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9 of 10
Broncos are employed quickly, working in their field in jobs they like
—2024-25 Career Outcomes Report
98%
of Broncos had instructors who made them excited about learning
—2024-25 Career Outcomes Report
93%
of Broncos participate in Experience-Driven Learning
—2024-25 Career Outcomes Report
Thrive on campus
As a student, going to class is your 9 to 5 … but Western also fills that 5 to 9 gap. That's really what makes the difference; it's not just having awesome faculty and professors but having awesome student leaders and the Office of Student Engagement and everyone who works to help develop students on their off time.
—Laila Stein, B.S.‘23
, aviation flight science, aviation management and operations
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News
WMU College of Aviation receives federal funding to expand workforce development
Strong showing from Western Michigan University in Crain’s Newsmakers of 2025—including top honors
Latest Career Outcomes Report shows WMU grads are on a roll
From WMU to the NFL: Emmy-winning alum reflects on ‘transformational’ college experience
Events
2026 Irish Open Tennis Tournament March 20-22
March 20
All day
West HIlls Athletic Club
May the luck o’ the Irish be with you at the 2026 West Hills Athletic Club Irish Open Tennis Tournament! Friday–Sunday, March 20–22Entry deadline: Friday, March 13 @ 5:59 p.m.
WMU Theatre Presents Much Ado About Nothing
Saturday, March 21, 2026 — 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Sunday, March 22, 2026 — 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 26, 2026 — 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Friday, March 27, 2026 — 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, March 28, 2026 — 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Sunday, March 29, 2026 — 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 22, 2026 — 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 26, 2026 — 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Friday, March 27, 2026 — 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, March 28, 2026 — 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Sunday, March 29, 2026 — 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Gilmore Theatre Complex
One of Shakespeare’s most enduring and beloved comedies is being presented by WMU Theatre, March 20-29! In this play full of mistaken identities and unexpected revelations, love and loyalty are tested in the aftermath of war.
19th Annual Philosophy Graduate Conference
Saturday, March 21, 2026 — 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Book Presentation: "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T.S. Eliot, with illustrations by David Small
March 21
2:30 to 4 p.m.
Zhang Legacy Collections Center
Enjoy a reading of "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T. S. Eliot with illustrations by David Small, followed by a talk and meet-and-greet with the illustrator.