Hidden gem. Innovation leader. WMU is garnering national accolades for its programs propelling students to success. Whether it's the University's commitment to student experiences, dedication to sustainability or emphasis on embracing diversity, Broncos earned high praise in 2019.

Dr. Rudolf Siebert, professor emeritus of comparative religion, has dedicated his life to bridging the ideological divide. A pioneer in the critical theory of religion, his teaching is rooted in his own experiences as an unwilling German soldier in World War II.

"All across this campus, every day, we are proving that WMU is a place for students to become. It’s a place where passions are ignited, knowledge is embraced and character is formed," says President Edward Montgomery.

Spring semester begins Monday, Jan. 6.

Living with robots is no longer science fiction. Scientists have begun studying how humans and machines interact, and WMU is a leading voice in the field.

A full agenda and associated materials, and a link to watch the livestream of WMU's Board of Trustees meeting are available online.

Abby Tongue, a graduate student in the Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies, and Leah Barton, a business student who works in the virtual reality lab, worked together to design 3D-printed models of the College of Health and Human Services.

WMU President Edward Montgomery will distribute about 1,700 diplomas on behalf of the University.

The Haworth College of Business 30 Under 30 program has received the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Gold Award for Best New Alumni Program. The awards program recognizes outstanding work in the areas of alumni relations, communications, marketing, fundraising and events. The Pride of CASE V competition includes public and private institutions from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Dr. Chansheng He was named a 2019 American Association for the  Advancement of Sciences Fellow for his distinguished contributions to the field of watershed hydrology, particularly using models and spatial technology to study the dynamics of water and nonpoint source pollution.

Bella Hounakey, who earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from WMU, was appointed to the United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking.

Freshman Noah Brown will represent the United States in the World School 7s international tournament in Auckland, New Zealand.

WMU joined more than 1,000 campuses from across the country as part of the National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement.

Western Michigan University alumna Jeri Meola was honored as one of the ten Minnesota Women Business Owners Hall of Fame. 

WMU's Advanced Rocketry Club is one of 42 college teams, and the only from a Michigan school, accepted into the prestigious NASA Student Launch competition in April 2020.

Despite a national trend toward declining enrollment in teacher preparation programs, Western Michigan University’s enrollment is up this year by about 9% in these majors.

Led by two business faculty members who specialize in management, the innovative new center is founded on the premise that purpose and profit can be powerfully linked through the actions and strategies of leaders.

No classes will be held during Thanksgiving recess from noon Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 1.

A conference honoring religion and society professor, Dr. Rudolf Siebert, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 9 a.m. in WMU's Fetzer Center.

Three WMU students chosen as University Innovation Fellows by Stanford University's Hasso Plattner Institute of Design will travel to the Silicon Valley Meetup March 19-23 with 400 students and faculty from around the world.

WMU Signature, which highlights student experiences outside the classroom, received the Innovative Program award at the NASPA Region IV-East annual conference.

The University's annual celebration of International Education Week, Monday through Friday, Nov. 18-22, will showcase the countries, cultures and global knowledge represented on campus with a weeklong series of events.

Ranked a 2020 "Best for Vets" college by Military Times, WMU offers a number of programs designed to support the military community. A major resource is the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs, which was established on campus in 2009 help service members make a smooth transition into civilian and college life.

Stephanie Hampton was named 2019 Middle School Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Council of Teachers of English. A sixth-grade teacher in Kalamazoo Public Schools, Hampton earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from WMU.

The approved rates will go into effect starting with the fall 2020 semester.

The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees adopted a simplified nonresident graduate student tuition rate structure. The board also approved a measure designed to align the graduate student residency policy with the undergraduate policy.

Western Michigan University business students Trevor Bageris and Gabe Pelak clinched first place at the E. & J. Gallo Winery Collegiate Sales Competition.

Holly Harmon has won a competitive Junior Achievement scholarship from the Society of Human Resource Management.

Be heard by taking the dining customer satisfaction survey and enter for a chance to win Beats Solo3 wireless headphones, Kygo Life over-ear Bluetooth headphones or an Amazon Fire HD tablet!

Drs. Elise and Whitney DeCamp researched court cases in a Mississippi district over two decades and found a pattern of prosecutors removing African Americans from jury pools.