Western Michigan University is a public research university in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It was established in 1903 by Dwight B. Waldo. Its enrollment, as of the Fall 2019 semester, was 21,470. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The university's athletic teams compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and are known as the Western Michigan Broncos. They compete in the Mid-American Conference for most sports.
| Former names | Western State Normal School (1903–1926), Western State Teachers College (1927–1940), Western Michigan College of Education, Western Michigan College (1955–1957) |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | May 27, 1903 |
| Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| Endowment | $396.9 million (2020) |
| President | Edward B. Montgomery |
| Academic staff | 864(Full Time) |
| Students | 21,470 |
| Undergraduates | 17,051 |
| Postgraduates | 4,419 |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Brown and Gold |
| Mascot | Buster Bronco |
| Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – MAC, NCHC |
About Western Michigan University
Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the university was established by Dwight B. Waldo. It is a public university that enrolls over 20,000 students annually.
Achievement of Western Michigan University
The school went through several name changes such as Western State Teachers College and Michigan College of Education, before landing on its current title in 1957.
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Latest information about Western Michigan University updated on July 28 2021.
