Greetings from Dr. Montgomery
We’re glad you are part of the Bronco family at Western Michigan University. The inclusive WMU community includes individuals from all over the world, and our commitment is to ensure that you experience a sense of belonging and have access to all the support necessary to ensure an extraordinary learning experience. Our campus thrives on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, fostering learners and leaders who are locally grounded, globally aware and ready to contribute their knowledge and discovery to the world. This includes you! Additionally, we recognize and honor the ancestral land our campus is located on, the land of the Three Fires Confederacy, and we acknowledge all indigenous people and their continued presence and educational partnerships at Western.
As a globally engaged University, we offer a wealth of resources to support your college journey of growth and pursuing your purpose. At Western, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with people representing diverse ethnic and geographic backgrounds not only across the United States, but also from dozens of other countries. You will be exposed to a rich global curriculum, offering a wide variety of perspectives and exciting opportunities for international study. Additionally, you’ll find that our student center on main campus offers numerous opportunities for social and intellectual engagement and cultural events. It is a safe and welcoming hub for all, complete with affinity space and lounges integrated into the building by design.
I have full confidence that you’ll discover our campus and the greater Kalamazoo area to be just as welcoming and warm as I have. Your college years should be a time of exploration and discovery. The opportunity to live abroad and engage in interactions, studies and work with people around the globe enriched my life and expanded my horizons. I encourage you to open yourself up to new discoveries, fresh perspectives and experiential learning opportunities. Embrace your collegiate journey and you will cultivate knowledge and create memories for a lifetime.
Warm regards,
Edward Montgomery
President