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Trustees October 2025

WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, Dec. 4

A student creating a W with her hands on the stage of Miller Auditorium at WMU commencement.

Western to celebrate 1,100+ new graduates on Dec. 13

Mohammed Asif sails on a boat.

Doctoral candidate charts course for success in world championship 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

Michael Vasilevich on stage dressed as a cat under the moonlight.

Oh, what a feline: Star of WMU Theatre’s ‘Cats’ moonlights as ‘American Ninja Warrior’ competitor

Students sit on a bench with a laptop.

Students crack code for career success at WMU Cybersecurity Summit

A student gives a presentation.

Robust new online hub empowers WMU graduate students

Jack Austin stands on "The Voice" stage. Photo courtesy Griffin Nagel/NBC.

‘Greatest moment of my life’: WMU Theatre student blows judges away on ‘The Voice’

WMU United Way logos 2025

‘United is the Way’ for Broncos as WMU launches 2025 United Way campaign

The Lawson Lunatics toss ceremonial shovels of dirt.

Students invited into huddle to design state-of-the-art athletic performance center

President Kavalhuna and Kellogg Community College's president shake hands at a table.

WMU, KCC announce honors agreement for transfer students

Avery McNew, Sofia Huffman and Mackenzie Willey stand in their ArtPrize gallery.

ArtPrize internship helps kinetic imaging students see big picture

Students eat food in HOU JIA Kitchen and Bar.

Western welcomes new full-service restaurant to student center

A photo of the WMU-Grand Rapids location.

WMU expertise on display in Grand Rapids for Tech Week, ArtPrize

Students pose with plants.

New on-campus thrift store supports sustainability, affordability

Steve Neal Midwest Area Scout for the Detroit Lions

From WMU stardom to NFL scouting, Bronco alum thriving with Detroit Lions

A beauty shot of Sangren Hall.

Western Michigan University ranked top education employer in Michigan

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