We Need Friends Like YOU!
Moving University projects through the legislative process is competitive and political. Friends of WMU is committed to working with our legislators to keep tuition costs affordable for our students, recruit world-class faculty, provide state-of-the-art learning environments, and actively engage with corporate and community partners to move Michigan forward.
We’ve been successful securing state funding for renovations like Sangren Hall, a new instructional building for the world-class College of Aviation, and most recently, renovations for Dunbar Hall.
Unfortunately, political support for higher education isn’t what it should be. State support for higher education is dwindling and students and families pay the price.
We need more champions to help move our agenda forward and resources to support those who stand with us.
Friends of WMU helps support the election of education-oriented candidates to public office, including our Bronco alumni. Term limits in Michigan results in a significant turnover of elected officials every two years. The work is never done to build support for WMU in Lansing. No one wants money in politics, but we must raise our voice within the current system. Help us elect and support candidates that will make WMU a priority.
We are bipartisan and always have been. All contributions we make to candidates running for office are based on the candidate's dedication to supporting higher education and WMU, not the political party to which they belong.
Why become a Friend of WMU?
A few good reasons:
The battle for state funding for higher education is fiercely competitive and requires constant effort to raise awareness of the value that WMU and its graduates brings to the state and region.
The more resources we have through Friends of WMU the louder our voice to elevate our communications with policy makers in Lansing .
Your contributions help elect people who believe a college degree is essential for securing good employment in the 21st century U.S. economy.
Help us elevate our impact!
Other ways to contribute
Painless Automatic Donations
Provide affordable, continuing support for FoWMU by setting up automatic monthly donations from your banking account. You can cancel at any time, but a small donation every month can make an impact.
Please use the Contact Us form to request the FoWMU routing and account number.
Personal check
Send check payable to Friends of WMU to:
Friends of WMU
P.O. Box 19154
Kalamazoo, MI 49019
Only individuals can contribute to a political action committee—corporate and labor union checks may not be used to make a PAC donation, per the Michigan Campaign Finance Act. Contributions to Friends of WMU are not deductible as charitable contributions.