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CMU Volleyball Falls to Oakland University

The Central Michigan University volleyball team was defeated by the Oakland Univeristy Golden Grizzlies in their home opener held in McGuirk Arena, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. The Chippewas got their first mid-match victory after rallying in the third set, but were defeated in four. 

CMU lost 27-29 in the first set, and followed it with another 20-25 loss in the second. They won the third set 25-20 and then lost the fourth and ultimately the match with a score of 17-25.

Outside hitter Taylor Cripe led the Chippewas with 16 kills throughout the match. Freshman middle blocker Brenna Stortz followed Cripe with 10 kills.

The Chippewas will host three more matches this weekend as part of The Heart of the Mitt Invitational, facing off against Illinois State University twice before going up against Michigan State University.

Fall 2026 MainStage

The Office of Student Activities and Involvement hosts MainStage 2026 at the Student Activity Center, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. Students are able to attend to learn more about student organizations, local businesses, sororities and fraternities, as well as club sports on campus. 

Soccer blows out Purdue Fort Wayne in home opener

The Central Michigan University women's soccer team defeated Purdue Fort Wayne 6-1 in the home opener at the soccer/lacrosse complex on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. The Chippewas' goals were scored by freshman defender Claire Bergsma, junior forward Ella Dykstra, senior forward Jordan Bailey, sophomore midfielder Kylee Weed, sophomore midfielder Naomi Phillips, and junior forward Ella Betzold. The team's next game will be against Cincinnati on Thursday, Sept. 3. 

Leadership Safari 2026

Central Michigan University hosted its 30th annual Leadership Safari from Aug. 24 through Aug. 26. Hosted by the Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, Leadership Safari gives new students the chance to learn more about CMU and leadership through different activities held over the three days. On the last day, Leadership Safari participants learn cheers from the marching band and CMU sports teams. 

Football Spring Scrimmage

Central Michigan University fans gathered and watched the CMU football team's spring scrimmage at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. The scrimmage gave fans an early look at the team as they prepare for the upcoming season. Their season opener is against the University of New Mexico on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. 

Isabella County Super Kicker Rodeo

The Super Kicker Rodeo made a tour stop in Mount Pleasant on the opening night of the Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair Super Kicker Rodeo, held at the Isabella County Fairgrounds on Monday, August 3, 2026. The Rodeo spans two days. Festivities included bull riding, boot scrambles, team roping, mutton busting, barrel racing and bareback bronc competitions. Between events, spectators were entertained by musical and comedic performances by Rodeo emcees.

2026 Spring Commencement

The 2026 Spring Central Michigan University graduation commencement ceremony was held in McGuirk Arena on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The 1:30 p.m. ceremony was for the College of Arts and Media and the College of Education and Human Services. Central Michigan University President Neil MacKinnon spoke during the ceremony, which also included Joseph Sowmick from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, CEO of the American Heart Association, Nancy Brown and student speaker Christian Dunn. 

Baseball vs. Oakland

The Central Michigan University baseball team defeated Oakland University 6-4 at Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Senior outfielder Zach Knowlton led the team with two runs, and junior infielder Bryson Webb recorded his fifth three-hit game of the season. The team will face Akron for a three-game series starting Friday, May 8, 2026. 

Baseball vs. Northern Illinois Game Three

The Central Michigan University baseball team fell 8-2 in game three against Northern Illinois at Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Redshirt sophomore infielder Drew Loikits and sophomore infielder Miguel Correa Jr. each contributed one run. Loikits also tied his season high with three hits in the game. CMU's next game will be against Oakland University on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. 

Baseball vs. Northern Illinois Game Two

The Central Michigan University baseball team fell 10-5 in game two of the baseball series against Northern Illinois University at Keilitz Field in Theunissen Stadium on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The team was led by senior catcher Spencer Verburg, who scored two runs, one of which was a home run, along with redshirt junior infielder Bryson Webb, senior outfielder Cole Prout, and redshirt sophomore infielder Drew Loiktis, all scoring one. The team will face Northern Illinois again on Sunday, May 3, 2026, for game three.

