Happy New Year from the WMU Alumni Association!
Graduate faculty are top ten in four fields
According to The Chronicle of Higher Education's Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index, WMU faculty in the University's Science Education, Counselor Education, Applied Economics, and Education Evaluation and Research graduate programs are in the top 10 of the 375 universities surveyed. More
Six Broncos serving together in Iraq
 Six WMU alumni, spanning more than 30 years of WMU ROTC history, are currently serving together in the 300th Military Police Brigade and were recently deployed to Iraq. From left to right are Rod Faulk BBA '87, Kevin Wiley BBA '88, Terica Rusher BA '03, Warren Buckler BA '73, Matt Saul BS '97, and Nate Miersma BA '93. More
Upcoming Alumni Events
Plan to Attend
| Jan 22, 2008 |
Washington, DC - BBall Watch Party - WMU vs. CMU |
| Jan 25, 2008 |
HCOB - Keystone Community Bank Speaker Series
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| Jan 31, 2008 |
Alumni Book Club - Discussing 'Flight'
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| Feb 15, 2008 |
Lansing - WMU vs. MSU Hockey Pre-game
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| Feb 23, 2008 |
Washington, DC - 2nd White House tour
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| Feb 25, 2008 |
Venice, FL - Bronco Men's Golf Outing |
| Mar 4, 2008 |
Naples, FL - Reception with President Dunn |
| Mar 6, 2008 |
Sarasota, FL - Reception with President Dunn |
Mark your calendar
| April 9, 2008 |
Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX - Reception with President Dunn |
| April 12, 2008 |
Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ - Reception with President Dunn |
| May 7, 2008 |
Atlanta, GA - Reception with President Dunn |
Click on the event for more information
or visit our events page.
Dunn named to state economic board
WMU President, Dr. John Dunn, has been appointed by Governor Jennifer Granholm to the State's Strategic Economic Investment and Commercialization Board. Dunn's appointment further avows WMU's position as a research university on the cutting edge of research and technology.More
Alumnus plans $5 million bequest for WMU
Wanting to ensure future WMU students continue to have access to excellent faculty, an alumnus, who wishes to remain anonymous, has made a $5 million gift, through a bequest, for faculty recruitment and retention. More
WMU Lansing moves to University Center
The WMU-Lansing Campus has re-located to the new University Center on the campus of Lansing Community College. In the new downtown center, where WMU is one of six partner universities, Western will continue its long standing commitment to provide the greater Lansing community with quality undergraduate as well as graduate degree programs. More for campus contact information, and other details
Gebhart makes Academic All-America team
 Anthony Gebhart, captain and a senior member of the 2007 WMU football team, has been selected for First Team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America honors. An Addison, IL native, Gebhart is a economics major with a 3.83 grade point average. More
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Top 10 finish
 An advertising team comprised of four WMU students has finished in the top 10 against more than 50 schools in a national competition. More
Legacy Award applications
Applications for the WMUAA Legacy Award Scholarship are due by Feb. 25, 2008 and can be submitted by clicking here.
Distinguished Alumni
Award nominations
Nominations for the Distinguished Alumni Award are due by March 7, 2008 and can be submitted by clicking here.
Did you know?
The WMU Alumni Association offers many benefits to its members including up to 40% off online shopping for entertainment, travel and more through Working Advantage. Members click here for access and password information. Click here to learn more about membership benefits.
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