WMU Gains $100M Anonymous Donation For New Medical School

Thanks to anonymous donor(s), Western Michigan University is $100 million closer to completing its new medical school. According to the Detroit Free Press, this donation is the seventh-largest ever given to a public university in the United States. The medical school is currently scheduled to open in the fall of 2013 or 2014. The Free Press quotes John Dunn, WMU's President, who expressed “extreme gratitude” and says that this is a “historic gift and a historic moment.” “With their gift, these generous donors are endorsing the vision we've developed with our partners,” Dunn said. “It's a vision that will transform this community by leveraging its legacy and unique resources.”