Baseball vs. Northern Illinois

The Central Michigan University baseball team fell 12-1 in the first game against the Northern Illinois Huskies during the baseball game at Keilitz Field in Theunissen Stadium on Friday, May 1, 2026. Redshirt freshman catcher Logan Keilen scored the only run of the game for the Chippewas off of senior catcher Spencer Verburg's RBI triple. The team will host NIU for game two on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 1 p.m.  

Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival

Thousands of people flocked to the village of Shepherd over the weekend to enjoy live music, tractor/car shows, educational tours and most importantly: maple syrup and pancakes during the 68th annual Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival, held in Shepherd, Michigan from Thursday, April 23, to Sunday, April 26, 2026. The festival is an effort to showcase community history through food, family and fun. Attendees also enjoyed shopping with various vendors, helicopter rides, horse pulls and a weekend-long carnival.


The famous syrup is produced by the Shepherd Sugar Bush Corp, which sells its goods during the festival. Festival-goers also enjoyed it during all-you-can-eat breakfasts and a pancake-eating competition. 

Softball vs. Miami Ohio Game Three

The Central Michigan University softball team fell 8-0 in game three against the Miami University Redhawks at Margo Jonker Stadium on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The team celebrated their seniors, outfielder Paige Sayler, pitcher Mackenzie Langan, infielder Angela Petrovitch, and pitcher/utility player Cierra Laska in a pregame ceremony where the players caught pitches from their dads. Along with a pregame ceremony, seniors also received framed jerseys postgame. The team will head to face Akron for the last regular three-game series of the season, starting on Friday, May 1, 2026. 

Lacrosse vs. Akron

The Central Michigan University lacrosse team fell 16-3 against the Akron Zips on senior day at the Soccer/Lacrosse Complex on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The team celebrated senior attacker Kelsey Barratt, midfielder Victoria Chesson and goalkeeper Leila Kahler. Sophomore attacker/midfielder Julia Werner scored two goals, and freshman attacker Mia Bradley scored one.  

Softball vs. Miami Ohio Game Two

Central Michigan University's softball team won the second game against Miami University 7-6 in Margo Jonker Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. A productive first inning by the Chippewas was rounded off by an RBI double and single, putting CMU up 3-0 early. In a similar fashion to game one, it was 5-1 at the start of the fourth, but in CMU's favor this time around. An RBI single in the fourth by CMU junior Grace Koenig helped raise the score, but a late-game rally by the Redhawks let the game finish in dramatic fashion. The Chippewas clinched a Mid-American Conference tournament spot with this win making it their 14th consecutive. They look to finish the series on Sunday,  April 26, 2026.

Softball vs. Miami Ohio Game One

Central Michigan University's softball team lost to Miami University 8-1 in game one of their series on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Miami started off the game productive, going up 5-0 at the top of the third. Central's solo run scored came in the bottom of the third when sophomore London Williams batted an RBI single up the middle, allowing junior Emma Lotus to score. Despite a slight change in momentum, it wasn't enough to overcome the Redhawks, as they scored three more runs before the end, finishing the game 8-1.

Mock Rock 2026

Central Michigan University's fraternities and sororities competed in Mock Rock at McGuirk Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026. This event is part of Greek Week 2026,  which is called "The Battle Of The Beats". Greek organizations were grouped into teams named after different music genres, including disco, rap, pop, EDM and more. Mock Rock is the final event on the Greek Week calendar in which teams must perform choreographed dances for points. The team with the most points by the end of the week wins.  

Baseball vs. Rochester Christian University

The Central Michigan University baseball team defeated Rochester Christian University in a midweek game 11-1 at Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Senior outfielder Cole Prout led the team with two RBIs. The team will head to Oxford, Ohio, for a three-game series starting on Friday, April 24, 2026. 

Spring Football Game

Central Michigan University's football team hosted its annual spring football game on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The offense and defense rotated through various players and positions as the teams scrimmaged each other in the evening hours. Four quarterbacks rotated through plays and formations, testing out their arms, legs, and agility. The team looks ahead to September to kick off the regular season in New Mexico on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.

Black Girls Rock Pageant

Central Michigan University Black Girls Rock hosted its second annual pageant in the Bovee University Center on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Junior Whitney Patterson was awarded Mrs. 2026 Pink and Black. Additionally, Patterson won $100 for winning the pageant.