A University on the move
Broncos have purpose. Broncos thrive. Broncos prosper.
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 and your ability to thrive in all areas of life while also reaching your highest professional goals.
Pride points
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9 of 10 Broncos are employed quickly, working in their field in jobs they like
2021-22 Career Outcomes Report
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97% of Broncos had instructors who made them excited about learning
2021-22 Career Outcomes Report
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89% of students felt instructors cared about them as a person
2021-22 Career Outcomes Report
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92% of graduates working full time have a job related to their degree
2021-22 Career Outcomes Report
What makes Western Michigan different?
What makes Western Michigan different?
At Western, we’re redefining success as we expand what it means to be smart in an ever-changing world. Beyond preparing you for your career, perhaps the most special thing about Western is our approach to helping you find a deeper meaning and a better way of thinking. We believe a great education is about more than getting an A on an assignment.
It’s about also having purpose and creating a life well lived. It’s about knowing that failure is success in progress. It’s about preparing you for a meaningful life by helping you to pursue your purpose, thrive and prosper while making a meaningful impact on society.
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Diversity and inclusion
Learn about our ongoing commitment to dismantling systemic barriers.
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Discovery-driven research
Discover the research undergraduate students have conducted and see why we encourage students to get involved on day one.
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Sustainability
From LEED-certified buildings to award-winning landscaping, cleaning and energy strategies, we make sustainability a priority for a better world.
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First-Year Faces
These are the faces that are ready to change the world. Be inspired by their stories.
Land acknowledgement
Land acknowledgement statement
Land acknowledgment is a process by which individuals are prompted to consider the history of the space they currently inhabit.
We would like to recognize that Western Michigan University is located on lands historically occupied by the Ojibwe, Odawa and Bodewadmi nations. Please take a moment to acknowledge and honor this ancestral land of the Three Fires Confederacy, the sacred lands of all Indigenous peoples and their continued presence.
Rethink Smart video
It’s time to Rethink Smart. Are you ready?
Student quote
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Western has really given me the technical and conceptual skills to become what I want to be as an artist. I've gotten a fantastic base here that I can jump off of and really thrive when I'm out of college and starting to establish myself in the art world.
Rozlin Opolka, B.F.A.'20, painting (from Fowlerville, Michigan)
Explore Western
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Real-world experiences inspire purpose
Firsthand experience—like lobbying legislators about environmental policy—has the greatest impact with students.
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Focusing on the whole student
If we’re not taking care of our mental health, then how are we going to be able to thrive and do the things that we want to be able to do?
—Dr. Brian Fuller, director of Counseling Services
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Career development
Students in Western’s new product design program study fine arts, business and engineering, preparing them for in-demand careers.
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WMU Signature
Our WMU Signature program draws on all your experiences to help you determine a career path that’s right for you.
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Merze Tate College
Find invaluable resources, skills, knowledge and connections to help guide you on the path toward success.
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Success for a lifetime
Since my first day here, the faculty has been supportive in so many ways. It’s such an amazing opportunity and I’ve never felt like an outsider.
—Deniz Toker, recent graduate who teaches English to refugees
Every day, we challenge our thinking to create programs that make a lasting impact.
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Every day, we challenge our thinking to create programs that make a lasting impact.
