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WMU junior wins Udall Scholarship
Michael A. Gregor, a junior in WMU's Lee Honors College from Macomb, MI, has been awarded a prestigious Udall Scholarship. Gregor, who is the fifth WMU student to win the scholarship since 2000, is studying public policy, environmental studies and nonprofit leadership. More

WMU Day at the Capitol is approaching
WMU Day at the Capitol is a first-of-its-kind display of pride and achievement at the Michigan Capitol Building during a daylong event Wednesday, May 28. The event will feature a noon flyover by the college of aviation. Register today to participate in this WMU celebration with other students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends of the University. Show your support for WMU and register now for WMU Day at the Capitol.

Marketing students among the best
Nine students in the Department of Marketing placed third in the nation at the annual American Marketing Association case competition, marking the fifth time in seven years that a WMU team earned a top spot in the event. More

WMU in Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame
WMU's College of Aviation was recently presented with the 2008 Spirit of Flight Award. The University's aviation program was honored for its more than 60-year history of striving to "establish and maintain state-of-the-art, world-class professional aviation programs that are among the best in the world." More

Upcoming Alumni Events

Plan to Attend

May 18, 2008	Jackson, MI - WMU Formula Racing Team
May 20, 2008	Washington, DC - Reception with President Dunn
May 28, 2008	Lansing, MI - WMU Day at the Capitol
May 29, 2008	Grand Rapids - Young Alumni Gathering
Jun 9, 2008	Grand Rapids, MI - Golf Outing
Jun 20, 2008	Southeast, MI - Golf Outing
Oct 4, 2008	Kalamazoo, MI - Homecoming

Click on the event for more information or visit our events page.

Show your Bronco pride while on the road
Calling all Western Michigan University Alumni living in Michigan -- order your WMU license plate today! WMU license plates are a great way to show your school pride and support the University while doing so. More

WMU Lady Broncos get new head coach

Tasha McDowell was introduced as the fifth head women's basketball coach in Western Michigan history on April 19, 2008. Most recently, McDowell served as the defensive coordinator with the University of Wisconsin Badgers. More

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Young alumni spotlight
Sam Booras graduated in 2003 with a B.B.A. in Integrated Supply Management. His ISM education helped him land a position with Motorola where he started as a Buyer intern during his junior year. More

Seeking ideas for memorial
WMU is seeking ideas for an inspirational message to be included in a campus memorial. The proposed memorial would honor WMU men and women who have served in a branch of the armed services, provided aid through the American Red Cross or Peace Corps, or lost their lives in tragic events like the Sept. 11 attacks. Submit ideas here.

Two earn coach of the year

Congratulations to WMU women's head tennis coach, Betsy Kuhle and men's head tennis coach, Dave Morin, who were both honored with the MAC Coach of the Year Award in April.

Did you know?
The WMU Alumni Association offers members access to Group Life and Health Insurance plans that can protect you for a lifetime including short-term health insurance - great for new grads and other alumni between jobs.

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