Faculty members stand and talk to one another in groups of two.

Enhancing learning

In a pioneering pilot initiative, faculty members are developing plans to expand experience-driven educational opportunities across campus.

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WMU President Edward Montgomery greets two graduates

WMU president announces plan to retire next summer

Western Michigan University President Edward Montgomery, who for the past seven years has steadily led Western to remarkable milestones—including its first enrollment increase in a decade in the second most competitive market in the nation, record student retention and six-year graduation rates, an all-time high in research productivity and the largest gift ever made to a public university in U.S. history—has announced that he will retire next summer.

Kevin Curiel-Vasquez in Sangren Hall.

"I am the first."

Broncos are grabbing the reins, creating a better life as a first-generation college student. At Western, we have resources and support for these trailblazers of education.
Hannah Douglas in Reed Fieldhouse in her cap and gown.

Just the beginning

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.

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.