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.
Editor's note: This story was updated on March 22 to correctly reflect the host of the event.
The sound of tribal drums and songs rang throughout McGuirk Arena during the 37th annual "Celebrating Life" Pow wow, hosted by the Central Michigan University Pow wow Committee and the Office of Indigenous Affairs, on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Dancers of all ages were able to compete in traditional, grass, fancy bustle, jingle and fancy shawl contests. During the intertribal dances, anyone was able to join the arena floor to dance, even if they were non-native. The event also included food, jewelry, art and clothing vendors for the public to enjoy.
Marking their first home win of the season, the Central Michigan University baseball team defeated the University of Toledo for their second game of the series, 13-7, at Theunissen Stadium, Saturday, March 21, 2026. This game leaves the Chippewas 8-11 overall and 2-6 in conference. The third game of the series will take place back at Theunissen Stadium, Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 1 p.m.
The Central Michigan University softball team opened up home play with a 6-5 victory in 10 innings against Ball State University on Friday, March 20, 2026. A strong third inning by CMU's offense put the Chippewas up 4-0. However, Ball State gained momentum at the top of the 7th, propelling their offense to four runs and bringing the game to extra innings. Central Michigan would win off a walk-off walk in the 10th inning. CMU looks to play at home again on Saturday, March 21st, 2026, against Ball State.
The Central Michigan University baseball team lost against the University of Toledo, 10-1, at Theunissen Stadium, Friday, March 20, 2026. This game leaves the Chippewas 7-11 overall and 1-6 in conference. The second game of the series will take place back at Theunissen Stadium, Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 1 p.m.
Central Michigan University hosted its annual football pro day at the Indoor Athletic Complex on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Fourteen players from the team took part in individual drills, broad jumps, the 40-yard dash and other various drills. Scouts from across the National Football League were in attendance as the athletes performed. CMU looks toward its spring game scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
The Central Michigan University lacrosse team fell 8-7 in a double overtime against Robert Morris University during the lacrosse game at the CMU Soccer/Lacrosse Complex on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The team's next game is against the UMass Lowell Riverhawks on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
The Central Michigan University gymnastics team defeated Ball State University 196.100-195.025 at the gymnastics meet in McGuirk Arena on Friday, March 13, 2026. This makes the team still undefeated at home with their season record of 13-2. The team will head to Bowling Green, Ohio on Saturday, March 21, 2026 for the Mid- American Conference Championships.
The Central Michigan University women's basketball ended their season falling 89-88 to Ohio University at the Mid-American Conference women's basketball quarterfinals at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Sophomore guard Madi Morson led the team, scoring 23 points, with five rebounds and one assist. There were also performances from both teams dance team, cheerleaders and bands.
The Central Michigan University women's basketball team ended its season falling 89-88 to Ohio University at the Mid-American Conference women's basketball quarterfinals at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Sophomore guard Madi Morson led the team, scoring 23 points, with five rebounds and one assist.
The Central Michigan University lacrosse team lost its sixth game in a row 23-3 against the University of Michigan at the U-M Lacrosse Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Friday, March 6, 2026. Junior attacker Anna Farrar scored all three goals for the Chippewas. The team will head to Indianapolis, Indiana, to face the Butler Bulldogs on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
The Muslim Student Association at Central Michigan University hosted Ramadan Halaqa in the Bioscience building on Thursday, March 4, 2026. The event was dedicated to learning about Ramadan, praying and breaking fast together. Students of all religions gathered to learn about Islam and to witness a group prayer led by Muslim CMU students.
Finishing off the season before the Mid-American Conference Championships, the Central Michigan University women’s basketball team defeated Bowling Green State University, 77-65, in McGuirk Arena on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Sophomore guard Madi Morson led the Chippewas with a total of 29 points during the game. The team will now head to Cleveland, Ohio, for the start of the 2026 MAC Championship on Wednesday, March 11.
For its last home game of the season, the Central Michigan University men’s basketball team faces a deficit against the University of Akron, 77-64, in McGuirk Arena, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Senior guard Logan McIntire led the team with a total of 15 points and right behind, senior guard Tamario Adley with 14. The Chippewas will be getting on the road to face Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, on Friday, March 6, at 7 p.m.
Central Michigan University hosts the Mid-American Conference Championship for track and field. Schools from all across the conference come to CMU to compete in their events. The championship ran over two days. The first day consisted of the preliminary rounds for each event and the second day was the finals. The meet was hosted in the Jack Skoog Indoor Track in the Indoor Athletic Complex on Friday, Feb. 27 and Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. This is the first time CMU has hosted the event since 2010.
The Student Government Association, in partnership with the Multicultural Academic Student Services, hosts the Social Justice Walk to educate Central Michigan University students on the microaggressions and racist comments that Black people face. With three different skits, students are able to see a play-by-play scenario of a microaggression. After watching the actors play out a racist scenario, the audience was then split into four breakout groups to talk about their experiences with discrimination and talk about how to avoid being discriminatory to others.
