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Philosophy professor awarded Core Fellowship at Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

… As a fellow, Kurth will have the unique opportunity to focus on his research for two years without other administrative … diverse fields of study.  “My research aims to understand how emotions like anger, disgust, anxiety and compassion …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69140

Not just an act: Theatre professor takes center stage

W Magazine

… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Kate Thomsen stars in the reprisal of Jeff Daniels' hit comedy, "Diva Royale," at the … Daniels says Thomsen is a big reason audiences enjoy the show so much. “Kate’s acting has always had an element of … there are a lot of experiences I’ve had in my life thus far that compare to that,” Holly Berman-Carter , a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74826

WMU named one of five best U.S. campuses for electric cars

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… electric cars Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Photo of a charging station at WMU. KALAMAZOO—For students who have an electric car and are going to college, there are few better places in the United … Vehicle friendly" colleges. WMU placed fourth on the list released in September of Transport Evolved , a news site …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19402

A2Ethics and WMU Ethics Center host film series on vigilantes and ethics

Study of Ethics in Society

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69444

Film chosen for Grand Rapids festival screening

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… Michigan University's Dr. Jennifer Machiorlatti is the co-producer of a film chosen for this year's Grand … "Peace During War," a documentary about forgiveness and mentoring youth, will be part of a selection of … youth in Kalamazoo. This inspiring story is an example of how working together can change the lives of at-risk youth, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45980

Western Michigan University faculty gain global perspective through University of Passau exchange program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Western Michigan University have extended their knowledge to those at the University of Passau in Germany. The global … build collaborations and gain fresh perspectives on their disciplines in a global context.   Dr. Paul Ciccantell Each … explains. “An important issue for my book will be how this relationship evolves in this new geopolitical …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/passau-exchange

Alumna Rachel Swearingen wins Rona Jaffe writers' award

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Swearingen: Photo courtesty of Mary Whalen. KALAMAZOO—Dr. Rachel … Swearingen, a Western Michigan University alumna, is among six women to receive this year's Rona Jaffe … National Book Award for fiction. Too few people realize "how good Western's writing program is, and how many great …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1599

An electrifying future: Western team charging ahead with energy innovations

W Magazine

… combination of more extreme weather events— from heat waves to wildfires to hurricanes—and an aging energy … energy as the window to reverse the damage done by carbon emissions continues to close, says Dr. Pablo Gomez, associate … our lives more and more, and we need to make a change in how we generate power," Gomez says. "If 20 years ago we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66666

Faculty composer celebrates School of Music centennial anniversary

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… anniversary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Christopher Biggs will premiere a new composition Sept. 22. … 100th anniversary. He created abstract representations of how aspects of the past constitute the present and parts of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9294

Walker Institute hosts judicial candidate forum focused on juvenile justice

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… justice Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic … All Kalamazoo-area judge candidates have been invited to participate in the forum, which will be led by the … Fellows in fall 2022. Through a grant from the Public Welfare Foundation, the transformative yearlong program aims to

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69558