Western Michigan Athletics Diversity

Join us to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX on Thursday at 12 p.m.! wmubroncos.com/news/2022/6/21…

Celebrate freedom. #Juneteenth commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States on this day in 1865. #WeMustUnite

Thank you to all that joined us this morning for our 'Walk & Talk' Coffee Chat - We enjoyed some great conversations with colleagues across campus!

Coaches, staff, & student/athletes! Wear jeans TODAY to class and work to support national sexual assault awareness👖

Join your Broncos this WEDNESDAY and wear your denim jeans all day to support sexual assault awareness👖#SAAM

Ok @WMU_WBB alumni, family and friends, we need your help! We have been challenged to reach as many of you as possible to give any amount you are able tomorrow on Giving Day at our great University. Just click on this link! wmualumni.org/give/shane.cli…

Check out events happening in relation and celebration of Title IX. As we continue throughout the month of April, join us in continuing to raise awareness about sexual violence, how to prevent it, & how to support those who are affected by it. #SAAM #WeMustUnite

Join Bronco athletics in spreading awareness of sexual assault during the month of April. Show your support for survivors of sexual harassment and abuse by wearing teal - the color of sexual violence prevention. #SAAM2022 #WeMustUnite

Here are some more teams that were finally recognized in the yearbooks. Some team photos did not include names.

It is still Women’s History Month! In 1975 Women’s Intercollegiate sports were finally recognized in the WMU yearbook (Brown & Gold). Here are the teams that were featured in the late 1970s and early 1980s. #womenshistorymonth #WeMustUnite

REMINDER: As we celebrate Title IX and Women's History Month our first "Real Talk" panel is tomorrow!! If you are available at 7:00pm, it would be awesome to join the conversation via Webex and hear what these incredible women have to say. WebEx link in bio! #WeMustUnite

Please join us in celebrating Title IX and Women’s History Month on Tuesday, March 15th for our first “Real Talk” panel via WebEX. These 5 women will be discussing their personal experiences and how Title IX has impacted them. (Webex Link in Bio!)

If a sport played more than four competitions it had to be recognized by the National Division of Girls and Women's Sports and the NCAA as varsity, who controlled women's intercollegiate sports at that time.

From the 1960's to 1974, women could only participate in club sports at Western Michigan. Sports available were Field Hockey, Basketball, Track/Field, Tennis, Volleyball, Bowling, Swimming/Diving, Golf, Gymnastics, and Synchronized Swimming. Other options included trips to the …

YWCA or joining a summer league. In 1975, women's intercollegiate athletics finally arrived at WMU for women. Many of the club sports matured into varsity sports…..

Join us this month in recognizing & celebrating the successes and contributions of women in American history and within the WMU community. #WeMustUnite #TitleIX

WMU Announces Title IX 50th Anniversary Celebration Throughout 2022! 🔗buff.ly/36fWJbN #LetsRide

Show up & support your teams this week! DEI groups from around campus will be represented at the basketball games and continuing of the Title IX anniversary celebration will happen at hockey! @WMU_WBB @WMUMBB @WMUHockey #WeMustUnite #LetsRide

The Lewis Walker Institute is showing the film ‘Antebellum’ on Friday, February 18th. This film will be accompanied with snacks & a discussion afterwards. We encourage you to attend if you are wanting to engage in a deeper conversation about diversity and culture.

We had a great timing hosting our pregame sports showcase this weekend at the @WMU_WBB game for National Girls and Women in Sports Day, while celebrating the 50th anniversary of Title IX. Thank you @WMU_WeMustUnite for helping coordinate! #NGWSD #LeadHerForward