According to university officials, CMU has roughly 200 grants, of which 135 are from the federal government. These grants help fund research and academic projects across campus. However, cuts in federal funding from the Trump Administration and the ongoing government shutdown have caused some hiccups in the university’s grant system.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2025/11/p_grantfunding_news_102925

Wii Gikendaming Anishinaabemowin

(11/06/25 7:14pm)

Making their return after the COVID-19 pandemic, Ojibwe language classes, Ojibwe 101 and 102, cover more than just the basics. Professor Judy Webkamigad prioritizes teaching students the culture behind the words.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2025/11/p_ojibwelanguage_news_102925

The future of financial aid

(11/11/25 7:00pm)

On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which would change policies on federal financial aid given to students. A week later, Central Michigan University President Neil MacKinnon emailed all students and staff about what these changes would be.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2025/11/p_news_financial-aid_10282025

'Making Mount Pleasant a great place'

(11/09/25 5:00pm)

The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe’s and the city of Mount Pleasant’s partnership brings both cultural and economic benefits to the local community.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2025/11/p_tribalimpactoncommunity_news_102725

Board of Trustees discusses possible loan for a new golf facility, receives financial audit

(10/27/25 7:44pm)

Central Michigan University’s Board of Trustees approved a resolution regarding a possible loan if additional funding is needed for the Women’s and Men’s Golf Training Facility.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2025/10/d_boardoftrustees_news_102725

Q&A: MacKinnon reflects on his first year as CMU President

(11/01/25 4:00pm)

It’s been a full year since Neil MacKinnon took the role of the 16th Central Michigan University President on Nov. 1, 2024.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2025/11/p_qamackinnonfirstyear_news_110625

The price of knowledge

(10/24/25 9:36pm)

College textbook prices have risen in the last five years by about 14%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2025/10/d_news_cmutextbookprices_102025

Drug-impaired driving is rising in Michigan: This is what it means for Mount Pleasant

(10/22/25 6:42pm)

Police across Michigan are seeing more drivers under the influence of drugs, and Mount Pleasant is no exception.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2025/10/d_drugimpaireddriving_news_101725

Gubernatorial candidate Mike Duggan visits Central Michigan University campus

(10/06/25 9:45pm)

This story was first published by news partner WCMU. It was written by WCMU's newsroom interns Cristin Coppess and Brianna Edgar.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2025/10/d_duggancmu_news_100625

Celebrating the McGuirk's family legacy

(10/06/25 4:00pm)

The McGuirk family will be recognized as this year’s Grand Marshals for the 2025 Central Michigan Homecoming. This comes after generations of economic ties to the Mount Pleasant and the Central Michigan University community through a number of their businesses.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2025/10/p_mcguirk_news_092825

The value isn’t just the money

(10/03/25 4:00pm)

Central Michigan University is home to fewer international students this semester. The international enrollment is 27% down from last academic year.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2025/10/p_internationalstudentenrollmentbudget_news_100225

'We stand by our values'

(10/04/25 4:00pm)

It’s been over eight months since the federal government ordered the removal of the diversity, equity and inclusion programming, but what does this mean for Central Michigan University?

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2025/10/p_cmudei_news_092625

'Always be yourself, no matter what'

(10/02/25 4:00pm)

Editor's note: This story was updated on Oct. 2 to clarify that Nico Araujo-Pedroza has been practicing ballet folklórico for seven years and joined Ballet Folklórico de la Luz at CMU three years ago. It was also updated to reflect that the Empowered Latino Union and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers helped organize the carne asada event.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2025/10/p_news_hhmstory_092625

‘We’re the number one opportunity university in Michigan’

(09/24/25 3:44pm)

Central Michigan University's administration addressed the protection of students’ civil rights and academic freedom in response to a question from a senate member at the Academic Senate meeting on Sept. 23.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2025/09/d_academicsenate_news_092325

Enrollment decline causes changes in custodial services, CMU officials say

(10/16/25 7:53pm)

Central Michigan University can expect to see some changes to the general upkeep of campus this fall semester, said the university's spokesperson, Aaron Mills.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2025/10/d_custiodial-changes_news_092225

CMU's Board of Trustees names its next chair

(09/22/25 4:01pm)

Kicking off the year with a promise of change, the Central Michigan University Board of Trustees announced its unanimous decision to install board Vice Chair Denise Williams-Mallett as the new board chair beginning in January 2026.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2025/09/d_trusteesnamenewchair_news_091925

'Embracing AI at CMU'

(09/16/25 5:00pm)

Central Michigan University is taking first steps towards developing guidelines for the usage of artificial intelligence on campus with the launch of the 2025 Go Grant Initiative “Embracing AI at CMU” in early September.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2025/09/d_embracingaiatcmu_news_091125

'We hope this is a one semester glitch': International enrollment is down at CMU

(09/10/25 8:26pm)

The international enrollment at Central Michigan University is down this year, said President Neil MacKinnon during his report at the Academic Senate meeting on Sept. 9.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2025/09/d_academicsenate_news_090925