Dr. Satish Desphande, dean of the Haworth College of Business, and WMU President Russ Kavalhuna accept a giant check for $17 million from alumnus Dan Grady on behalf of The Stan Lucas Trust.

WMU business college receives largest philanthropic gift in its history

The multimillion-dollar gift will have a lasting impact on business education at Western.

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Julia Adams holds up a t-shirt inside Plannett Gunnett's downtown Kalamazoo fashion studio.

Fighting fast fashion on the fast track to a career

Western Michigan University student Julia Adams is putting Experience‑Driven Learning into action through her Broncos Lead Internship, gaining real‑world marketing skills while supporting the sustainability-focused and purpose-driven fashion brand Plannett Gunnett.

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Members of the Native American Student Organization stand together on stage.

Native American Student Organization recognized as exemplar in diversity and inclusion

Western Michigan University's Native American Student Organization is being honored for its civic and campus engagement and efforts to amplify Indigenous voices and perspectives through cultural and scholarly programming.

Wellness at Western

The Western experience is designed to prioritize the whole you. You’ll find everything you need to thrive intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially both in and out of the classroom. This holistic approach starts with the skills you don’t see on paper: mental well-being, grit and purpose. That’s why Western offers wellness tools to help students explore their strengths and areas for growth.

A student holds up a phone with the WellTrack app open.

WellTrack Boost

WellTrack Boost allows users to track their mood over time, identify stressors, intentionally schedule self-care activities and learn about strategies to manage feelings of depression, anxiety and stress.
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Uwill

Uwill offers students free access to teletherapy services 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year and tailors the experience based on an individual's unique needs and preferences.