WMU Celebrates Merze Tate Uncategorized by Sonya Bernard-Hollins - February 24, 2021February 24, 20210 Merze Tate graduated from Western Michigan University in 1927. Not only did she graduate with the highest academic record at that time, she later left more than $1 million to the school that helped in her success. Tate is featured in various articles and news casts for Black History Month. Check out what others are saying! WMU NEWS WMUK Merze Tate enjoyed history and culture as she poses at the Taj Mahal in India during her term as Fulbright Scholar in 1950. Photo courtesy of WMU Archives-Merze Tate Collection