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A green shuttle. — Driving connection

A new shuttle launched by the Leadership and Business Strategy Program is "Bringing the Juice" to efforts to better connect campus with Downtown Kalamazoo.

Read about the collaborations driving the initiative

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Charles Zhang and Lynn Chen-Zhang hold their awards.

WMU alumni awarded prestigious Blue Cloud Award

Generous alumni couple Lynn Chen-Zhang, M.S.’91, and Charles Zhang, M.A.’91, have been honored by the China Institute in America for their efforts to strengthen cultural and intellectual exchange between the U.S. and China through the arts, business and philanthropy.

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 measure range of motion on a patient.

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

Clear door with an image of the WMU seal

WMU Board of Trustees to meet Thursday, Oct. 30

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

Western Michigan University faculty gain global perspective through University of Passau exchange program

Building global connections through the classroom: WMU’s Global Classrooms Collaborative

Students crack code for career success at WMU Cybersecurity Summit

Robust new online hub empowers WMU graduate students

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Excellence in action

Western honors staff who inspire, connect and lead with 2024-25 Make a Difference Award

WMU geoscientist honored with prestigious scholar award for research in remote sensing, water resources

Exemplars of campus engagement honored with Distinguished Service Award

WMU educators recognized for excellence in teaching and student engagement

Dr. Pnina Ari-Gur, Chef Andrew Francisco

Global Engagement Award recognizes efforts to welcome international scholars

Internationally regarded geographer honored as WMU's Emerging Scholar

Members of the Native American Student Organization stand together on stage.

Native American Student Organization recognized as exemplar in diversity and inclusion

Western Michigan University's Native American Student Organization is being honored for its civic and campus engagement and efforts to amplify Indigenous voices and perspectives through cultural and scholarly programming.

First-year faces

Yoyo Rodriguez Vargas holds a skateboard across his shoulders in front of Miller Fountain.

Gearing up for the grind: Skateboard-loving student ready to roll into WMU's kinetic imaging program

Jonathan Malone stands next to a machine in a lab.

Budding engineer ready to create career opportunities at Western

The future is bright

For Western graduates, commencement isn't the end of a journey—it's the beginning of a new life full of meaning. Their years as a Bronco are creating opportunities of a lifetime.

Read how our recent grads are finding success

Jordan Rundhaug's time in WMU’s Cold Case Program with Michigan State Police helped prepare him for a meaningful career with the Michigan State Police.

From cold case to hot career: WMU graduate poised for future in law enforcement

Ethan Cheatham holds a basketball while wearing his graduation regalia in front of the Bronco statue.

Leadership, internship and relationships elevate sport management grad's experience

Elisha Ewing smiles in her graduation cap and gown.

Bound for greatness: Chemical and paper engineering grad presses forward in career

Chelsea Prebil puts up the W sign with her hands.

Supply chain standout grad racks up resume-worthy experiences

Wellness at Western

The Western experience is designed to prioritize the whole you. You'll find everything you need to thrive intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially both in and out of the classroom. This holistic approach starts with the skills and abilities you don't see on paper: mental well-being, grit and purpose. That's why Western offers wellness tools to help students explore their strengths and areas for growth.

A student holds up a phone with the WellTrack app open.

WellTrack Boost

WellTrack Boost allows users to track their mood over time, identify stressors, intentionally schedule self-care activities and learn about strategies to manage feelings of depression, anxiety and stress.

Uwill

Uwill offers students free access to teletherapy services 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year and tailors the experience based on an individual's unique needs and preferences.