There have been a few book length histories written about Western Michigan University, as well as shorter pieces about different parts of the university. We will try to gather some of those on this page.
Theses from 2018
A Written History of the Western Michigan University Department of Dance, Amy Russell
Books from 2014
Ascending Higher: The Story of Aviation at Western, Tom Thinnes Sr., Steve Jones, Gil Sinclair, and Raymond Thompson
Books from 2004
Building on a Solid Foundation: A History of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Western Michigan University 1903-2003, Thomas Swartz
Submissions from 2003
1903-2003 Centennial History: Arts & Sciences, Western Michigan University
Submissions from 1990
Speech Pathology and Audiology at Western: A Brief History, Charles Van Riper and Frank B. Robinson