Foster care program getting praise
WMU's groundbreaking Seita Scholars program is gaining momentum with the help of a 500k grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, more. The program is also being recognized nationally and was a front page feature in the Detroit Free Press, more.

WMU achieves gold 'green' status
The College of Health and Human Services building was recently recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council with its gold status. WMU is the first in the country to achieve the highest level in an existing higher education building. More.

Sky Broncos take 3rd in nationals
"This year's competition was fierce, with many of our competitor schools really stepping up to the plate," says Steven Tkachuk, Sky Broncos head coach. "Our team really put forth a stellar performance, and made it happen for us." The competition attracted more than 300 pilots from top aviation schools around the nation. More

WMU math program earns recognition
The Core-Plus Mathematics Project, a long-term WMU effort to develop and support implementation of a high school mathematics curriculum
that will meet the nation's current and future needs, has won the praise of an organization made up of high-profile corporate CEOs, agency chiefs and university presidents from around the nation. More

Announcing WMU Alumni Journeys
The WMU Alumni Association is once again partnering with Alumni Holidays Inc., the premier alumni travel experts, to bring Western alumni and friends a variety of travel opportunities. Travel dates to more than 12 popular destinations range from as early as July 2009 through 2010. Click here to read the letter from the Association's Executive Director, for more information or to arrange your journey.

Mark your calendar
WMU's Homecoming will be celebrated on Saturday, October 24, 2009. Plan to attend!

Two Broncos named Academic All-MAC