2025 Lerch Bates
People's Choice Awards Finalists

The Student Center at Western Michigan University is a beacon of inclusion. Located on lands historically occupied by Ojibwe, Odawa and Bodewadmi nations, the building is designed to be a student-centered gathering place that champions belonging and community. The vibrant space is intended to serve as the hub of belonging, encouraging connection, community and collaboration for all students. The three-level building features gathering and lounge spaces, a dining facility, campus bookstore, on-campus brewpub, campus welcome center and retail locations. It also features a grand ballroom, conferencing spaces and a game room, while dotting collaboration zones throughout.