Western Michigan University news and alumni in the news for July 29 – August 4, 2016. This week’s MyWMU campus photo features Fountain Plaza at night. Miller Auditorium can be seen behind the fountain, with Brown Hall to the left of the image.
The Summer 2016 edition of the W Magazine is now available. Read about a team of WMU researchers studying the impact of speed in car crashes, how WMU’s Health DReAM team is using science to boost community well-being, controlling the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin, freshwater experts at WMU, and more. Visit wmich.edu/magazine.
WMU News
WMU researchers showcase Fort St. Joseph at open house. Read more.
OLLI at WMU stages fall kickoff, course registration begins soon. Read more.
WMU’s Heritage Hall is finalist for governor’s energy award. Read more.
Bronco Athletics News
Men’s Basketball Practice Underway Prior to European Tour. Read more.
Women’s Tennis Announces Full 2016-17 Schedule. Read more.
Alumni in the News
Victoria N. Blade (B.A. ’10, Theatre Performance). WMU actress flourishes in the big city. Read more.
Frankie R. Ballard (B.A. ’07, Communication Studies). Ballard: Made in Michigan. Read more.
Robert Herrera (M.A.’94; Ed.D. ’10, Educational Leadership) as comfortable with wakeboards as with budgets. Read more.
Terrence M. O'Rourke (B.B.A. ’90, Finance; M.A. ’92). United Federal Credit Union Names New President/CEO. Read more.
Dr. Jeffrey M. Leslie (Ph.D. ’09, Educational Leadership). New Buffalo superintendent position offered to Dr. Jeffrey Leslie. Read more.