Western Michigan University news and alumni in the news for May 13 – 19, 2016. This week’s campus photo was taken on May 6, 2016, and features the Bronco statue near the Oliver entrance to main campus, which was dedicated and installed in 1997. Originally part of a larger piece of art titled "The Day the Wall Came Down," the sculpture is bronze cast and was created by Veryl Goodnight. Learn more about the sculpture, and other sculptures on campus, here.
WMU News
WMU jazz studies students rack up five DownBeat Awards. Read more.
Study abroad office set to welcome new director. Read more.
WMU orchestral pop ensemble sets sights on big recording project. Read more.
Lifelong learning classes, trips set for this summer. Read more.
Bronco Athletics News
WMU Volleyball Travel Diary: The Broncos Visit Maribor. Read more.
WMU (Track & Field) Claims MAC Titles in 4x400 and 400m Dash; Ayiana Gaines Dominates. Read more.
Hockey Signs Seven for 2016-17 Season. Read more.
Alumni in the News
Flag Officer Announcements: Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced today that the president has made the following nominations (Robert P. Burke, B.S. ’84, Electrical Engineering). Read more.