Broncos have purpose. Broncos thrive. Broncos prosper.
At Western, you can seek a deeper understanding of who you are and who you’re meant to become. Beyond book smarts, your potential lies in your pursuit of purpose and your ability to thrive in all areas of life while also reaching your highest professional goals.
Pride points
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9 of 10 Broncos are employed quickly, working in their field in jobs they like
2022-23 Career Outcomes Report
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97% of Broncos had instructors who made them excited about learning
2022-23 Career Outcomes Report
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93% of graduates participated in experience-driven learning
2022-23 Career Outcomes Report
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92% of graduates working full time have a job related to their degree
2022-23 Career Outcomes Report
What makes Western Michigan different?
What makes Western Michigan different?
At Western, we’re redefining success as we expand what it means to be smart in an ever-changing world. Beyond preparing you for your career, perhaps the most special thing about Western is our approach to helping you find a deeper meaning and a better way of thinking. We believe a great education is about more than getting an A on an assignment.
It’s about also having purpose and creating a life well lived. It’s about knowing that failure is success in progress. It’s about preparing you for a meaningful life by helping you to pursue your purpose, thrive and prosper while making a meaningful impact on society.
Land acknowledgment
Land acknowledgment statement
Land acknowledgment is a process by which individuals are prompted to consider the history of the space they currently inhabit.
We would like to recognize that Western Michigan University is located on lands historically occupied by the Ojibwe, Odawa and Bodewadmi nations. Please take a moment to acknowledge and honor this ancestral land of the Three Fires Confederacy, the sacred lands of all Indigenous peoples and their continued presence.
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Student quote
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Western has really given me the technical and conceptual skills to become what I want to be as an artist. I've gotten a fantastic base here that I can jump off of and really thrive when I'm out of college and starting to establish myself in the art world.
Rozlin Opolka, B.F.A.'20, painting (from Fowlerville, Michigan)
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Every day, we challenge our thinking to create programs that make a lasting impact.
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Every day, we challenge our thinking to create programs that make a lasting impact.