Alumni News
October 12, 2023
Bronco Bonds in the Sunshine State: The Inspiring Friendship of Brian Gauthier and Al Hendrickson
It’s been said that Broncos take care of Broncos. Once students at WMU turn the tassel, they become part of an alumni community of hundreds of thousands far and wide who have each other’s backs. Bronco bonds form in unlikely and even the most challenging circumstances. Take Brian Gauthier (B.A.’80...
September 19, 2023
Snowed Under Isn’t in George David Crocker’s Vocabulary
Snow can symbolize many things: tranquility, peace, innocence, the first sign of another “Pure Michigan” to come. For alumnus George David “Dave” Crocker (MBA, J.D. ′12), snow signaled a sense of fulfillment he remembers to this day. “One of my final finance exams concluded at night. I remember walking to...
August 01, 2023
When the Going Got Tough, Jerry Tobias Got Tougher
Jerry Tobias (B.S. ′78, Physical Education) has four kids between the ages of 13 and 24. “Because of them, I remind myself that giving up is never an option,” he said. You could characterize this father of four and first-generation college graduate as perseverant, resolute or maybe just plain tough...
July 12, 2023
WMU Alumna Helps Others Navigate Their "Next Season"
“I will always be grateful for my time in Kalamazoo and my education at WMU. I had professors who challenged me and cared about me. I had a boss, Stan Henderson, who gave me a chance when I had not yet earned the right. He modeled what it means to...
June 22, 2023
For Jerjuan Howard, Giving Back Was Never Up for Debate
When it comes to giving back to his community, first-generation college student and alumnus Jerjuan Howard (B.A. ‘20, Criminal Justice) isn’t sitting on the fence. Shortly after graduating from Western Michigan University, Jerjuan founded the Umoja Debate Team in his hometown of Detroit. “In terms of conflict resolution skills, articulation...
June 13, 2023
A Lifetime of Helping Others
Sherry Thomas-Cloud, LMSW (B.S.’77, Sociology; M.S.W.’90) has had a long and impactful career doing what she says she is most proud of, “… always keeping my focus on improving life circumstances for the most vulnerable children, individuals, and families one on one or at an agency leadership level”. Her work...