GUEST COLUMN: Speaker discusses the busy road ahead for SGA
(02/22/24 4:10pm)
By Josh Boman SGA Speaker of the House
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Early metrics show rises in applications and admissions to CMU
(02/14/24 9:16pm)
Vice President of Student Recruitment and Retention Jennifer DeHaemers presented metrics, statistics and a plan for admitting new students to Central Michigan University.
SGA: Upcoming elections and legislations
(02/13/24 5:21am)
As elections approach for the coming academic year, Elections Director Mackenzye Pettit spoke to the Student Government Association about the various cabinet positions that will be opening up in SGA, their responsibilities and how to run for them.
Campus climate: What is environmental racism?
(02/08/24 7:56pm)
Environmental racism is an issue that has become deeply rooted in many communities across the nation, disproportionately affecting communities of color and leaving behind a trail of irreversible consequences according to Cedric Taylor, a professor at Central Michigan University.
EDITORIAL: Students of color forced to go the extra mile
(02/08/24 3:00pm)
Central Michigan Life has had the chance to speak with students from all walks of life — Black, LGBTQ+, Hispanic, first-generation, Asian, Hindu, Indigenous, Jewish, white, Muslim and so on. What every student has made clear is the need for community, specifically among students of color.
'It's what you leave behind'
(02/11/24 12:00am)
Central Michigan University is home to over 500 Hispanic undergraduate students, according to a data report from 2022. As a result, these students bring their culture to the Mount Pleasant community and establish connections with others in the community.
First-generation student road to CMU
(02/15/24 12:00am)
Jacqueline Roman, a senior at Central Michigan University, is becoming the first person to graduate college in her family. Roman is in her last year at CMU and is currently applying to graduate school, and is considering CMU, Grand Valley State University, Western University and Indiana University.
'Courage is a choice'
(01/22/24 6:06pm)
The smell of barbecue and brownies filled the air as students chattered and scurried to find a seat in the lecture hall. Small cups of lemonade were scattered on a table, and the stage was set with musical instruments like an electric keyboard and a drum set.
COLUMN: New FAFSA, newer struggles
(01/24/24 6:00pm)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been released annually by the United States Department of Education since 1992. For the past four years I have watched the calendar, waiting for October to hit so that I could apply and get my Federal Pell Grant.
CMU student's designs redefine safety for the elderly
(01/04/24 4:00pm)
Central Michigan University graduate student, Kaleigh Slot, hopes to reduce the risk of injuries of falls with her clothing meant to protect elderly women.
Israel-Hamas war: The impact on CMU's community
(12/30/23 4:00pm)
This story is the second part of the Israel and Palestine conflict series. Read part one at Central Michigan Life.
Class of 2023: 'Hold onto your passion'
(12/17/23 12:00pm)
This Saturday, Central Michigan University welcomed 1,808 students to graduate this fall semester.
CMU releases fall 2023 enrollment numbers
(12/14/23 2:56am)
Central Michigan Univeristy's enrollment numbers are down by 183 students -- about 1.25% -- compared to the same time frame in 2022, according to a report released by the university's Academic Planning and Analysis Department.
Passion and leadership
(12/08/23 7:00pm)
From holding a pen in classes to putting on boxing gloves, junior Tupac Holmes is a Central Michigan University information systems student and a vice president of the CMU Boxing Club.
Remembrance, recognition and growth
(12/04/23 5:46pm)
Members of the board closed their eyes. Members of the audience looked to the floor.
Board of Trustees reports: enrollment increase, changes to financial aid, Northwest decommission
(11/30/23 4:36am)
Setting the stage for Thursday's formal session of the CMU Board of Trustees were four committee meetings this Wednesday. Committee members heard updates on financial aid for the coming year, projects undertaken by facilities management and reports from student representatives.
Humorous CMU Marketing Campaign presented to Academic Senate
(11/29/23 3:11pm)
University Communications put a silly twist on its marketing approach, and three degree programs were deleted during Tuesday's meeting of the Academic Senate.
SGA: Blood drive, new executive cabinet members, event announcements
(11/28/23 5:20pm)
Editor's Note: The article has been edited for clarity to distinuish between senators and executive cabinet members.
'It's not about religion, it's about land'
(11/20/23 5:00am)
The words echoed around Central Michigan University’s campus, from Warriner Hall to Park Library:
Swapping and shopping at CMU
(11/18/23 8:20pm)
Peter Overgaard is an event and recreation management major at CMU. As part of his Recreation, Parks and Leisure 430 course, he’s working with a group to host the “Swap and Shop” event, inspired by ancient trade systems.
