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2025 Fall Commencement

The 2025 Central Michigan University fall graduates graduated in McGuirk Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. The 9 a.m. commencement ceremony was for the College of Arts and Media, the College of Education and Human Services, and the College of Science and Engineering. Central Michigan University President Neil MacKinnon led the ceremony, and there were multiple speakers, including Joseph Sowmick from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, members of the Board of Trustees and a student remark from graduate Lauren Rupe. The ceremony drew a large crowd of friends and family members of the graduates, and the ceremony was around two hours long.  

Downtown Mount Pleasant 2025 Christmas Celebration

Downtown Mount Pleasant hosts its annual Christmas Celebration on East Broadway Street, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. Families and people walking the street of Mount Pleasant were invited to participate in decorating cookies, making crafts, eating pancakes with Santa and more. Fellow visitors could also watch ice sculpting, live music and the lighted Christmas parade. The Mount Pleasant Christmas Celebration has been a tradition for almost three decades. 

Gallery: SCIT elects new council

The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe elected Lucas Sprague, the former sub-chief, as Chief in a secret ballot process during their December regular council meeting on Tuesday.

  

"We don't do this for ourselves,” he said during the meeting. "We do it for our families. We do it for our people. We do it for our community.”


In his first order of business as chief, Sprague swore in the other members of the executive council in the same ballot process.

  • Sub-Chief: Craig Graveratte 
  • Tribal Secretary: Christina Otto
  • Sergeant-at-arms: Frank Cloutier 
  • Treasurer: Alice Jo Ricketts 
  • Chaplin: Jennifer Wassegijig

The newly elected Executive Tribal Council will serve until 2027. 

Zhizoobii'an (Paint It)

The Central Michigan University Office of Indigenous Affairs hosted a Zhizoobii'an (Paint It) event in the Bovee University Center, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. Students got to come and learn about rawhide paintings and other Native American painting styles before painting their own picture.   

Women's Basketball vs. Purdue

The Central Michigan women's basketball team defeated Purdue 57-55 in a second-half comeback at McGuirk Arena, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. Central Michigan shut down the Boilers and only allowed five points in the second half, while ringing in 14 to secure the win. Central Michigan sophomore forward Ayanna-Sarai Darrington led the team with 16 points, while senior guard Taylor Anderson led the team with 13 rebounds for the Chippewas. The Chippewas will travel to Ann Arbor on Dec. 3 to play the University of Michigan. 

Football vs. Toledo - Action

Action: The Central Michigan Chippewas were overcome by the Toledo Rockets 21-3 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. The only points CMU's offense came by was a 28-yard field goal in the second quarter by redshirt senior kicker Cade Graham. At halftime, it was 3-0, but the Chippewas' defense let up 21 unanswered points in the second half, despite having more time of possession, third down conversions and passing yards. This puts CMU at the end of the regular season at 7-5, bowl eligible, and looking ahead into the post-season. 

Football vs. Toledo - Feature

Feature: The Central Michigan football team lost to University of Toledo 21-3 for the last game of the season at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. This leaves the Chippewas 7-5 overall and 5-3 in conference play. 

Men's Basketball vs. Adrian College

The Central Michigan men’s basketball team defeated Adrian College 112-67 in McGuirk Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. Senior forward Rodney Johnson Jr. led the Chippewas with 18 points for the game. The team will now hit the road to play Loyola University Chicago at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, in Chicago, Illinois.

Women's Basketball vs. Notre Dame

Central Michigan women’s basketball lost to Notre Dame 83-51 at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana, on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. Central Michigan committed 28 turnovers in the game as Notre Dame combined for 22 steals. Central Michigan sophomore guard Madi Morson led CMU with 15 points, and Central Michigan senior forward Demetria Prewitt tied a career high with three blocks. Central Michigan will travel home to face the Purdue Boilermakers on Sunday. 

