Community Stories
July 21, 2022
Bronco Women’s Golf Coach Makes History
When the trophy is hoisted next year and in the many years ahead, those who come after her will read Kim Moore’s name. Kim is not just the outstanding head coach of the women’s golf team here at WMU; she’s a history maker. In July 2022, she won the inaugural...
July 20, 2022
Coaching on the Field of Life
Dwayne Stephens, who served 19 seasons as an assistant at Michigan State University under legendary head coach Tom Izzo, joined the Bronco family as head coach of the WMU Men’s Basketball team in April 2022. While their next season hasn’t started yet, Stephens is already coaching his team, at least...
July 14, 2022
What's New at Dunbar?
When's the last time you set foot in Dunbar Hall? Most students in WMU’s School of Arts and Sciences have spent hours there. If you were one of them, you might not recognize this workhorse of a building right now. Built in 1971, Dunbar Hall is undergoing a $40 million...
July 13, 2022
Embracing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
“So that all may learn” is WMU’s purpose, and that includes anyone who identifies as LBGTQ+. To reinforce the University’s core values of diversity, equity and inclusion, WMU’s Safe on Campus program is among a number of initiatives focused on making sure all Broncos have the space they need to...
July 13, 2022
Throwback: The WMU Seal
Why do colleges have seals anyway? Not the loveable marine mammal, but the emblem, stamp, or symbol. According to Stanford Libraries, a seal is a device for authenticating a document and providing evidence of its legitimacy. The first university seals date back to 12th-century Europe and the rise of modern...
May 16, 2022
Merze Tate College Honors Pioneer
Dr. Merze Tate knew that knowledge was the key that would open the door to countless possibilities—and she refused to let anything stand in the way of achieving her dreams. Growing up on a farm in rural Michigan, Dr. Tate walked three miles to school each way every day. She...