‘Average’ Student to University President: WMU’s New Leader Wants to Be Advocate in Chief

‘Average’ student to university president: WMU’s new leader wants to be advocate in chief

KALAMAZOO, MI -- On his first day as Western Michigan University’s new president, Russ Kavalhuna went out for an afternoon jog.

‘Pinch me moment’: New WMU president returns to campus

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — The new Western Michigan University president, Russ Kavalhuna, began his tenure as the university's 10th president Tuesday. Kavalhuna told News 8 that Tuesday also served as his third first day of school at the University, having previously graduated and worked there.  "Just the opportunity to work with this university and to have an opportunity to be a part of its future, it's a 'pinch me' moment," he told News 8. Kava…

Western Michigan University's new president, Russ Kavalhuna: 'It feels like it’s almost a dream'

FOX 17 reporter Julie Dunmire sat down with Western Michigan University's newest president, Russ Kavalhuna. Kavalhuna himself is a Western graduate. His first day on campus was July 1, and Julie was there for the special day. Western Michigan University's new president, Russ Kavalhuna: 'It feels like its almost a dream'This in a way is a homecoming for you. Whats it like to be back in West Michigan, and back at Western?Its almost hard to describ…