Severe weather rolled through Michigan tonight, with tornadoes touching down in some areas. Mount Pleasant experienced heavy rain, resulting in flooding in Island and Nelson Parks. Mount Pleasant is under a flood watch until 2 a.m. on April 17, according to the National Weather Service.
The Central Michigan University Chippewas lost to the Michigan Wolverines 8-1 in an out-of-conference game at Margo Jonker Stadium on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. A solo home run by the Wolverines and two additional runs put Michigan up 3-0 by the bottom of the second inning. A grand slam by Michigan sophomore Lauren Putz put Michigan up 8-0 In the sixth inning, only to be answered by Central Michigan University sophomore London Williams with a solo home run. The Chippewas' next game is against Buffalo on Friday for a 3-game series.
The Central Michigan University baseball team fell 9-6 against the Milwaukee Panthers at Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium on Monday, April 13, 2026. Senior infielder Brady Krzciok and redshirt senior catcher Spencer Verburg both hit one home run for the Chippewas. Krzciok led the team with two runs. The team's next game will be against Youngstown State on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Central Michigan University hosts its annual Threads Fashion Show at Finch Fieldhouse, Saturday, April 11, 2026. Student models walked the runway showing off intricate creations designed by Central Michigan student designers that was watched by students, faculty and family members.
Passion Palooza, an event where students affiliated with the Central Michigan University Public Service Residential Community can showcase their passion projects, was hosted by the PSRC in Kulhavi Hall on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Visiting students and staff were able to learn about various passion-driven clubs and organizations, engage with PSRC members and enjoy refreshments.
Central Michigan University softball earned a split against the University of Massachusetts with a 3-5 loss in the first game and a 7-2 victory in the second game at Margo Jonker Stadium, Saturday, April 11, 2026. Despite only 3 hits between both teams in the first three innings of the second game, CMU was able to get on track with two RBI doubles by sophomore Alexa Carter, to put the team up 2-0. Central Michigan is now 19-16 in the season and 10-6 in the Mid-American Conference.
The Central Michigan University lacrosse team lost 15-4 against the University of Southern California at the Soccer/Lacrosse Complex on Monday, April 6, 2026. Senior attacker Kelsey Barratt and junior attacker Anna Farrar led the Chippewas with two goals each. The team will next head to Ohio to face Youngstown State on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
The Central Michigan University baseball team defeated Western Michigan University 6-3 in the last game of the three-game series at Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium on Friday, April 3, 2026. The team's next game is against the University of Michigan on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
The Central Michigan University baseball team fell 9-8 against rival Western Michigan University at Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium on Friday, April 3, 2026. Central Michigan redshirt sophomore infielder Drew Loikits and senior outfielder Cole Prout each led the team with two hits. After the Western series, the team will next face the University of Michigan on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
The Central Michigan University baseball team defeated Western Michigan 8-7 in the first of the three-game series at Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium on Friday, April 3, 2026. The game was suspended on Thursday due to lightning and continued on Friday before the doubleheader.
Central Michigan University fell to Northern Illinois, 5-1, during the first game of a doubleheader between the two teams at Margo Jonker Stadium on Friday, April 3, 2026. Central Michigan senior right-handed pitcher Mackenze Langan went six innings, striking out six and allowing two runs. Northern Illinois junior first basemen/catcher Kayla Estrada led the Huskies with three RBI’s in the game.
A cacophony of cowbells, car horns and chanting swelled along Mission Street during the No Kings Protest held in Mount Pleasant, Michigan on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The rally was organized by Indivisible Central Michigan, a bipartisan organization which has held numerous protests in response to the actions of United States President Donald Trump's administration.
Protestors held homemade signs and distributed 'No Kings' buttons and bracelets to participants. Similar No Kings rallies were held in over 100 locations in the state of Michigan.
The Central Michigan University women's lacrosse team defeated Detroit Mercy 14-7 at the lacrosse game at the Lacrosse/Soccer Complex on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The theme for the game was Morgan's Message. It is an annual game that CMU plays in honor of Morgan Rodgers, and helps raise awareness of mental health struggles among students and student-athletes. The team moves to 2-9 and will head to Ypsilanti to face Eastern Michigan on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
The New Venture Challenge was held in the Grawn Hall Atrium on Friday, March 27, 2026. The challenge paves the way to success for entrepreneurs at Central Michigan University. Students prepare their business pitches and compete for funding to support their future endeavors.
Studying students and passersby were able to pet therapy dogs in the Park Library from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Therapy dogs will also be in the Bovee University Center Terrace Rooms C and D from 3 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026.
As a part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the Central Michigan University chapter of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity hosted ‘Where Religion Meets Culture’ in the Sarah and Daniel Opperman Auditorium on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The event featured a panel of students who practice Asian religions, offering reflections on how their beliefs have influenced their perspectives and shaped their identities.
The Central Michigan University baseball team fell 19-8 to Michigan State University at the baseball game at Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The team will face Eastern Michigan next for a three game series from Friday, March 27 to Sunday, March 29, 2026.
The Central Michigan University baseball team defeated Toledo 6-5 after 11 innings during the baseball game at Keilitz field in Theunissen stadium on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Junior outfielder Harrison Bowman, redshirt freshman catcher Logan Keilen, sophomore infielder Miguel Correa Jr., redshirt freshman outfielder Dominic Bouscher, senior infielder Brady Krzciok, and redshirt sophomore infielder Drew Loikits all scored one run. The team will host Michigan State University on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
The Central Michigan University softball team lost its third and final game in the series against Ball State 7-1 in Margo Jonker Stadium on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Central's only run of the game came in the first inning, where sophomore first baseman London Williams swung a double, and sophomore outfielder Jenna Kuzara scored on the play. Despite the result, this is CMU's first series win against Ball State since 2022. CMU looks to head to Athens, OH, to take on the Ohio Bobcats this Friday, March 27, 2026.
The Central Michigan University softball team won its second game against Ball State in the series 4-3 in Margo Jonker Stadium on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Ball State had a productive first inning, scoring one run, but by the second inning, the game changed with a Cierra Laska home run, giving CMU a one-run lead. The game was tied up in the fourth inning and stayed that way till the seventh inning. However, with the bases loaded, Central Michigan University junior outfielder Emma Lotus hit a walk-off single to win the game. CMU heads to Athens, OH, to play Ohio this Friday, March 27, 2026.
