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9 of 10
Broncos are employed quickly, working in their field in jobs they like
—2024-25 Career Outcomes Report
98%
of Broncos had instructors who made them excited about learning
—2024-25 Career Outcomes Report
93%
of Broncos participate in Experience-Driven Learning
—2024-25 Career Outcomes Report
Thrive on campus
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—Laila Stein, B.S.‘23
, aviation flight science, aviation management and operations
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News
WMU College of Aviation receives federal funding to expand workforce development
Strong showing from Western Michigan University in Crain’s Newsmakers of 2025—including top honors
Latest Career Outcomes Report shows WMU grads are on a roll
From WMU to the NFL: Emmy-winning alum reflects on ‘transformational’ college experience
Events
Spring semester classes resume at 8 a.m.
March 16
All day
Book Club - In Pain: A Bioethicist's Personal Struggle with Opioids
Monday, March 16, 2026 — 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Monday, March 23, 2026 — 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Monday, March 30, 2026 — 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Monday, March 23, 2026 — 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Monday, March 30, 2026 — 6 to 7:30 p.m.
3120 Sangren Hall
Guest Artist Recital: Will Sutton, Trombone, Tuba, and Euphonium
March 16
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Dalton Center
Dr. Will Sutton is Assistant Professor of Music at North Dakota State University, where he teaches trombone, conducts ensembles, and contributes to the music theory curriculum. Will has performed with the Kansas City Symphony, Grand Rapids Symphony, Topeka Symphony, Classical Music Institute Orchestra of San Antonio, St. Joseph Symphony, Lansing Symphony, Orchestra of Northern New York, Holland Symphony, Capital Region Wind Ensemble, Capital City Brass Band, and Northern Symphonic Winds.
Guest Artist Recital: Jonathan Shames, Piano
March 16
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Dalton Center
Since winning a finalist diploma in the 1982 Moscow International Tchaikovsky Competition, Dr. Jonathan Shames has performed in France, Finland, South Korea, and Russia, as well as across the U.S. Dr. Shames is Director of Orchestral Studies, Music Director and Conductor of the Oklahoma University Symphony and Artistic Director and Conductor of OU Opera Theater.