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Western Express September 30, 2016

Western Express September 30, 2016


Western Michigan University news and alumni in the news for September 23- 29, 2016. This week’s campus photo features  the Bronco Marching Band at Waldo Stadium and this year’s Homecoming logo and theme “Forever Brown and Gold.” The week of October 3 marks WMU’s 93rd Homecoming Week and there is a full slate of events to celebrate including a 5k, a Guinness World Record Attempt, Tailgates, the Distinguished Alumni Award Reception and more. Visit MyWMU.com/Homecoming for more information on events.

Visit the Homecoming Download Zone to get backgrounds for all your devices to help boost your Bronco spirit! 


WMU News

WMU ends year with $23.5 million in grants, starts year with $1.2 million. Read more.

WMU sees boost in honors, minority student numbers, small overall dip. Read more.


Bronco Athletics News

Breakfast with the Broncos Set for Oct. 15 (Men’s Basketball). Read more.

Trophies and Facts Behind the WMU vs. CMU Rivalry. Read more.

Gymnastics Announces 2017 schedule. Read more.

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Alumni in the News

Sarah Scanlon (B.A. ’05, Theatre). Shakespeare’s Tempest in a Year of Rage and Mercy. Read more.

Lolita Cummings-Carson (B.S. ’86, Communication Arts & Sciences). Novel “A Cow Needs A Tail For More Than One Summer” Wins New Apple Indie Book Award. Read more.