Western Michigan University is a public research university in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. It was initially established as Western State Normal School in 1903 by Governor Aaron T. Bliss for the training of teachers. It was renamed Western Michigan University in 1957.
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Location
Kalamazoo, MI, 49008-5200
42.282194, -85.613759
Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
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