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Alan Turfe now leads WMU Board of Trustees

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… Alan Turfe now leads WMU Board of Trustees Submitted by Paula M. Davis on … B. Schuemann , secretary to the board. Turfe noted that WMU President Russ Kavalhuna is “clearly continuing as a … has been one of my greatest rewards in serving the WMU community. I have appreciated Alan being a supportive …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/alan-turfe-elected-wmu-board-chair

WMU Board of Trustees to meet Thursday

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WMU Board of Trustees to meet Thursday Submitted by Paula M. … review will be among the items considered by the WMU Board of Trustees when it meets at noon on Thursday, … Association; a memorandum of understanding between WMU and the WMU Foundation; and several personnel and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/western-michigan-university-board-trustees-meets-thursday-june-25-2026

WMU to celebrate grads earning 2,300-plus degrees May 2

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WMU to celebrate grads earning 2,300-plus degrees May 2 … information is available on the commencement webpage .   WMU conducts formal graduation exercises after the fall and … spring semesters and after the summer I session. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online.   …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/wmu-celebrates-graduates-may-2-earning-2300-plus-degrees

When donors believe, Broncos succeed: WMU Athletics and its benefactors are winning together

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… When donors believe, Broncos succeed: WMU Athletics and its benefactors are winning together … Championship trophy—one of the many accolades racked up by WMU teams over the past year. (Photo by Ashley Blanchard) … cry is “Fight, Broncos, Fight!”—an anthem powered by WMU Athletics. Since 2022, Broncos have claimed 37 …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/why-i-give-wmu-athletics-donors-broncos-succeed

Nearly 1,000 degrees earned as WMU prepares to celebrate June 27 graduates

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… Nearly 1,000 degrees earned as WMU prepares to celebrate June 27 graduates Submitted by … More information is available on the commencement webpage . WMU conducts formal graduation exercises after the fall and … spring semesters and after the summer I session. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News  online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/nearly-1000-degrees-earned-wmu-prepares-celebrate-june-27-granduation

New leadership at WMU's International Student and Scholar Services

International Student and Scholar Services

… New leadership at WMU's International Student and Scholar Services Submitted … plan. Amber Li comes to Western Michigan University (WMU) from Notre Dame and is the new senior director of … Max , associate vice president of global education at WMU. "Amber and Daing have years of experience in recruiting …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2026/06/international-li-nasir

Broncos on the beat: WMU Cold Case Program grads are building their careers around public service

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https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/broncos-on-beat-cold-case-program-grads-michigan-state-police-careers

Regional giants: Led by faculty-owned investment firm, WMU reps take home ‘Newsmaker of the Year’ awards

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… Regional giants: Led by faculty-owned investment firm, WMU reps take home ‘Newsmaker of the Year’ awards Submitted … Doug Lepisto (center), associate professor of management at WMU and co-founder of Sleeping Giant Capital, was named a … Drs. Doug Lepisto and Derrick McIver , co-directors of WMU’s Center for Principled Leadership and Business …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/regional-giants-sleeping-giant-capital-russ-kavalhuna

WMU board extends President Kavalhuna to 8 years, signaling enduring commitment

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WMU board extends President Kavalhuna to 8 years, signaling … Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The WMU Board of Trustees has voted to extend President Russ … among the leading research institutions in the world,” said WMU Board of Trustees Chair Alan Turfe . “Russ stood out …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/wmu-board-extends-president-kavalhuna-8-years-signaling-enduring-commitment

Broncos building their futures: The Empowering Futures Gift continues to redefine what’s possible for WMU students charting their careers

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… Futures Gift continues to redefine what’s possible for WMU students charting their careers Submitted by Erin Flynn … a public university in U.S. history. Ledbetter finished her WMU journey with multiple job offers on the table. The jaw-dropping donation—divided into $200 million for WMU, $300 million for Western Michigan University Homer …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/broncos-building-futures-empowering-futures-gift-five-years