Government Relations and External Partnerships

Bronco Advocacy Network

Advocacy that Inspires, News that Matters.

The Bronco Advocacy Network (BAN) is a monthly newsletter designed to engage and inform the Western Michigan University campus and local community—alumni, parents, students, faculty, employees, and friends—about the latest campus news, achievements, and advocacy efforts that directly impact and support the future growth and success of our university.

As part of the BAN community, you’ll receive insights into ongoing advocacy efforts, success stories, and the collective impact of lasting change —all working together in support of WMU. By staying informed through this newsletter, you’ll join thousands of others, who directly influences the policies that help WMU thrive.

Through this newsletter, we aim to:

Highlight the efforts of our dedicated BAN members who are actively shaping the future of WMU.
Provide timely updates on critical legislative actions and initiatives affecting the university.
Empower our community with opportunities to join the advocacy network and make a difference in Michigan’s Capitol.

JOIN THE NETWORK

November 2023

Kalamazoo Area, WMUK Now Kalamazoo, Public Media Network, and Lee Honors College for organizing and hosting discussion on how we can build a more vibrant and thriving city that effectively serves our students and the entire Kalamazoo community.

20 journalists from across Europe in the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program (IVP) to discuss our office's role on campus and coordination with We Talk program.

DO YOU KNOW YOUR REPRESENTATIVES?

Do you know who represents you in the Michigan Legislature? U.S. Congress? Busy lives, term limits and shifting legislative districts sometimes make it difficult to keep track. The U.S. government hosts a website directory where you can quickly search via your address to identify the elected officials representing you at the local, state and federal levels and access links to contact information. Get in touch! Citizen input on issues is helpful and appreciated!