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WMU professor awarded prestigious Bellagio Residency: continues work on grief

College of Arts and Sciences

… Residency Program is an exclusive retreat offered to the nation's best scholars, artists and practitioners, with only … “The Condition of Black Life is One of Mourning,” which introduced the concept of grief beyond the individual experience … with deep empathy at the heart of her exploration. In early 2024, she received a National Endowment for the Humanities …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/12/ashley-atkins-bellagio

Education alum and teacher selected as state finalist for Presidential Award

College of Education and Human Development

… Education alum and teacher selected as state finalist for Presidential Award Submitted by Chris Hybels on … program, has been selected as a state finalist for the 2024 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and … for Youth For Understanding USA. The non-profit organization promotes intercultural understanding, global skills …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75556

WMU seniors to showcase capstone projects

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Design Conference. Graduating senior Liz Alfaro-Mendoza took this photo of her Senior Design team members taking … flow measurements of the Portage River at Tillers International’s headquarters in Scotts, Michigan. Team members … members will present the electrometer during the spring 2024 showcase. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Student innovation will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75305

Dr. Lizzy Coats’ journey of self-discovery, perseverance and success

College of Health and Human Services

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— In the United States, aspiring occupational therapists must pass the National Board for … the catalyst for Lizzy to reevaluate not only her study methods but also reflect holistically on herself. After years of … unfortunately, did not pass her third attempt in April 2024. Reflecting on her experience, she identified two …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/09/coats

Two library staff members honored with KARE awards

University Libraries

… Brcka and Megan Brown received KARE awards, a peer-nominated award that recognizes knowledgeable, accessible, … and students was highlighted in her award nomination. The wide variety of services, resources and programs for students … WMU News online. Contact: Sara Volmering September 30, 2025

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/09/kare-awards

Associate professor joins grant to prepare Detroit students for health care professions

College of Education and Human Development

… Mich.— Dr. Wanda Hadley , associate professor of educational leadership in higher education at Western Michigan … the year to monitor the progress of the grant and to share ideas on improving the program.  Throughout her career, … , visit  WMU News  online. Contact: Chris Hybels January 16, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74345

Educational leadership alum receives Lifetime Achievement Award for work in career and technical education

College of Education and Human Development

… Educational leadership alum receives Lifetime Achievement Award for … the Association for Career and Technical Education Region 1 Conference in New York City. The state director of the  … Ph.D.'15, educational leadership, is provost and vice president of academic affairs at Lake Michigan  College. “Dr. … , visit  WMU News  online. Contact: Chris Hybels May 14, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75574

Spring 2026 student exhibit

University Libraries

… screenshots with different opacity based on how much I personally enjoy each beat and how much public attention it … personal admiration in my creative process. instagram.com/1nvaduur S M Shariful Islam Collaborator: Paul Clements   … continued, it became a more personal reflection of motherhood, protection, and quiet strength.   Using charcoal and …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/student-exhibit-spring-2026

Rianna Clay-Valdez: Building a career path and leaning into authenticity

Haworth College of Business

… Rianna Clay-Valdez: Building a career path and leaning into … of her identity. She has accepted an internship for summer 2024 at a Fortune 500 company. She says she hopes to gain a … load. Working for Rootead Enrichment Center, an organization in Kalamazoo that centers the lived experiences of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75085

Light Center Research Grants fund a global art project, a book translation and tourism and development research

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and tourism and development research Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich.-- Western Michigan … Haenicke Institute for Global Education announces the 2024 recipients of the Timothy Light Center for Chinese …   Patrick D. Wilson , associate professor and area coordinator of sculpture at the Gwen Frostic School of Art, joins …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2024/11/grantawards