The Michigan Tax Incentive for filmmaking has given some students extra opportunities within the state. For Birmingham freshman Josh Finn, it has helped a lot.

The most recent Annual University Campaign is one that will not be forgotten despite the struggling economy.

Its final dollar amount totaled $832,788, an all-time record for the campaign and exceeds Central Michigan University’s dollar and donor goals. It also was $62,788 above a goal of $770,000.

William Pretzer has gone from Central Michigan University associate professor of history to curator at the new Smithsonian museum in Washington, D.C.

As of Tuesday, the Annual University Campaign has raised $533,000, but gifts are still being processed until Dec. 18. The goal this year is $770,000.

Central Michigan University will offer Arabic classes as long as interest lasts.

Six Central Michigan University alumni will make their way Saturday into the Journalism Hall of Fame.
The inductees are Jeffrey R. Caponigro, Matt Dobek, Terry Foster, Monetta Richey Harr, Rick McKay and Betsy Pollard Rau.

Hudson sophomore Danielle Clark was upset to hear Sweeney is welcoming male students for the first time next year.
Clark had a way to voice her concern with Interim University President Kathy Wilbur Wednesday night at a student forum held by Wilbur in Sweeney Hall.

Grosse Pointe sophomore Charlotte Tito knew what she wanted to major in but still couldn’t decide on a minor — until Wednesday.
“It was good to see all the different majors,” Tito said. “I knew I wanted to be a special education major, but tonight I decided on a child development minor. I’m going to sign it in the next few days.”