Once a Bronco, Always a Bronco.
Your connection to Western Michigan University's Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences doesn't end at graduation. Our alumni are an important part of our department's history, identity, and future.
Whether you graduated last year or decades ago, we'd love to hear from you, celebrate your successes, and welcome you back to campus.
Stay Connected. Share Your Story.
Where has your WMU education taken you? Have you started a new position, earned a professional certification, completed an exciting project, or reached a personal milestone?
We love sharing alumni accomplishments and helping former classmates, faculty, and students stay connected.
Take a moment to update your information and tell us what you've been up to!
Update Your Alumni Information
You can also explore our department newsletters to catch up on departmental activities, research, student achievements, and alumni news.
Celebrate Our Alumni
Our graduates are among the department's greatest accomplishments. We take pride in recognizing alumni whose professional achievements, leadership, service, and contributions to the geosciences reflect the strength of a WMU education.
View Alumni Achievement Award Recipients
Get Involved. Make a Difference.
There are many ways to stay involved with the department and make a meaningful difference for current and future students.
- Mentor a student: Share your professional experience, career advice, and industry insights.
- Connect students with opportunities: Help identify internships, employment opportunities, and professional connections.
- Visit campus: Participate in guest lectures, student research events, and departmental activities.
- Share your accomplishments: Help us celebrate alumni successes and demonstrate the many career pathways available to geoscience graduates.
- Support the next generation: Contribute to scholarships, field experiences, equipment, and other opportunities that directly benefit students.
Interested in connecting with our students or getting involved with departmental activities? Contact Tom Howe.
For employer recruitment, career fairs, and other career-related opportunities, please contact Buffy Nespodzany, Career and Student Employment Services.
Annual Spring Geoboree Celebration
Our annual Spring Geoboree brings together students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners to celebrate the geosciences and the accomplishments of our students.
The event traditionally features student research presentations, professional networking, student awards, and opportunities to reconnect with the department.
We encourage alumni to return to campus, reconnect with old friends, meet our current students, and see what's happening in the department.
Event dates, schedules, and registration details will be shared as they become available.
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To receive university-wide alumni news and event invitations, you can also update your information with WMU Alumni.