Western Michigan University Office of Military and Veteran Affairs

Western Michigan University Office of Military and Veteran Affairs Serving Those Who Have Served.

🎓 MINGSTAP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!Thinking about how you’re going to fund the 2026–2027 school year? 👀Now is the time to ...
09/08/2026

🎓 MINGSTAP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

Thinking about how you’re going to fund the 2026–2027 school year? 👀

Now is the time to apply for MINGSTAP! Don’t put off an opportunity to help support your education.

📅 2026–2027 applications are open!

🇺🇸 Labor Day Office ClosureThe Office of Military and Veterans Affairs will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance...
09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Labor Day Office Closure

The Office of Military and Veterans Affairs will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

We hope you enjoy the long weekend and take some well-deserved time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the holiday! 💛🤎

We’ll see you back on campus Tuesday, September 8! 🎓

🇺🇸 MEET THE TEAM! 🪖Meet Brent Haddow, Vet Success on Campus (VSOC) Counselor with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affair...
09/04/2026

🇺🇸 MEET THE TEAM! 🪖
Meet Brent Haddow, Vet Success on Campus (VSOC) Counselor with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs!

While Brent is a VA employee, he is an important part of the support network available to our WMU veteran community. As a VSOC Counselor, he helps student veterans navigate Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E) and connect with resources to support their education, career goals, and transition beyond the classroom.

We’re grateful to have Brent on campus and working alongside WMU and OMVA to help our veterans succeed! 🐴💛🤎

📱🐴 Keep a Pulse on Your Classes!College life moves fast! So why not keep everything right at your fingertips?Brightspace...
09/02/2026

📱🐴 Keep a Pulse on Your Classes!
College life moves fast! So why not keep everything right at your fingertips?

Brightspace Pulse connects with WMU eLearning and helps you stay on top of your classes wherever you are.

📚 See your courses
📝 Keep track of assignments
🔔 Get course notifications
🌎 Keep up with your classes while you’re on the go

Whether you’re on campus, studying at home, or traveling abroad, Pulse can help keep your academic life moving!

Download Brightspace Pulse and keep a pulse on what’s new in your classes. 💛🤎

🇺🇸 MEET THE TEAM: KENNETH FRANKS! 🐴WMU’s Military Advocate and one of the people working behind the scenes to make sure ...
09/01/2026

🇺🇸 MEET THE TEAM: KENNETH FRANKS! 🐴
WMU’s Military Advocate and one of the people working behind the scenes to make sure our military-connected students have the support they need to succeed.

With years of service in the Army National Guard, Kenneth brings a wealth of military and leadership experience to his role on campus.

His favorite part of the job? The students! 💛🤎

From helping students navigate benefits and campus resources to creating programs and opportunities for the military community, Kenneth is passionate about helping veterans make the transition from military life to college life.

We’re grateful to have him on the OMVA team!

💛 You don’t have to struggle through college alone.Did you know Disability Services for Students (DSS) is available righ...
08/28/2026

💛 You don’t have to struggle through college alone.

Did you know Disability Services for Students (DSS) is available right here at WMU?

If you have a disability—including a service-related disability—DSS may be able to help connect you with accommodations and resources to support your success in the classroom.

Not sure where to start? Head to GoWMU and look for DSS-Accommodate to explore your options.

Asking for support isn’t a weakness. It’s knowing what resources are available and using them to help you thrive. 🐴💛

You served. You belong here. And you deserve the support you need to succeed.

Check us out at Bronco Bash we are in zone 8! Meet the team, get some swag and ask any questions. Welcome back to campus...
08/27/2026

Check us out at Bronco Bash we are in zone 8! Meet the team, get some swag and ask any questions.

Welcome back to campus and don’t be a stranger! We are here for you!

🇺🇸 MEET THE TEAM! 💛🤎Meet Tony LoBretto, a veteran with more than two decades of dedicated military service!Tony’s impres...
08/24/2026

🇺🇸 MEET THE TEAM! 💛🤎
Meet Tony LoBretto, a veteran with more than two decades of dedicated military service!
Tony’s impressive career spans both the U.S. Marine Corps and the Michigan Army National Guard, where he has served in a variety of roles and built a wealth of experience along the way.

Now, he brings that experience and passion for service to the WMU community, helping support the students who have also answered the call to serve.

We’re proud to have Tony on the team! 🇺🇸🐴

MEET THE TEAM! 💛🤎Meet Brandy, one of the familiar faces helping make WMU a better place for students!Brandy has been par...
08/21/2026

MEET THE TEAM! 💛🤎
Meet Brandy, one of the familiar faces helping make WMU a better place for students!

Brandy has been part of the WMU community as a student, parent, staff member, and alumna. She currently serves as an Administrative Assistant Senior and continues her education, pursuing a Master’s in Organizational Change Leadership, with plans to graduate in December 2027.

Her CliftonStrengths include Input, Connectedness, Relator, and Learner; which feels pretty fitting for someone whose work is all about supporting, connecting, and helping others grow.

Brandy says she didn’t want to simply support the work from the sidelines. She wanted to help improve it. We’re so glad she chose to be part of the team! 🐴✨

08/17/2026

MEET THE TEAM!
Kenneth Franks is WMU’s Military Advocate!
Kenneth is a U.S. Army veteran and WMU grad student, giving him firsthand experience with the unique challenges and opportunities that come with being a student veteran.

From navigating campus life to balancing academics with the veteran experience, Kenneth understands what it’s like because he’s living it, too.

We’re lucky to have someone on our team who can meet students where they are and help them find the resources and support they need to succeed.

Stop by and say hello at Ellsworth Hall near the dorms on campus! 💛🤎

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1260 Ellsworth Hall
Kalamazoo, MI
49008

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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