<p>Western Michigan University is a learner-centered, research university, building intellectual inquiry and discovery into undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in a way that fosters knowledge and innovation, and transforms wisdom into action. As a public university, WMU provides leadership in teaching, research, learning, and service, and is committed to enhancing the future of our global citizenry.</p><p><br></p><p>Vision</p><ul><li>Nationally and internationally recognized, the University aspires to distinguish itself as learner centered, discovery driven, and globally engaged.</li></ul><p>Learner centered</p><ul><li>Western Michigan University is a university where every member of our community is responsive to and responsible for the education of our students. We challenge and engage all members of our community with a university experience that creates skilled, life-long learners.</li></ul><p>Discovery driven</p><ul><li>Western Michigan University offers experiences that enable discovery, and promote creativity and research. We are committed to pursuing inquiry, disseminating knowledge, and fostering critical thinking that encourages life-long learning. Our scholarship creates new knowledge, forms a basis for innovative solutions, leads to economic development, and makes substantial contributions to society.</li></ul><p>Globally engaged</p><ul><li>Western Michigan University impacts the globe positively. We are a community of learners committed to human dignity, sustainability, social responsibility, and justice. Our campus embraces a diverse population of students, faculty and staff who develop learners and leaders who are locally oriented and globally competent, culturally aware and ready to contribute to world knowledge and discovery.</li></ul><p>The synergy of these three pillars enables WMU to be a premier and distinctive university of choice. Western Michigan University offers all students a learning community designed for and dedicated to their success. We are committed to access and affordability, and sustaining an environment in which every student can meet the world head-on and triumph.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Western Michigan University</strong></p><p>Western Michigan University is a globally engaged, national research university that promotes success for learners at all levels and stands out among America’s more than 4,600 public and private degree-granting colleges and universities.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>INSIGHT into Diversity consistently honors WMU for its outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.</li><li>Military Times ranks WMU among the best institutions for veterans, and WMU is the only Michigan school to appear on all nine years of its annual Best for Vets list.</li><li>U.S. Department of State data shows that WMU was No. 6 among producers of American Fulbright Scholars in 2016-17.</li><li>WMU operates the nation’s largest and most comprehensive collegiate support program for former foster-care youth and is an international model for teaching, research, learning and public service related to foster care and higher education.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>A CULTURAL DESTINATION</p><ul><li>College of Fine arts students, faculty and guest artists annually stage 1,400 plays, concerts and exhibitions while students and the University stage dozens of cultural events each year.</li><li>The International Festival brings 5,000 students and community members together each year to experience the music, dance, food and fashions of a sampling of the 100 home countries of WMU's international students.</li><li>Miller Auditorium, Michigan’s third largest theatre, presents everything from concerts, comedy acts and multimedia events to touring Broadway shows and internationally acclaimed music and dance productions.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p class="ql-align-center">Show&nbsp;Less</p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p><br></p>