Women's Basketball vs. Eastern Illinois University

The Central Michigan women’s basketball team defeated Eastern Illinois University 60-54 in McGuirk Arena on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Sophomore guard Madi Morson and senior forward Demetria Prewitt led the team, scoring 17 points, with Prewitt posting a career-high. The Chippewas will head to South Bend, Indiana, on Monday, Nov. 24, at 9 p.m. to take on Notre Dame. 

Ceramic Beads and Wearables Workshop

The Central Michigan College of the Arts and Media Wellness, Engagement and Belonging Committee hosted a Ceramic Beads and Wearables Workshop in the North Art Studio on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Participants were guided by Chicago-based LGBTQ artist Dove Hornbuckle, who showed attendees how to design and craft ceramic beads and wearable art using techniques and personal experience.

CMU Speaker Series: Penn Badgley and Dr. Nura Mowzoon

Central Michigan University hosts actor Penn Badgley, most known for his roles in "Gossip Girl" and "You," along with Arizona State University psychotherapist Dr. Nura Mowzoon in Plachta Auditorium, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2025. Mowzoon and Badgley created a dialogue that dove into social change and media.

Men's Basketball vs. Northern Kentucky University

The Central Michigan Men's Basketball Team lost to Northern Kentucky University 90-66 at McGuirk Arena on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025.  Central Michigan senior forward Nick Mullen scored the leading points with 12 for the game. The Chippewas will be on the road for their next game against Marquette University at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22.

Football vs. Buffalo - Feature

Feature: Central Michigan defeated Buffalo 38-19 in the home MACtion game at Kelly Shorts Stadium, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. Central Michigan's defense forced five turnovers, and redshirt senior quarterback Joe Labas threw 247 yards and achieved two touchdowns. The Chippewas are now eligible for the bowl season. 

Football vs. Buffalo — Action

Action: The Central Michigan University football team became bowl eligible for the first time since 2021 after defeating Buffalo 38-19 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. The team will head to face Kent State in Kent, Ohio on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.

Light Up Your Life

The Central Michigan Program Board hosts a Light Up Your Life event in Wightman 200 on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. Participants were encouraged to RSVP to a one-hour wave, either from 6-8 p.m. or 7-8 p.m. to decorate and paint candles.

Women's Basketball vs. Davenport University

The Central Michigan University women’s basketball team defeats the Davenport University Panthers 71-44 at McGuirk Arena on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. Sophomore forward Ayanna-Sarai Darrington led the team, scoring 15 points, with sophomore guard Madi Morson close behind, scoring 10. The Chippewas will head to Indianapolis, IN, to face Butler on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Volleyball vs. Miami (Ohio)

The Central Michigan University volleyball team hosted Miami (Ohio) for a doubleheader at McGuirk Arena, Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. The Chippewas fell 3-2 on Friday, where Keelyn Muell led the team with eight blocks, Natalia Rejment finished the match with 10 kills and 15 digs, while Taylor Crepe also achieved 13 kills and a career high of 24 digs. On Saturday, the Chippewas fell 3-1, and six seniors were celebrated and honored post-game as a way to say thank you for their time and commitment to the program. The Chippewas will go on to end their season traveling to Ball State, where they will play on Nov. 13 and 14.  
 

D1 Men's Hockey vs. Northern Michigan University

The Central Michigan University D1 men’s hockey team hosted Northern Michigan University for a doubleheader this weekend at Martin Ice Arena. The Chippewas fell 3-2 on Friday, with senior forwards Nate Murawski and Frankie Williamson each contributing one goal. The Chippewas ended the weekend with a 4-3 win during the second game on Saturday. Senior forwards Nate Murawski and Riley Joyce, freshman forward Drake Fletemier and freshman forward Lance Hatfield all scored one goal in the second game against the Wildcats. 

Sanctuary Campus Protest

Central Michigan University students march in support of keeping ICE off all areas of campus. The students marched with signs and a megaphone, chanting from Warriner Hall to Fabiano Gardens, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.