Black Girls Rock hosts the Community Excellence Awards to honor the work black students have done at Central Michigan University in the Sarah and Daniel Opperman Auditorium on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. With a large crowd the night was filled with music and speeches.
The Central Michigan University Wrestling team fell 19-18 at the wrestling dual against George Mason University at McGuirk Arena on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. The dual ended 18-18, leaving the refs to review tie-breaker criteria, which resulted in George Mason being awarded one point. The Chippewas' next match will be against Michigan State University on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.
The Central Michigan University women's basketball team takes home a win against rival Western Michigan University with a score of 70 to 67 in McGuirk Arena on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. After losing for a majority of the game, Central took the lead in the last half to secure the win on their home turf.
The Central Michigan University D1 men's hockey team lost to the University of Cincinnati at Martin Ice Arena on Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. The men fell on Friday, 13-0, and on Saturday, 11-1, with sophomore defenseman Carter Schluckbier scoring the only goal for the Chippewas.
The Central Michigan University men's basketball team defeated Northern Illinois University 88-46 at McGuirk Arena on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. Sophomore forward Keenan Garner scored his third double-double of the season scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and two assists and sophomore guard Jaxson Whitaker led the team scoring a total of 19 points against the Huskies with one rebound, and one assist. The men will head to Ypsilanti to face Eastern Michigan University on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.
The Student Government Association celebrates 105 years of service with a Masquerade in Maroon and Gold on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. Members dressed formally for an evening of dinner and speeches honoring the organization’s legacy at Central Michigan University. The event was held in the Biosciences Building.
The Central Michigan University Gymnastics team defeated Kent State University by a narrow 0.075 points in McGuirk Arena, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. Several CMU gymnasts scored new career highs. The team now holds an 8-1 overall record and are undefeated against Mid-American Conference (MAC) opponents.
The Ausable River Canoe Marathon is a 120-mile-long canoe race starting in Grayling, MI, and ending in Oscoda, MI. Known by its nicknames of being "The World's Toughest Spectator Race" and "The Marathon," this year's winners were Michigan natives Travis Mecklenberg and Weston Willoughby. Mecklenberg is from Grayling, and Willoughby is a firefighter from Traverse City.
Dr. Marc Lamont Hill delivers a passionate speech to a crowd of Central Michigan University community members while serving as the keynote for Black History Month 2026 in the Bovee University Center Rotunda, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.
He spoke on the history and impacts of the Black liberation movement, and how it still continues on today. Halfway through the message, Hill paused and asked the audience to join him in honoring Black History Month by singing a song often referred to as "The Black National Anthem," formally known as "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Hill rounded out his time at the poduim by answering questions from the crowd and calling those in attendance to action.
The Central Michigan University Women’s Basketball team wins against the University of Akron for the second time this season, 86-79, in McGuirk Arena, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. The Chippewas will be back at home to host rivals Western Michigan University in McGuirk Arena, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 at 1p.m.
The Central Michigan University D1 men's hockey team defeated Ferris State University D3 men's team 5-2 at Martin Ice Arena on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. Sophomore defenseman Cam Wille scored the first goal for the Chippewas with one minute left in the first period. Senior forward captain Frankie Williamson scored two goals, freshman forward Andre VanElls and sophomore defenseman Carter Schluckbier each contributed one to the win. The men will host The University of Cincinnati for a two-game series at Martin Ice Arena on Friday, Feb. 13, and Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.
Zipping up a coat, baking a batch of brownies for the first time, opening a carton of milk without help — these are tasks that might seem mundane, but make up the many small daily victories for students with cognitive disabilities, like 22-year-old Breann Kibert, who are learning to make the transition from high school into adulthood.
For Kibert, that journey is taking place at the adult transition program she attends at the C.O.O.R. (Crawford, Oscoda, Ogemaw, Roscommon) Educational Center in Roscommon, Michigan, where she’s found a second family. The program supports 18 to 26 year olds in developing social skills and job training before stepping into adult life.
