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You’re an individual who is truly unique. We celebrate the passions that drive you and the possibilities that inspire you. Here, a degree is a pursuit of purpose where learning empowers you, well-being strengthens you and an experience-driven education leads to a meaningful career. Western is the place to become your best self.

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Learn and live in the No. 3 Best Metro Area in America for new college grads (Smart Asset, 2023). Visit our campus perfectly positioned between Chicago and Detroit and less than an hour’s drive from Lake Michigan.

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Pursue a meaningful career at a University designed to develop the whole you. You’ll find everything you need to thrive intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially both in and out of the classroom.

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Experience-Driven Learning will give you a leg up when you’re ready to pursue a meaningful career. You can capitalize on the wealth of internships and similar opportunities available as soon as you arrive on campus.

9 of 10

Broncos are employed quickly, working in their field in jobs they like

—2024-25 Career Outcomes Report

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98%

of Broncos had instructors who made them excited about learning

—2024-25 Career Outcomes Report

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93%

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—2024-25 Career Outcomes Report

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Wellness at Western

Holistic wellness tools available to Broncos—WellTrack and Uwill—promote self-reflection and allow students to be proactive with their health and well-being.

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The Bronco Promise

Free tuition and fees for up to four years for full-time, first-year students from Michigan whose family has an adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less and net assets below $75,000. FAFSA must be completed by July 1.

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A place to belong

The new student center is the heart of campus where students can find community and belonging.

As a student, going to class is your 9 to 5 … but Western also fills that 5 to 9 gap. That's really what makes the difference; it's not just having awesome faculty and professors but having awesome student leaders and the Office of Student Engagement and everyone who works to help develop students on their off time.

—Laila Stein, B.S.‘23 , aviation flight science, aviation management and operations

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No matter if you’re an alumnus or family member of a current student, you’re a part of the Bronco family. Keep connected with our news, events and campus updates, and become an active member in our community.

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News

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’

Teacher Stephanie Hampton and middle school students

WMU awarded $13.7M federal grant to support college readiness for thousands of regional middle schoolers

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

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

ArtPrize internship helps kinetic imaging students see big picture

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Events

Merze Tate Day 2026

Feb. 5

12 to 3 p.m.

WMU Student Center

Conversation Circle

Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 — 2 to 3 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 — 2 to 3 p.m.

Lee Honors College

Help international students make connections and practice conversational English.

Science on Tap Series

Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 — 6 to 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 5, 2026 — 6 to 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 2, 2026 — 6 to 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 7, 2026 — 6 to 7 p.m.

Old Dog Tavern

Head to the Old Dog Tavern to learn about cutting-edge and understandable research from expert scholars while enjoying drinks and eats for 25% off at your brewery.

Student Composers II

Feb. 5

7:30 to 9 p.m.

Dalton Center

A showcase of original works by WMU student composers.

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