash 2025

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… celebration planned for Bronco Bash 2025 Submitted by Erin Flynn on More than 400 vendors, from registered student … of Western Michigan University. This is an opportunity to showcase what Western is all about,” says Tyler Maruschak , … planning the big event since April. They’re expecting as many as 20,000 people to pack Main Campus for the big day , …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/bronco-bash-2025