Become a Bronco
We prepare students for a life well lived so they can pursue their purpose and make a meaningful impact on society.
It’s time to Rethink Smart
At Western, you can seek a deeper understanding of who you are and who you’re meant to become. Beyond book smarts, your potential lies in your pursuit of purpose. It’s unleashed in a tenacity to question answers and the ability to think differently. It’s time to Rethink Smart. Are you ready?
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See how we can help you explore your potential and pursue your purpose.
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You’ll find endless opportunities to grow as a student, individual and member of a thriving community.
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We have academics, faculty mentors and experiential learning that will help you reach your goals after graduation.
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9 of 10 Broncos are employed quickly, working in their fields in jobs they like
Post-graduation Activity Report (2020-21)
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90% of students felt instructors cared about them as a person
Post-graduation Activity Report (2020-21)
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91% of graduates earned resume-worthy experience
Post-graduation Activity Report (2020-21)
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Thrive on campus
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This historic $550 million gift is a commitment to WMU’s mission to create an inclusive education that empowers people and communities to create a bright future for all.
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Holistic wellness tools available to Broncos—YOU at Western, WellTrack and Uwill—promote self-reflection and allow students to be proactive with their health and well-being.
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The new student center will be the heart of campus where students will find community and belonging.
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I've had the opportunity and been challenged to further develop introspection, interpersonal relationships and be a lifelong learner as I depart ... I'm happy I chose Western because of the community we have here; we strive for excellence for every student in every type of way.
Kendall Owens '19, nursing and dance (from Plymouth, Michigan)
The Bronco family
No matter if you’re an alumnus or family member of a current student, you’re a part of the Bronco family. Keep connected with our news, events and campus updates, and become an active member in our community.
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News
Events
Books and Beer - Twice There Was A Country - Alen Hamza
Date: Dec. 7
Time: 5:00pm
Location: 2500 Knauss Hall
The University Center for the Humanities at Western Michigan University invites all to the next “Books and Beer” event. Books and Beer events celebrate publications from University faculty over the last year. This month we celebrate Alen Hamza from the Enlgish Department.
Blood drive
Date: Dec. 8
Time: 11:00am
Location: 105-107 Bernhard Center
The Department of Military Science and Leadership (WMU Army ROTC) will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross for the campus community.
Entrepreneurship forum featuring Tamara Davis and Sarah Forrest
Date: Dec. 9
Time: 8:00am
Location: 2150 Schneider Hall
The next speakers in the 2022-23 Entrepreneurship Forum series will be two guests from the Haworth College of Business—Tamara Davis, regional director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and director of Starting Gate, and Sarah Forrest, business consultant for the Small Business Development Center and Starting Gate.
Child Welfare Series 2022 - Trauma, Resiliency and Horse Sense
Date: Dec. 9
Time: 8:00am
We will have a discussion with the author of Follow Me, Friend: a memoir of undiagnosed PTSD, and the healing power of the horse-human relationship.
This is a virtual CE session. We will send a link to registrants the week before the event.