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Maya Narayan models a bedazzled gown on a New York Fashion Week runway.

Top model, top student: WMU Medallion Scholar slays in the classroom and on the runway

Members of WMU's Native American Student Organization gather with Dr. Dee Sherwood, Robin Greymountain and Shannon Martin.

WMU welcomes Indigenous leaders as elders in residence

An airplane sits on the tarmac.

WMU aviation instructor, student win statewide awards

A row of multiple WMU aircraft on the tarmac at the College of Aviation.

WMU College of Aviation receives federal funding to expand workforce development

Portraits of WMU President Russ Kavalhuna, Doug Lepisto and Derrick McIver.

Strong showing from Western Michigan University in Crain’s Newsmakers of 2025—including top honors

Students walk outside on campus in front of Waldo Library on a spring day.

Campus service hours and closures for spring recess

Kelly Burris

Burris elected new vice chair of WMU Board of Trustees

Alan Turfe now leads WMU Board of Trustees

Mandy Rodriguez, recipient of the 2025-26 Operation Hat Trick scholarship

Operation Hat Trick scholarship supports WMU grad student and Army veteran

Kalamazoo Forward Ventures brings its inaugural $100K student pitch competition to WMU

A WMU graduate wearing her graduation cap and gown proudly holds up her diploma.

Latest Career Outcomes Report shows WMU grads are on a roll

Max Hahn is a Senior Video Producer for the Detroit Lions.

From WMU to the NFL: Emmy-winning alum reflects on ‘transformational’ college experience

Student shakes hand with an representative of a business at a career fair on the WMU campus

Spring career fairs to bring top employers to WMU

John Harbaugh holds the Lombardi Trophy.

Super Bowl-winning coach John Harbaugh reflects on his start at Western: ‘The greatest three coaching years of my life’

A photo of two students sitting behind microphones in the WIDR-FM recording studio.

WMU’s student-run WIDR-FM receives national, international recognition

Mohammed Asif sails on a boat.

Doctoral candidate charts course for success in world-class sailing win

Students walk on a sidewalk on campus.

Bronco Buds program to welcome hundreds of Kalamazoo high schoolers to WMU campus

Two students walking outside in the snow outside of Sangren Hall.

In the know about snow: WMU’s closure policy and safety info

WMU seal statue amid foliage

WMU-AAUP, President Kavalhuna launch scholarship to advance opportunity for first-generation students

Sky Broncos 2025

WMU’s Sky Broncos crowned regional champions for 4th consecutive year

A group photo of Charles and Lynn Chen-Zhang and their company.

Champions of the arts, WMU alumni Lynn Chen-Zhang and Charles Zhang win Kalamazoo arts council award

A student looking at a computer while someone's heart rate is taken on their finger.

WMU announces second 2025 cohort of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grants

A green shuttle bus.

Western Michigan University’s Leadership and Business Strategy Program launches downtown shuttle connecting campus and city

Charles Zhang and Lynn Chen-Zhang hold their awards.

WMU alumni awarded prestigious Blue Cloud Award

A student wears a purple coat and holds an electric guitar, inspired by the fashion of Prince.

Turning up the style: Student fashion show celebrates music's influence on the runway

Recent graduate Molly Dixon in Costa Rica

Recent grad credits Global Studies in the Field course, Global Engagement Program for career growth

President-elect Russ Kavalhuna at the podium with President Edward Mongomery and Board Chair Shelly Edgerton.

WMU trustees appoint Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., as University’s 10th president