2. Western Michigan University By: Jamie Spiller

3. WMU History Western Michigan University was founded in in 1903 as, Western State Normal School. Western State Normal School was first established to prepare elementary school teachers Western State Normal School was given the name Western Michigan University in 1957.

4. WMU History 117 students were enrolled in WMU at the time of its establishment The first president of WMU was Dwight B. Waldo. Currently, WMU is the fourth largest university and enrolls approximately 26,575 students.

5. What year was WMU founded? a)1957 1957 b)1903 1903 c)1916 1916

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7. You are correct!! WMU was founded in 1903.

8. My name is Jamie Spiller and this is my fourth year at WMU. My name is Jamie Spiller and this is my fourth year at WMU. I am majoring in elementary special education, with a minor in English I am majoring in elementary special education, with a minor in English I am looking forward to graduating and starting my career in education. I am looking forward to graduating and starting my career in education.