Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten, professor of sociology and director of WMU's Cold Case Program, was chosen from MAC faculty at 13 institutions to win the overall award, which celebrates instructors who strengthen student learning and engagement inside and beyond the classroom.

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, Western Michigan University’s will welcome more than 750 middle and high school students to campus to participate in the Region 10 Science Olympiad Tournament.  The tournament is being hosted by the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the College of Arts and Sciences at WMU. 

Golden Broncos honors outstanding WMU RSOs and leaders. Nominations are due March 8. Join us April 9 in the Student Center to celebrate excellence in student engagement.

Annual RSO re-registration keeps organizations active, eligible for funding, visible on campus, and aligned with university policies. Students can also start new RSOs through ExperienceWMU.

Western Michigan University has been the hub of mechanical engineering master’s student Yomi Nathan’s academic journey. With an interest in biomedical engineering, Nathan finds his life’s inspiration in his studies.  

Western Michigan University alumnus Cory Scholler’s excitement for his role at automotive parts manufacturer is palpable.  

RSO Gold Rush begins March 1, and it is the most important preparation period for the upcoming academic year.

Gold Rush is the time when student organizations complete the key steps that shape next year. This includes re registering your organization, applying for Soc Space, and submitting Golden Bronco Award nominations.

All processes open March 1 in ExperienceWMU.

Supported by a grant from the Native American Heritage Fund, Western Michigan University's Native American Affairs Council has named Robin Greymountain, of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, and Shannon Martin, of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi, the University's first elders in residence.

The Michigan Department of Transportation has recognized a Western Michigan University faculty member and student among the best in the state’s aviation community. Stephanie Ward, instructor of airport operations, is 2025 Aviation Educator of the Year, and Reed Hudson, an aviation operations and management student, is Aviation Student of the Year. 

Maddie Suttle, a senior human resource management student with a minor in leadership and business strategy, is developing new skills and investing in valuable experiences at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. Hailing from La Grange Park, Illinois, Suttle brings human warmth to managing resources through leadership experiences and personal connections.

WMU Spanish students are using their language skills to serve their community, through an upper level course taught by Dr. Lindsay Jeffers. The class, SPAN 4400, pairs students with local Spanish speaking organizations — like elementary schools and nonprofit organizations — to apply the language in a meaningful, real-world setting.