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Maintaining a balance of quality and access, WMU sets tuition, room and meal rates for 2025-26

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Western honors faculty achievements in tenure and promotion

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WMU honored with Heterodox Academy’s 2025 Open Inquiry Award for Community Excellence

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Western students leave their mark near campus through mural experience

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Record number of undergraduate patent applications filed at WMU

Stulberg Medalists 2025

International string competition at WMU celebrates 50 years of musical excellence, cultural exchange

President Montgomery shakes hands with graduates during commencement ceremonies.

Western celebrates summer 2025 graduates earning nearly 1,000 degrees on June 28

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WMU announces new class of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grant recipients

2025 Sky Broncos nationals team

WMU precision flight team takes flight with national top five finish, lifelong industry connections

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Two WMU student jazz groups secure national outstanding performance awards

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Major construction projects underway aim to redefine WMU campus experience

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WMU’s 2025 Gründler Book Prize winner examines how early medieval money systems have influenced the modern economy

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

Students in GIST 3100 discuss personal objects and their meaning.

Global Studies in the Field prepares students for study abroad, connects students to scholarships and careers

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

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Global medieval scholars to gather at Western for 2025 International Congress

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WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, April 17

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WMU shows love to student workers with appreciation week

President Montgomery with spring 2024 graduates

Western celebrates spring 2025 graduates earning more than 2,100 degrees on April 26

A group of students holds up paintings they completed.

Adoptee group helps students find belonging, thrive on campus

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Broncos ‘Spring into the Streets’ to volunteer throughout Kalamazoo Community

Dr. Diane Anderson, Donielle Easlick and President Edward Montgomery in the Bronco Food Pantry.

WMU names Essential Needs program to honor President Montgomery

President Montgomery with faculty and scholars

Seniors recognized for academic achievement as 2025 Presidential Scholars

A group of students from WIDR-FM holds trophies won at a competition.

Making radio waves: Western's student-run station wins best in nation

Students dance on the dance floor in a ballroom.

WMU Theatre transports Heritage Hall to the 1920s for immersive production of 'The Great Gatsby'

A photo of students in their graduation regalia taking a photo with a professor by Miller Fountain.

Broncos charging ahead in the workforce, according to latest report