WMU President Declines Raise After First Year

WMU president declines raise after first year

The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees met Thursday in Kalamazoo and reviewed the performance of President Russ Kavalhuna as he wraps up his first year at the helm of the school.

WMU president declines pay raise, gets contract extended through 2038

KALAMAZOO, MI -- Western Michigan University extended the contract of President Russ Kavalhuna by eight years — but he won’t receive a pay increase for 2026-27.