Western Herald

02/17/2025

Now hiring: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF! Western Herald is looking for a new EIC for the 2025-26 academic year. Learn more and apply now on Handshake.

02/17/2025

In today's episode of Western Herald Headlined, Jade, Brandon, and Aidan discuss what it's like being on the Multimedia Team and visiting the Concrete Canoe Club. Watch the lastest episode right now on our website or YouTube!!

02/15/2025

Western Michigan University announced in an email to the campus community Friday that two grant awards have been officially terminated due to recent action by the U.S. Department of Education.

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02/14/2025

it’s Western around here, y’all.

02/14/2025

The Student Body Presidential Debate was held Feb. 12. Various topics were brought before the candidates, from national politics to housing concerns.

The candidates for this year's Student Body President are Luke Kritzman and Tate Wierda.

02/13/2025

The Michigan House of Representatives passed House Resolution 19 (HR-19) Tuesday, Feb. 11, restricting potential funds for state universities and municipalities that refuse to comply with federal immigration enforcement measures.

Read more at https://www.westernherald.com/news/article_040644c6-ea4b-11ef-9139-87791227cfa1.html.

02/12/2025

Western Michigan University has cancelled all classes and non-essential services starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 12 due to severe weather.

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02/12/2025

Watch Western Herald's livestream for the WSA Presidential Debate TODAY from 6:30-7:30pm. Find the link in our story.

02/11/2025

Wierda, Kostrzewa, and Foster are running in the WSA election. You can hear from the Wierda and Kritzman slates in video interviews out on our website and YouTube right now!!

02/10/2025

Kritzman, Anderson, and Jaarsma are running in the WSA election. You can hear from the Kritzman and Wierda slates in video interviews out on our website and YouTube right now!!

02/10/2025

A new episode of Western Herald Headlined is out now! In today's episode, Grace, Maddie and Aidan discuss the universities policies on public statements as well as the university's response to growing concerns about ICE coming to campus. You can watch now on our website or YouTube!!

02/10/2025

Western Michigan University climbed multiple spots in the 2025 U.S. News Program Rankings. These rankings focus specifically on online programs offered at universities around the country.

Read more at westernherald.com.

02/08/2025

As Title IX guidelines regarding sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination, implemented by President Donald Trump in his first presidency, are reinstated, Western Michigan University’s Title IX coordinators are making changes to comply with 2020 rules that outline “the definition of sexual harassment, the procedural protections owed to complainants and respondents, the provision of supportive measures to complainants, and school-level reporting processes.”

To read more, visit westernherald.com.

02/07/2025

Members of the general public commented on Western Michigan University’s response to new executive orders during the Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting Feb. 6.

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02/07/2025

Western Michigan University’s Board of Trustees (BoT) met Feb. 6 to approve the campus master plan and annual officer elections.

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02/06/2025

Western Michigan University has introduced “Guidelines for Stewarding our Institutional Voice” to ensure its public statements align with its core mission. The university will only comment on issues that directly impact its mission, operations, or campus community after a review process. This decision follows a broader trend, with institutions like the University of Michigan and MSU adopting similar policies.

You can read more at westernherald.com.

02/06/2025

In an effort to bring forth Western Michigan University’s leaders of tomorrow, Western Herald introduced its first collection of 24 hard working students in April 2024 to illuminate individuals who deserve the spotlight for their passions. Titled “24 of 2024,” this list was published in the last print edition of the 2023-24 academic year.

“24 of 2024” was by no means all encompassing, however. There are still so many Broncos who deserve the chance to be recognized for their accomplishments and drive. Therefore, Western Herald is introducing “25 of 2025: an opportunity for students to recognize students.”

The difference from last year’s edition? We’re asking for nominations from students to look beyond the scope of just our headlines.

Read more at https://www.westernherald.com/opinion/article_00a01f76-e4c1-11ef-8560-374ef6561fa3.html.

In an effort to bring forth Western Michigan University’s leaders of tomorrow, Western Herald introduced its first collection of 24 hard working students in April 2024 to illuminate individuals who

02/05/2025

CALLING ALL BRONCOS! Western Herald's 25 of 2025 is coming up soon, and we're looking for nominations. Do you know a Bronco who's gone above and beyond at WMU? Nominate them to be recognized by Western Herald in our second-annual print edition appreciating students who deserve to be given the spotlight for their inspired dedication to their field. Learn more and nominate someone at tinyurl.com/WH25of25.