April 2022 WMU News

One engineer’s dream: creating something from nothing

Julianna Buck, the 2022 WMU Presidential Scholar for the Department of Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems, is ready to graduate and looking forward to a career in an interesting industry and figuring out her future. But first, she will lead the WMU Bronco Robotics team to the world competition in May.

WMU taps MSU's Stephens to lead men's basketball program

Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae announced the hiring of Dwayne Stephens as the new head coach of the WMU's men's basketball program. Stephens was introduced as the 15th head coach in program history on April 6 at a press conference inside University Arena.

UPDATE: Fallen Broncos Ceremony to take place in the Bernhard Center

Families of the deceased will be invited to participate as well as students and employees of WMU during the ceremony on Friday, April 8.

State of the University address set for April 5

President Montgomery will discuss how our interconnected, forward-facing strategies are bringing together the best of what Western has to offer to meet the needs of 21st century students.

Outstanding seniors to be honored as 2022 Presidential Scholars

Each year, faculty members from across the University select the most outstanding senior in their various academic schools, departments and programs to represent their units as a WMU Presidential Scholar. This year, 50 scholars were chosen from a senior class of 5,082 students.

International author Amitav Ghosh to deliver 2022 Peace Lecture

Evening of online events also features a chance to discuss author’s latest book,