Western Michigan University news and alumni in the news from September 25 – October 1, 2015. This week’s campus photo features the nearly completed renovation of East Hall into Heritage Hall. During WMU’s 92nd Homecoming weekend, Heritage Hall will host three events in celebration of its Grand Opening. To learn more, visit MyWMU.com/GrandOpening.
WMU News
State of the University address, awards to highlight 2015 Convocation. Read more.
WMU wins national high ed diversity award for third time. Read more.
School of Music to present annual scholarship benefit concert. Read more.
While new student numbers remain positive, enrollment takes slight dip. Read more.
WMU course examining startups wins national award. Read more.
Bronco Athletics News
Baseball team lends a hand at Broncos for Heroes. Read more.
MAC and ESPN announced expanded regional TV deal. Read more.
Oct. 10 (Football) game vs. Central Michigan set for noon kick. Read more.
Broncos (Soccer-W) blank Chippewas, earn first MAC win. Read more.
Cross Country is gearing up for Notre Dame Invitational. Read more.
Alumni in the News
Dennis W. Archer (BS ’65, Special Education); Samuel Valenti, III (BA ’67, Economics; MA ’68); William Pickard (BS ’64, Secondary Education - Social Science). Crain’s Most Connected. Read more.
Kristen M. Collee (BSW ’03). 'Motivation' is theme of Friday's Athena leadership luncheon. Read more.