This article highlights Dr. Amy Heath and her spotlight in the ACAPT organization she currently serves as treasurer.

Western Michigan Board of Trustees approve a 4.0% increase to student hall and meal rates and a 3.5% increase for apartment rates.

The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees set tuition, required fees, and room and meal rates for the 2025-26 academic year during its meeting Thursday, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to balancing affordability and educational excellence for students. 

This is an article that talks about how music therapy and speech-language and hearing science students collaborate to serve the community during Experience Driven learning.

The Board of Trustees on June 26, 2025, approved tenure and promotions for WMU faculty members.

The award recognizes WMU’s outstanding efforts to foster a campus culture rooted in intellectual inquiry and civic dialogue.

The WMU Board of Trustees meets Thursday, June 26, at noon in the Heritage Hall ballroom. 

Jose Ortiz-Martinez, a cybersecurity major at Western Michigan University, is making his mark as a Help Desk Technician in the IT department. Inspired by his sister’s success and his father’s resilience, Jose is building a strong foundation in tech while developing valuable people skills. A former competitive soccer player and current member of the Cybersecurity Club, Jose balances academics, work, and personal growth with humility and ambition. He aims to graduate by Spring 2028 and pursue a stable, fulfilling career in cybersecurity.

After completing a bachelor's degree in healthcare services and sciences, Jeffery Crouch is looking forward to hitting the ground running in two master's programs at WMU in orientation and mobility as well as vision rehabilitation therapy.

Adaora Osolu isn't afraid of a challenge; she doubled up her workload at Western, majoring in aviation flight science and aviation technical operations and still finding time to complete an internship and be part of the executive board of WMU's chapter of the National Gay Pilots Association.

Brad Zenz, B.F.A.'09, designed a mural channeling Bronco spirit and teamed up with art instructor Heidi Weiss, B.F.A.'04, M.F.A.'09, to enlist the help of students in her summer mural course to bring his vision to life.

Students in the new Venture Studio course within the Richmond Institute of Design and Innovation came up with a number of innovative product ideas, from a food allergen testing device to an accessible laundry basket. Today, 16 of them have patents pending.

When he arrived in 2017, President Edward Montgomery promised to improve student success, diversify revenue and become a school of choice. Eight years later, he's leaving a legacy of record student success outcomes and what remains the largest gift ever for a public university in U.S. history. As he retires, colleagues and students reflect on President Montgomery's transformational tenure.

Western Michigan University offers this statement in response to the budget proposal for higher education passed by the Michigan House of Representatives on Thursday, June 12.

The Sales Education Foundation has once again placed WMU's sales and business marketing program on its list of top sales programs in North America. The program has maintained this distinction for 18 consecutive years.

Nicole Sherman, a Western Michigan University supply chain management student, was one of six students in the U.S. to receive a prestigious scholarship awarded by the Richter Foundation and the Institute for Supply Management's Richter Scholarship Fund.

Heather Stanley is ringing the dinner bell, charged with bringing the Broncos back to the stable as the new senior director of alumni experience. The vet of the brown and gold already has ideas to grow Bronco pride among graduates.

Dr. Grace Tiffany, author and professor of Shakespeare and early English literature, takes a deep dive into her new book, "The Owl was a Baker's Daughter: The Continuing Adventures of Judith Shakespeare."

Stroke survivor Lori Gray shares her ongoing recovery journey, emphasizing the power of mindfulness in healing. Despite initial severe impairments, she defied expectations through persistence and presence-based practices. Her story highlights the emotional and cognitive challenges of stroke recovery and the importance of self-compassion, resilience, and hope.

Two Western Michigan University faculty received Fulbright Specialist Awards to support overseas consulting and advocacy work this summer. 

This year’s competition signaled a strengthening of global ties and an expansion of its educational mission, highlighted by increased international collaboration.

Ceremonies begin at 9 a.m. in Miller Auditorium and will be livestreamed.

WMU supply chain management students helped employees at area Goodwill stores align their daily activities to organizational goals with a continuous improvement project yielding real results. 

Future site of Golden Oaks residence hall receives a delivery of mass timber and pre-fabricated construction materials.  

Hosted by the Medieval Institute at Western Michigan University, the International Congress on Medieval Studies is an annual gathering of thousands of scholars interested in medieval studies. This year marks the 60th meeting of the International Congress on Medieval Studies, where more than 2,000 medieval scholars attend.