Miller Fountain with no jets running.

Creating a Home for Campus

Facilities Management strives to create a home for all students, faculty and staff at Western Michigan University.  It is our mission to support and maintain the foundation of our University in order to foster the education of our future.

Frequently Asked Questions

8.25

million square feet of University space

1270

acres

95

miles of utilities

36

miles of sidewalk

News

Landscape services employees discuss trees on The Oaklands site.

Preserving History and Canopy: Collaborative Progress at The Oaklands Residence

A thoughtful transformation is underway at Western Michigan University’s historic Oaklands Residence.

A group of WMU stakeholders tosses dirt into the air during the groundbreaking for the new Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education on the WMU Parkview Campus.

New geological repository expands essential geoscience research capabilities at WMU

Western Michigan University and the Michigan Geological Survey broke ground on a 20,000-square-foot facility for the Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education. This $8 million project, supported by state funding, aims to enhance research capabilities and provide students with Experience-Driven Learning opportunities in geoscience, positioning Michigan as a leader in sustainable resource management and climate resilience initiatives.

Oliver Lane intersection with Oakland Drive

Safety-focused redesign will close Oliver Lane/Oakland Drive intersection

Oliver Lane is set to become a no-outlet street this summer, no longer connecting to Oakland Drive, with construction beginning after commencement.