The Central Michigan Chippewas fell to No.13 the University of Michigan 34-6 at McGuirk Arena, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. Central Michigan took home victories from Andrew Austin and Luke Cochran against the Wolverines and were honored before the match along with the other six graduating Chippewas.
The Central Michigan University men’s basketball team defeated rival Western Michigan University 83-70 in McGuirk Arena on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Senior guard Tamario Adley led the team scoring 25 points and 6 rebounds. The team will next head to Kent, Ohio to face the Kent State Flashes on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m.
The Central Michigan University women's basketball team fell 50-69 against the University of Massachusetts. The Chipewas had a slow start, ending the first quarter 3/13 from the field. University of Massachusetts graduate student guard Allie Palmieir led the game with 19 points, and Central Michigan sophomore guard Madi Morson scored 16 points. CMU senior guard Taylor Anderson recorded 12 rounds. This is her seventh game with double-digit rebounds. "I think we just have to be the dictators on defense," said Morson.
The annual Mount Pleasant Polar Plunge was held outside of O’Kelly’s Sports Bar & Grill, in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Local community members and groups paid to plunge in order to raise money for Special Olympics Michigan, which provides year-round sports training and competitions for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
Central Michigan University's dining services hosted "Gather for the Culture" to celebrate Black History Month. CMU students enjoy soul food and dancing during the event, fostering community and connection through shared meals and festivities in Dine and Connect (East community dining hall) on Feb. 19, 2026.
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.
