University photographer shares top photos

Mark Bugnaski, University photographer, explores his passion behind taking photos demonstrating campus life and the beat of the Broncos.

Two students pet a therapy dog inside a classroom.

An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) named Sunny visits a classroom full of students at WMU. Trained by Dr. Angela Moe, therapy dogs and other assistance animals help those in need of such support.

A student with skeleton face makeup plays the tuba.

Western marching band student Cailla Rae Moss practices near Lawson Arena while dressed up for Halloween.

The Bronco statue covered in snow surrounded by fall foliage.

Fall takes on a wintry tone as snow hits Western’s campus. Students carry on despite the surprise of cold weather as they go about their day.

Hailey Timmerman waves her hands above her head while dancing with headphones in.

Kalamazoo native Hailey Timmerman, an early childhood education major, poses on campus.

Emily Stewart rides on a horse onto the Waldo Stadium field with the Bronco football team behind her.

Emily Stewart leads Western's football team into Waldo Stadium aboard a horse named Triumph. The Broncos went on to win the game against Monmouth University 48 to 13 in August 2019.

A student wearing a Captain America shield walks on Western's campus.

Students walk across campus near the Chemistry Building on a brisk fall day.

Product design students study at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Students learn analysis and application of a broad range of modern manufacturing techniques utilized in the industry.

Three students with headsets on compete in an esports competition.

The WMU Esports Overwatch Club team faces off against seven other collegiate teams inside the campus Esports Arena for the first invitational of 2019.

Rudolf Siebert reads a book in his home office.

Rudolf Siebert, professor of religion and society, reads in his home office. He has written many books, lectured and taught in Europe and Canada.

Trustee William D. Johnston shake hands with another man at a ceremony for the Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy.

A ceremony at Heritage Hall marks a $6.5 million gift to establish the Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy in the Haworth College of Business.

A graduate holds up her degree at commencement.

Western celebrates its graduates at Fall 2019 Commencement in Miller Auditorium.

Provost Jennifer Bott smiles while speaking to a table full of people.

Dr. Jennifer Bott, provost and vice president for academic affairs, holds a Gold Gathering luncheon at the Bernhard Center. This event is held several times a year for faculty and staff to mingle and enjoy lunch.

A student smiles while sitting on a hammock.

Students take the time to enjoy the great outdoors and the view of campus from hammocks during Fall Welcome.

Tasia Richardson posing with her homemade lip glosses.

Tasia Richardson, a senior criminal justice major and student ambassador, puts together lip glosses for her company, Eunique Kisses, which she launched during the pandemic.

Buster Bronco wearing a mask while fist bumping a little boy wearing a mask and sitting in the back of a car.

Buster Bronco greats football fans during the 2020 campus car parade around Ring Road, a safe pandemic alternative to the usual homecoming celebrations.

The sun peeking through the fall-colored trees in front of Heritage Hall.

The sun peeks through the fall foliage in front of Heritage Hall. From sculptures to architecture, the season gives everything a new appeal.

A masked student carries a skateboard through the front of Sangren Hall.

Corey Allmon, a first-year student from St. Louis, walks through Sangren Hall. Allmon is studying aerospace engineering and grew up in Botswana, Africa.

Gymnast Carissa Ludwig creates a "W" with her fingers at the end of her routine in Read Fieldhouse.

Carissa Ludwig poses at the end of her performance for women's gymnastics at Read Fieldhouse in February 2021. The Broncos defeated the Eastern Michigan Eagles with a final score of 196.025 to 195.975.

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