Western Michigan University
Public university in Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Western Michigan University (Western Michigan, Western or WMU) is a public research university in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. It was initially established as Western State Normal School in 1903 by Governor Aaron T. Bliss for the training of teachers.[4] It was renamed Western Michigan University in 1957.
Former names | Western State Normal School (1903–1926), Western State Teachers College (1927–1940), Western Michigan College of Education, Western Michigan College (1955–1957) |
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Motto | So that all may learn. |
Type | Public research university |
Established | May 27, 1903; 121 years ago (1903-05-27) |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
Endowment | $640.2 million (2023)[1] |
Budget | $410.6 million (2023/24) [2] |
President | Edward B. Montgomery, PhD |
Academic staff | 751 (Full Time)[3] |
Students | 15,985[4] |
Undergraduates | 12,414[4] |
Postgraduates | 3,571[4] |
Location | , , United States 42°17′00″N 85°36′50″W |
Campus | Urban |
Colors | Brown and Gold[5] |
Nickname | Broncos |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – MAC, NCHC |
Mascot | Buster Bronco |
Website | www |
Western is one of the eight research universities in the state of Michigan and is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".[6] The university has seven degree-granting colleges, offering 147 undergraduate degree programs, 73 master's degree programs, 30 doctoral programs, and one specialist degree program. It is governed by an eight-member board of regents whose members are appointed by the governor of Michigan and confirmed by the Michigan Senate for eight-year terms.
The university's athletic teams compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and are known as the Western Michigan Broncos. They compete in the Mid-American Conference for most sports.