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President Russ Kavalhuna explored what college is really for at TEDxKalamazoo, arguing that higher education develops judgment and empathy in ways AI cannot. WMU Haworth supported speaker coaching for the event, which included three other alumni speakers. 

WMU raised over $4.28M from 4,515 donors on Giving Day 2026. The $263,507 donated to WMU Haworth supports experiential learning and scholarships, giving students the opportunities they need to thrive on campus and as they embark on their careers.

WMU students are seeking the credentials that open doors in the world of personal financial planning, with 76% of graduates sitting for the CFP® exam. WMU Haworth students are passing the exam at a rate twice as high as other baccalaureate finance programs.

The Student Professional Readiness Series (SPuRS) has been helping undergraduate business students get career-ready since 2016. The program has served more than 4,300 students, with 28% exceeding minimum program requirements. 

Join the festivities with your fellow alumni during WMU Homecoming. The big game will be on Saturday, Oct. 10, and the Broncos will take on Kent State. WMU Haworth will honor college and department alumni award recipients during homecoming week. 

The leadership and business strategy program has launched a downtown shuttle, supported by the Monroe-Brown Foundation and the Hall Foundation Downtown Initiative Fund, in partnership with the United Way of South Central Michigan and Sleeping Giant Capital.