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The philosophy of grief

College of Arts and Sciences

… she realized she was destined to be a philosopher; it always just seemed to be a part of her. Her mother recalls her … does recall, however, is always having an internal preoccupation with philosophical topics—not a flashy or bold … in Summer 2024.    The fellowship bridges the gap between academic philosophers and the mainstream media, …

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

Bronco Bash is bigger than ever with hundreds of orgs, businesses and even a mechanical shark

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… Bronco Bash is bigger than ever with hundreds of orgs, businesses and even a … shark Submitted by Erin Flynn on Get ready to gear up for fall semester and bring home tons of swag as Bronco … successful academic year.  "As students, it's a great way to learn about campus and also the community around us," …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/bronco-bash-bigger-ever-2024

Detecting threats and emergencies to protect infrastructures

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and reported to responders almost immediately, resulting in better service and lower costs.  Through his research, … devices or a lot of computing power.” Clearing the way in Nashville Many people dread driving through a city. … to automatically detect incidents that cause traffic disruptions and pinpoint the exact location of the incidents in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70805

WMU, Honeywell showcase campuswide energy initiatives

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… and launching a pioneering two-year research project designed to determine best practices for engaging students, … energy consumption in buildings. The research project, supported by Honeywell and managed by WMU doctoral student … steering committee. "Our commitment to sustainability has always revolved around what we can accomplish technically as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10592

Gaming Gawain

Medieval Institute Publications

… a beheading! A seductive Lady! An angst-ridden Gawain!—coupled with its intricate verse form make it a very teachable … he came thither before this] “With blys” not only makes better grammatical sense in its manuscript position, … from the hero to women. The woman wears the belt, the sign of sin. This discovery led to other discoveries in the …

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

Test of WMU Alert system set for Wednesday, Dec. 23

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… them by text messages and phone calls. To do that, or sign up to also receive Advisory Notifications, they must log … made to WMU Alert settings via the GoWMU Portal may take up to 48 hours to go into effect. The WMU Alert emergency …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62608

Balancing leadership and learning at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… where he currently holds a maintenance and reliability superintendent position. In this role, Smith is responsible … abilities in the workforce. “I chose to pursue an MBA to better learn the inner workings of businesses from a … and participated in organizations like DECA, so I always knew this would be an area of interest in my career …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/mba-jumangie-smith-leadership

Trustees set strategic direction for WMU for next five years

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… the Gold Standard 2020, a five-year strategic plan designed to build on a three-year strategic planning period that has just concluded. The updated plan retains the core tenets of the earlier … initial strategic plan and develop an updated plan in a way that was meaningful and provided an end product that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31205

Arts and Sciences dean named a distinguished woman in higher education

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… communities across West Michigan leading a W.K. Kellogg Foundation Racial Healing Planning Grant in her previous … interactions near the Earth's surface.  LEADING THE WAY TO RETENTION AND CAREER ADVANCEMENTS FOR WOMEN IN STEM … grant from the National Science Foundation awarded to support a collaborative partnership with Iowa State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59963

'Sweet Magnolias' star shares how she planted seeds of success at Western

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… powerful thing when you do." The series is centered on a group of lifelong friends in Serenity, a small southern town … scares, loss, finding new love and just about everything in between. "The stories are so filled with truth, and the … during one of their visits. "My mom was brilliant in that way and so supportive and just knew her child," she says. "I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67412