Establishing the Empowering Futures Gift
The anonymous donors earmarked their record-breaking gift— which is forward thinking in design, scope and size—to WMU, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and Bronco Athletics.
What does the Empowering Futures Gift support?
At Western, holistic support services are at the center of Empowering Futures to provide a strong foundation for Broncos to learn, thrive and persist to graduation.
News about Empowering Futures

WMU announces new class of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grant recipients

Broncos Lead interns learn the forgotten art of making books

Broncos Lead internship unlocks sport management student's potential

Broncos Lead interns learn life skills in the legal field
Product design major gets a broad range of internship experience through Broncos Lead Internship Program
Alumni share their entrepreneurial spirit with Broncos Lead interns
Broncos Lead interns grow job skills by helping kids grow in their love of nature
Broncos Lead Internship Program makes impactful debut
First crop of Broncos Lead interns grows interest in sustainable farming

Broncos Lead intern pursues passion for early child development at preschool

Music therapy student finds belonging through mental health advocacy

Empowering Futures takes student support to new levels

New Broncos Lead Internship Program will benefit students, Kalamazoo community

First cohort finding success, belonging in new Bronco Connect Living Learning Community

Empowering Futures already making impact on student success
