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Western Michigan University is a research-based university which was established in the year 1903. Initially, this public university was known as the Western State Normal School, which provided two-year-long training programs to the students. It was renamed multiple times in the past before it got its current name. In the year 1904, the university welcomed its first batch of classes with 117 students enrolled in it. Furthermore, the university awarded its first master's degree in the year 1953 and first doctoral degree in the year 1968. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching listed WMU as a research-based university in the year 2000.

The campus of the university dwells in Kalamazoo, Michigan and encompasses about 1,300 acres. It consists of some of the finest conveniences in the Midwest. The university has several campuses, namely the East Campus, the Parkview Campus, the Main Campus and the College of Aviation. The Main Campus can accommodate around 6000 students in it and the majority of the freshers use the on-campus residence provided by the university. There are two natural preserves which are accessible by the students for educational and research purposes. Additionally, the campuses also provide many student-friendly amenities such as cafes, dining halls, and parking facilities. Western Michigan University has many regional educational centers located in various spots in Michigan.

Western Michigan University is home to culturally diverse student demographics that come from all around the globe. In the year 2018, the total student enrolment was 22,562 students; in this figure, 82% of students were the residents of Michigan, 79% of the students were pursuing their under-graduation in the same year and 21% were pursuing post-graduation. It offers 152 bachelor's programs, 78 master's programs and 34 doctoral degrees in various lucrative fields. Additionally, it has awarded a total of 293,404 degrees since 1918.

Western Michigan University has a long list of notable alumni who are now pursuing successful careers, including television host Terry Crews, author Richelle Mead, award-winning actress Marin Mazzie, actor Tim Allen, singer Luther Vandross, politician Rashida Tlaib, actor Bruce Campbell and the CEO of Stryker Corporation, Homer Stryker. WMU has more than 250,000 alumni globally, in which 73% of alumni reside in the United States.