WMU ranks in top national universities
For the 19th consecutive year, WMU has been named one of America's "best national universities" by U.S. News & World Report.
The publication's 2010 ranking includes more than 1,400 colleges and universities. This is WMU's 11th consecutive time listed in the top three tiers of national universities. More
Dunn discusses a healthy University
 In his State of the University Address, WMU President John Dunn discussed the need for building a healthy University. He defined health in ways such as: intellectual vigor, physical health, emotional and spiritual awareness, financial health and stability, a healthy dose of self-esteem and confidence. More
University considered military-friendly
The University has been singled out as one of the top military-friendly schools in the nation on a list released by G.I. Jobs magazine, a national publication serving veterans and those about to leave active duty. The list honors the top 15 percent of post-secondary schools nationwide that "are doing the most to embrace America's veterans as students." More
WMU Grad contacted by Google
 Jonathan Rumohr, B.S. '09, of Ishpeming , Mich., is one of 20 people from around the globe and four from the U.S. selected to attend a user’s conference for Internet giant Google this past August. Google was seeking feedback based on the group's knowledge and experience with the company's Internet mapping and architectural modeling software. More
Mark your calendar
WMU's Homecoming will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009. Plan to attend!
Upcoming events in 2009
| Sept. 23 - 27 |
Sigma Phi Epsilon's "Blast from the Past V." |
| Fri. Sept. 25 |
Kalamazoo, MI - COE Golden Apple Award Dinner |
| Wed. Sept 30 |
MI - Merling Concert Trio (multiple dates and locations) |
| Thur. Oct. 8 |
Atlanta, GA - Alumni Reception |
| Oct. 23 - 25 |
Delta Alpha TKE Alumni Reunion |
| Oct. 23 - 25 |
Kalamazoo, MI - WMU Family weekend |
| Fri. Oct. 23 |
Kalamazoo, MI - Distinguished Alumni Dinner |
| Fri. Oct. 23 |
Kalamazoo, MI - WMU Volleyball vs. Kent State |
| Fri. Oct. 23 |
Kalamazoo, MI - Onyx Society meet and greet |
| Sat. Oct. 24 |
Kalamazoo, MI - WMU Campus Classic |
| Sat. Oct. 24 |
Kalamazoo, MI - HCoB alumni breakfast |
| Sat. Oct. 24 |
Kalamazoo, MI - Latino alumni brunch |
| Sat. Oct. 24 |
Kalamazoo, MI - Campus tour for alumni and family |
| Sat. Oct. 24 |
Kalamazoo, MI - Alpha Phi Alumnae brunch |
| Sat. Oct. 24 |
Kalamazoo, MI - WMU Alumni Association's PepFest |
| Sat. Oct. 24 |
Kalamazoo, MI - Onyx Society Scholarship Dance |
| Sun. Oct. 25 |
Kalamazoo, MI - Onyx Society annual meeting |
| Sun. Oct. 25 |
Kalamazoo, MI - Free concert at Dalton Center |
| Sat. Nov. 7 |
East Lansing - WMU vs. MSU football game rally |
| Thur. Nov. 12 |
Washington, DC - WMU alumni gathering |
| Wed. Nov. 18 |
New York, NY - WMU alumni gathering |
| Wed. Mar. 03 |
Naples, FL - Reception with Dr. Dunn |
| Thur. Mar. 04 |
Sarasota, FL - WMU alumni gathering |
Check the Association's event calendar for event details coming soon.
Hockey and basketball schedules released
Three sports schedules were recently announced for WMU Bronco hockey, men's basketball and Women's basketball.
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Young Alumni Spotlight
As the founder and bureau chief of "Iraq Oil Report," Ben Lando (pictured at left), B.S. '05, is the world's leading reporter on Iraq energy issues. He started his reporting career in Kalamazoo. More
PepFest is around the corner!
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009
11:30 a.m.
$5 members and
member-guests
$10 non-members
Food catered by TGI Friday's |
Live music from
Los Bandits de Michigan |
Casual, fun atmosphere |
Alumni of all ages are welcome |
Walking distance
from Waldo Stadium |
Reconnect with
WMU friends |
Join now and take
advantage of this offer |
Register here by October 16 |
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Did you know?
WMU's Haworth College of Business is one of the nation's 20 largest undergraduate business programs; is among just 25 percent of U.S. business schools accredited at both the graduate and undergraduate levels and it boasts a new Business Career Center where students land world class internships and jobs. Learn more about WMU's Haworth College of Business here.
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