WMU Alumni Association

06/04/2026

Same campus. Different lens. ✨📸

06/03/2026

By the time she was 17, Sharmaine Moulton (B.S.’05, Aviation Administration & Flight Science) had already earned her Private Pilot License. From there, her next stop: WMU Aviation. ✈️

Today, Sharmaine has served 19 years in the aviation industry at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), fueled by her time at Western as her launching pad.

Read how she got her wheels off the ground at wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/04/moulton. 💛

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06/02/2026

faculty members from the WMU College of Health and Human Services, along with a Master of Social Work alumna, have been recognized with an international award for their scholarly contributions to student learning and professional development! ⭐

Congratulations to Dr. Dee Ann Sherwood, Dr. Karen M. VanDeusen, Dr. Shannon L. McMorrow and Ava Leahy, M.S.W.'25, who were selected by Common Ground Research Networks as recipients of the Learner International Award for Excellence.

The team was recognized for their article, “Student Critical Reflection on Service Learning in Post-Disaster Puerto Rico: Constructing Competency Development, Cultural Humility and Professional Identity,” published in the International Journal of Learner Diversity and Identities.

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06/01/2026

You have our hearts, Bronco Nation. 💛

We're bleeding brown and gold as we reminisce on wrapping our first-ever Broncos Ride tour. A huge THANK YOU to our alumni who showed up across the states!

Until next time, check out our current calendar of events at https://bit.ly/3Stvy1O. 🐴🤎

05/31/2026

Whether you crossed the stage thirty years ago or you're an up-and-coming alum, let's take a step back and remember what it means to be a Bronco.

Take the quiz for Your WMU Journey, Wrapped: https://bit.ly/4mcPp3o 💛

Finished the exams, flipped the tassle, walked the stage. From your first step in the freshman dorms to the last day of classes, every Bronco experience is unique. Take this quiz and we'll tell you what made your Western journey once in a lifetime!

05/28/2026

Broncos take the TEDxKalamazoo stage! 💫

was proudly represented at TEDx Kalamazoo, where three WMU alumni took the stage to share powerful ideas and perspectives that inspire change and spark conversation!

Speakers included WMU President Russ Kavalhuna, Jana Curtis and Laird Walker, all of whom brought unique insights and experiences to this local event.

We are honored to see Bronco voices featured at TEDxKalamazoo and are so grateful for the ways our alumni continue to lead, serve and inspire.

📸 by Western Michigan University + TEDx Kalamazoo

05/27/2026

President Russ Kavalhuna is taking his investment in student success to the next level, entrusting a student with managing his personal financial portfolio with the launch of the new Zhang Financial Presidential Internship.

Mo Tall, a personal financial planning major, is the inaugural presidential intern. As a paid intern at Zhang Financial under the guidance of professionals, he is researching, designing and implementing an investment portfolio for the president and having routine meetings with him to discuss the portfolio’s performance.

“Experience-Driven Learning is particularly powerful when something real is at stake. In this case, it’s my own investment portfolio,” says WMU President Russ Kavalhuna. “This internship gives a student the opportunity to make decisions that carry real consequences, with the guidance of professionals, and that level of learning and responsibility are what prepare our Broncos for the industry.”

Learn more about the Zhang Financial Presidential Internship at https://bit.ly/4tR9tLc

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

Hey Siri, please play 🌱 spring vibes 🎵 at https://bit.ly/4dpFPX7

05/25/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Bronco Nation for showing up across the nation for Bronco Spirit of Service Weekend! 💛🌎

Whether you were cleaning up community spaces, planting trees, packing meals or volunteering with local organizations, Broncos came together this past weekend to make their communities stronger and brighter. 🌱☀️