Elevating academic excellence through Experience-Driven Learning
Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten won the MAC’s 2026 Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success. As director of WMU’s Cold Case Program with Michigan State Police, she’s created a pipeline to career success for students who work alongside detectives to find justice in unresolved homicide and missing persons cases.
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Crossing the stage
When Western graduates cross the commencement stage, they embark on new lives filled with purpose and potential. Take it from these grads, whose experiences at WMU have prepared them for bright futures.
Excellence in action
Western honors staff who inspire, connect and lead with 2024-25 Make a Difference Award
WMU geoscientist honored with prestigious scholar award for research in remote sensing, water resources
Exemplars of campus engagement honored with Distinguished Service Award
WMU educators recognized for excellence in teaching and student engagement
Global Engagement Award recognizes efforts to welcome international scholars
Internationally regarded geographer honored as WMU's Emerging Scholar
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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 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.
