Central Michigan University announced in a press release today that Richard Rothaus, dean of the college of liberal arts and social sciences, has been appointed as interim Provost after current provost Mary Schutten announced that she would be stepping down at the end of the fall semester. Rothaus will be taking over starting January 1, 2022.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/11/rothaus-to-be-interim-provost

ANALYSIS: Money goes both ways in CMU's contract with Chartwells

(11/15/21 2:23pm)

Chartwells' decade-long contract with Central Michigan University is a complex agreement with money being exchanged both ways.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/11/analysis-money-goes-both-ways-in-cmus-contract-with-chartwells

CMU releases Fall 2021 enrollment numbers halfway through the semester

(11/05/21 9:59pm)

On Tuesday, President Bob Davies sent an email to the campus community releasing the enrollment information for fall 2021.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/11/cmu-releases-fall-2021-enrollment-numbers-halfway-through-the-semester

CMU to host several Native American Heritage Month events

(11/02/21 7:01pm)

Central Michigan University is hosting several events to celebrate Native American Heritage Month this November.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/11/native-american-heritage-month

Academic Senate debates faculty accommodations for quarantining students

(10/27/21 1:30pm)

The Academic Senate passed a resolution encouraging faculty to make accommodations for students who are in quarantine.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/a-senate-10-26

SGA votes in favor of an Academic Senate quarantine accommodations resolution

(10/26/21 5:39pm)

Several guest speakers gave presentations to promote their organizations during the Student Government Association meeting on Monday, Oct. 25.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/sga-meeting-presentations-quarantine-resolution

Showing Galactic Spirit: The Chippewa Trooper patrols CMU

(10/28/21 5:15pm)

He protects Central Michigan University from intergalactic threats and brings joy to all those who cross paths with him.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/showing-galactic-spirit-the-chippewa-trooper-patrols-cmu

Former Honors Program associate director starts new position at CMU

(10/21/21 8:03pm)

Judy Idema, former associate director of the Honors Program, started a new position as the assistant director of student engagement, diversity & wellness for the College of Medicine on Tuesday, Sept. 7.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/judy-idema-new-position-at-cmed

Student Heath Services reopens with a focus on flu vaccinations

(10/25/21 6:26pm)

The Central Michigan University student health clinic reopened on Oct. 18 after the two-day closure due to employee illness.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/student-heath-services-reopens-with-a-focus-on-flu-vaccinations

Collective Action for Cultural Unity hosts 'Culture Not Costume' event

(10/21/21 6:03pm)

The Collective Action for Cultural Unity team discussed blackface, Native American costume and headdresses, sugar skull makeup, Pacific Islanders and Hula Costumes with fellow Central Michigan University students on Oct. 20.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/collective-action-for-culture-unity-team-talks-about-culture-not-costume

VP of Advancement steps down from position

(10/20/21 6:55pm)

Here for less than 2 years, the administrator who leads university advancement and alumni relations is stepping down immediately.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/vp-of-advancement-steps-down-from-position

Campus Dining addresses food concerns at an SGA meeting

(10/19/21 7:52pm)

Tyson Dubay, the district manager of Campus Dining, announced many recent changes to campus dining halls in response to the concerns of students at the Student Government Association Meeting on Oct. 18.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/sga-chartwells-meeting

COLUMN: Students are paying the price for CMU's dining hall responsibilities

(10/20/21 6:02pm)

Two weeks ago the Towers dining hall, The Eatery, temporarily closed due to labor shortages. Since I live in Carey Hall, I didn't have access to food unless I walked to another residential restaurant or spent extra money off campus.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/towers-dining-hall-closed-for-weekends-to-come-with-no-future-resolve-in-sight

Student petitions against ‘drastic’ changes to dining hall hours

(10/15/21 8:40pm)

An Oxford, Michigan senior is organizing an event to collect petition signatures at the Central Michigan University homecoming tailgate.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/dining-hall-petition

Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones discusses overcoming obstacles

(10/15/21 7:58pm)

Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones discussed the struggles he has faced, how he was able to persevere and advice he has for students about maintaining balance in school with the Central Michigan University community on Oct. 14.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/olympic-swimmer-cullen-jones-speaking-event

Campus Dining reduces dining hall hours, gives students additional flex dollars dates

(10/15/21 3:16pm)

Central Michigan University Campus Dining and Chartwells announced a change in hours for two on-campus eateries and giving additional Flex Dollars to students with meal plans.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/dine-on-campus-report

Incoming Mount Pleasant book store wins $1,000 grant

(10/20/21 4:58pm)

Mount Pleasant couple and business owners Jennifer and Riley Justis won a $1,000 grant for their incoming local business Sleepy Dog Books.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/incoming-mount-pleasant-book-store-wins-1000-grant

All crime down according to 2021 annual safety report

(10/18/21 5:04pm)

Crime across all categories on Central Michigan University's campus is down between the years of 2020 and 2019, according to the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/all-crime-down-according-to-this-years-annual-safety-report

BREAKING: Davies selects search committee for next provost

(10/12/21 6:57pm)

Central Michigan University has started its search process for a new executive vice president/provost according to an Oct. 12 press release from University Communications.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/davies-selects-search-committee-for-next-provost

Homecoming spirit week events begin tomorrow

(10/12/21 7:41pm)

Homecoming Spirit Week is in full swing this year after being scaled back in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/homecoming-spirit-week-events-begin-tomorrow