“I love my classmates and my teacher and staff,” Kibert said.
The program is based around helping students learn how to find their place in their community, with the end goal being that they will leave with the skills they need to live independently and work a job.
“I’m really big on the communication and social skills with them because they can’t be part of their community and be involved if they aren’t able to speak for themselves,” head teacher Angie Stern said.
Over their three years of knowing each other, Stern and Kibert have developed a particularly close bond.
“She’s my girl,” Stern said. “I try not to say that when I’m at school, but she’s my girl… I just love her with all my heart. You can’t help but love Bre.”
Stern has watched Kibert — and many of her classmates — grow more confident and capable during their time in the adult transition program.
“There’s days I’ll just sit and look at them, and I’ll just smile because I’m just so proud of just everything that they do,” Stern said.
Central Michigan University's Organization for Black Unity hosts its 26th annual fashion show, "Careers: From Caps and Gowns to Suits and Ties," in Plachta Auditorium, on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. Scenes included careers such as popstar, first responder, mechanic, miltary and CEOs. The night included special performances and a room full with fans.
The Central Michigan University women's basketball team fell 88-81 against Marshall University at McGuirk Arena on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. Sophomore guard Madi Morson led the team scoring 27 points going 8-8 on free throws, additionally having five rebounds and two assists for the day. The women's team will host the University of Akron for Black History Month Night at McGuirk Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.
The Central Michigan University track and field team hosted the Chippewa Invitational track meet, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. 15 teams competed in the meet and there were a total of 30 events. Central Michigan University athletes won seven of the events and had 18 top three finishes. The team will travel to Allendale, Mich. on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, for the Grand Valley State University Big Meet.
Jodi Wischmeyer uses her talents to give back to her community as co-owner and florist at 3 Wishes Floral and Design Studio, located on Mission Street in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Wischmeyer has been a florist for over 30 years, and while ironically not the biggest fan of the flowers themselves, finds joy in getting to use her creativity as an avenue to interact and build relationships with her customers.
The Central Michigan University wrestling team lost to the University at Buffalo 19-14 at McGuirk Arena on Sunday, Feb.1, 2026. Redshirt sophomore Luke Cochran, redshirt senior Chandler Amaker, redshirt junior Andrew Austin and redshirt junior Wyatt Ferguson all won their matches against Buffalo. The team will head to Edwardsville, IL, to face Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.
When it comes to Central Michigan University's annual "Toilet Paper Toss" basketball game, there's much more going on behind the scenes than one might think. CMU Athletic staff and students arrived at McGuirk Arena nearly five hours before tipoff to start preparing the venue for what is easily the most-anticipated game of the men's basketball season.
The toilet paper is donated by Mount Pleasant's local Meijer. From there, one roll is placed on every seat in McGuirk for each of the 3,532 fans in attendance to toss after a CMU player makes a basket during the pregame program.
Before the paper leaves the hands of those throwing it, it serves as a photo prop, a fidget toy or even a costume (of sorts) for fans while they wait for the main event.
After the smoke (or in this case, toilet paper) clears, several teams of athletic and custodial staff immediately jump into action, pushing thousands of rolls into the four corners of the arena as quickly as they can so the game can start.
As fans shift their focus to the matchup against Bowling Green State University, staff continue to clear the floor. They hoist an enormous amount of toilet paper into large recycling bins, which are later wheeled off into a separate hallway. Only then can staff take a breather and enjoy the game.
The Central Michigan University men's basketball team defeated the Bowling Green Falcons for the 44th time, 62-59, at McGuirk Arena on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. The Chippewas were led by sophomore forward Keenan Garner, who recorded 18 points, 14 rebounds and two assists. The team will next head on the road to face the University of Massachusetts on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.
McGuirk Arena hosts its fourth consecutive Toilet Paper Toss game against the Bowling Green Falcons, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. The Chippewas defeated the Falcons 62-59. With attendance totaling 5,352, it was the fifth-largest crowd in CMU history. The Chippewas will now hit the road to take on Massachusetts University on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m.
