Making history in 2023
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Western celebrates grand opening of 'newest, most innovative student union in the state'
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School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability reimagines environmental education and scholarship at WMU
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WMU commits to strategic initiatives to enhance student, faculty and staff well-being under global charter
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WMU introduces new tribal governance certificate
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WMU Board of Trustees approves investment in new fleet for College of Aviation
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Western's Hilltop Village development ramps up with new parking structure, pedestrian bridge
In the next phase of the Hilltop Village project, crews will begin construction of a parking structure, pedestrian pathways and more green space in the south campus area.
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Unprecedented cross-campus collaboration leads to streamlined student support
Raise the roof
Impactful research
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Michigan Geological Survey receives $14 million in funding
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WMU researchers hope to revolutionize papermaking with $2.5M grant
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WMU Evaluation Center celebrates 50 years of impact with $7.2M in recent grants
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WMU research team awarded National Science Foundation grant for AI readiness through cyber training
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WMU researcher making groundbreaking gains in filtration of toxic chemicals
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WMU establishes interdisciplinary energy center with grant from U.S. Department of Energy
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WMU and Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers team up to improve the reliability of autonomous vehicles
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Professor’s research team helping MDOT reduce construction timeline
Empowering Futures
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Empowering Futures takes student support to new levels
Two new initiatives supported by the Empowering Futures Gift launched in spring, giving students new avenues for support to keep them on the right track and give them resume-worthy experiences.
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First cohort finding success, belonging in new Bronco Connect Living Learning Community
One of the most tightknit groups on campus didn’t know each other just one year ago. Now, the Bronco Connect Scholars have found their community and their passions, changing their lives forever.
Student successes
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Western student leaders attend inaugural first-generation college celebration at White House
Noemí Méndez and Joana Zuniga were invited to participate in the first-ever First-Generation College Student Day in Washington, D.C. They were able to meet with leaders in the Biden Administration as well as legislators.
Michigan State Police fund WMU Cold Case Program students: A win-win for justice and education
MSP committed to ongoing financial support to students who have been accepted into WMU's Cold Case Program with Michigan State Police. These students will officially become part of MSP as either state police cadets or student assistants.
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Behind-the-scenes New York Fashion Week experience solidifies future for Western fashion design student
Julia LeKander's "zero waste" skirt design helped her win Western's 2022 New York Fashion Week Competition and earned her a trip to the Big Apple for UofNYFW, a behind-the-scenes look at one of fashion's most exclusive celebrations.
Seniors honored for academic excellence as 2023 Presidential Scholars
Starting Gate business accelerator serves 100th student company
Sustainable innovation earns Western students a share of $19,000
Ingenious invention gives plant lovers a green thumb and wins Bronco Pitch
Graduate student set to earn first dual degrees from WMU and University of Lisbon
Western's jazz program captures three 2023 DownBeat magazine Student Music Awards
WMU Theatre hosts American Sign Language shadow-cast performance of 'Clue'
Sky Broncos soar to fourth overall in 2023 national flight competition
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Student-led fashion marketing project marking hockey milestone hits market at Western
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WMU digital marketing student wins first place in national Adobe competition
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WMU’s ROTC cadets excel in state, region and nation during capstone training exercises
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Three Broncos honored by YWCA as Young Women of Achievement
Employee accolades
We will reign
Amazing alumni
New to the crew
Noteworthy developments
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WMU first Michigan campus to bring live visual interpreting to users 24/7
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Growing your own at Western: Bolstering the education workforce
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WMU, Kalamazoo Valley forge pathways to success through more than 50 program-level transfer agreements
The ceremony, held at WMU’s newly unveiled student center, celebrated the highest number of transfer agreements ever signed between the two institutions. With these agreements, Kalamazoo Valley students in more than 50 programs can transfer seamlessly to WMU to continue pursuing a bachelor's degree.
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Western honors, celebrates veterans with service dog program donation, scholarship
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Kalamazoo Literacy Council, WMU celebrate 10th annual literacy symposium
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New partnership gives Western students pipeline to pilot's seat at Allegiant
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New name for WMU program reflects commitment to support students' Essential Needs
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Western Michigan University recognized for innovation in sustainability
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Culture, fashion and food on display as Western's International Festival moves to new venue
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WMU campus United Way campaign returns to ‘make a difference' in our communities
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Bronco Innovators Challenge inspires creativity, encourages entrepreneurship
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$4M state funding boost will help WMU's Kalamazoo Autism Center expand services
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WMU named a top sales program for 16th consecutive year
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WMU, WMed join forces in $1.37M project to reduce prehospital medication errors for children
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Western opens campus to medieval scholars for 2023 International Congress
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Western, Kellogg Community College renew agreements to maintain smooth transfer pathways for students
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WMU fashion program recognized as one of the top in the nation
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WMU becomes second in the state to offer esport minor amidst growing interest in the field
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Three new dinosaurs stomping into Rood Hall Dino Park in summer 2023
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WMU recognized for viewpoint diversity, only Michigan institution in inaugural Campus Community Network
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No card? No problem. Valley Dining Center allows entry with a wave of your hand
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Ebony Vision celebrates 20 years of dance at Western
Western community comes together in support of Michigan State University
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Trailblazing Western alumna Dr. Merze Tate honored with celebration, statewide tributes
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WMU, Kalamazoo College partner to provide immersive, collaborative business experience for students
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WMU, Kalamazoo Valley sign agreement leading to smoother degree path for students
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