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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 … for years.    “I think when you’re a teenager, you’re sort of waking up to the world in a way,” she says. “And I think …

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

WMU sees record number of recipients for nationally competitive study abroad scholarship

Study Abroad

… WMU sees record number of recipients for nationally competitive study abroad … the opportunity to explore businesses and meet a variety of entrepreneurs and trade experts in Portugal. KALAMAZOO, … A. Gilman Scholarship, administered by the U.S. Department of State, provides scholarships up to $5,000 to support …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/news/2024/09/study-abroad-gilman-scholarship-record-recipients

Haenicke Institute announces new senior director of International Student and Scholar Services

International Student and Scholar Services

… Haenicke Institute announces new senior director of International Student and Scholar Services Submitted by … welcomes Dr. Brian Childs as its new senior director of International Student and Scholar Services. Childs brings 18 years of experience in higher education administration to the …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnewsdirector

Associate athletic director honored by professional organization

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… Associate athletic director honored by professional organization Submitted by Deanne Puca on Corbin … inducted into the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society Hall of Fame recently and recognized for his activities, … as an assistant athletic trainer. Corbin earned a bachelor's degree in athletic training and physical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16887

Gov. Snyder names one new trustee, reappoints another to WMU board

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… named to new terms on the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder. William D. … Inc., HUMANeX and the WMU Foundation. Johnston earned a bachelor's degree in public administration and a master's degree in political science from WMU in 1970 and 1974, respectively. In fall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20665

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

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… meet critical need for early childhood special education professionals Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … new, collaborative program to meet the growing demand for professionals equipped to help young children with severe … of Education and Human Development and College of Arts and Sciences, will provide funding for 10 scholars to earn …

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

Classic air race with WMU aviators to travel through Kalamazoo

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… women aviators will join more than 50 other teams of women pilots June 22-25 for the 2015 Air Race Classic, an … competition for the WMU team pilot Karsten. She earned a bachelor's degree in aviation flight science in 2011 and is now working on a second bachelor's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24905

Sustainability executive to present business college talk

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… sponsored by Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business. Melissa Gray , senior director of … development of a multi-year strategic plan. Gray earned a Bachelor of Science degree from WMU in 1996 then worked for a Fortune 10 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/13596

International string competition at WMU celebrates 50 years of musical excellence, cultural exchange

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… International string competition at WMU celebrates 50 years of musical excellence, cultural exchange Submitted by Deanne … Center Recital Hall, marking a landmark moment for one of the world’s premier showcases for string musicians under 20. This year’s competition signaled a strengthening of global ties and an expansion of its educational mission, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/50th-stulberg-international-string-competition-celebrated

Chemistry associate professor to receive Emerging Scholar Award

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… Chemistry associate professor to receive Emerging Scholar Award Submitted by … assist in purifying water. Working with a 2014 National Science Foundation grant for $284,833, Mezei's team has … Communities by Advancing Chemistry Award. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in chemistry from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43085