The 36th Annual CMU “Celebrating Life” Powwow was held at McGuirk Arena on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The event had singing, dancing, arts and crafts and food vendors. Dancers, drummers and singers all competed in competitions.
The Central Michigan baseball team lost both games against Bowling Green during their doubleheader at Keiltiz Field at Theunissen Stadium, on Friday, March 28, 2025. In the first game, CMU found themselves in the hole down seven runs early. CMU would get two runs in the fourth and three in the sixth to come within two. However, the comeback would fall short and CMU would lose 7-5. Central Michigan freshman infielder/pitcher Cayden Smith and junior infielder Aaron Piasecki each recorded three hits in the contest. The next game started slowly as the Chippewas couldn't find a way to get on base. Bowling Green freshman starting pitcher Carrson Sova was in complete control, striking out eight and allowing three hits through six innings of work. Central Michigan redshirt junior pitcher/infielder/outfielder AJ Kostic gave up four runs in 4.2 innings. In relief redshirt junior pitcher Liam Stumpf allowed no runs through 4.1 innings. CMU would not go down easy, scoring three runs in the bottom of the eighth. Down by one run in the ninth CMU couldn't capitalize with a runner on first and lost 4-3.
On March 18, Central Michigan Life and Central Michigan University's Society of Professional Journalists chapter hosted a panel discussion on the importance of free and independent journalism in a democracy. The event featured media professionals from the Michigan Press Association, Bridge Michigan, Midland Daily, WCMU Public Media and more. (Blace Carpenter | CM Life)
The Central Michigan University Multicultural Academic Student Services office held a Beyond the Page: Asian Voices in Literature event in the Sarah and Daniel Opperman Auditorium, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The event started with a presentation by seniors Lindsey Nguyen and Shreya Abraham that highlighted the history of Asian authors, some stereotypes they go through and some well known books that people might not know were written by Asian authors. A scavenger hunt followed and the winner got to choose from from five different books that were written by Asian authors as a prize.
The Central Michigan University mens baseball team defeats Grace Christian University with a miraculous 26-1 point score with sophomore infielder Bryson Webb earning two home runs in Theunissen Stadium on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The team will host the conference home opener in Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium for a three-game series against Bowling Green starting at 3 p.m., Friday, March 28, 2025.
Railway historian Norman Krentel visits Central Michigan University to talk about the history of Michigan's electric railways in the Sarah and Daniel Opperman Auditorium, Monday, March 24, 2025. Krentel showed an in-depth map of the railways and also explained how and why some of the trains came to be. Krentel is the author of "Michigan Railway Company: The Northern and Southern Divisions" that explains everything he knows about the state's railway systems.
Attendees gather to celebrate Holi in the Student Activity Center, on Sunday, March 23, 2025. The festival of colors encouraged tossing vibrant powders into the air and embracing the spirit of unity. Sponsored by the Multicultural Academic Student Services and put together by Chamakta Central, the event brought the community together, highlighting the cultural significance of Holi.
The Central Michigan gymnastics team was crowned Mid-American Conference champions at McGuirk Arena, on Saturday, March 22, 2025. This was their third title in four years and 19th in the program's history. Five CMU gymnasts would make the MAC Gymnastics All-Tournament Team including junior Luciana Alvarado-Reid, senior Hannah Appleget and freshman Zoe Zimmerman. Alvarado-Reid was the MAC Gymnastics event winner on the floor (9.925) and Appleget was the event winner for all-around (39.250). Alvarado-Reid would also secure the MAC Gymnast of the Year as CMU looks toward NCAA Regional invitations.
The Central Michigan softball team swept Akron during their doubleheader at Margo Jonker Stadium, Friday, March 21, 2025. With the first game being a long and dreadful 16-15 walk-off and coming off the field to win 9-6 in the second. The Chippewas performance led them to 10-15 for the season and 3-2 in conference play. The Michigan State Spartans can look forward to seeing the Chippewas for their next game at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in Secchia Stadium, East Lansing, Michigan.
Fire Up All Night: In It to Win It turned the Student Activity Center into a late-night entertainment session, running from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025. Hosted by NPHC, MGC, and the MASS Office, the event featured a variety of activities, including open gym, painting and a lively karaoke session. With the gym being open for any attendees to enjoy, the night offered a mix of competition, music and community fun.
Central Michigan University hosts the 75th Anniversary Celebration of Finch Fieldhouse in Finch Fieldhouse, Saturday, March 22, 2025. Everyone from current students to alumni, faculty, staff and community members came together to discover the building's fascinating history and its ongoing influence. Guests had the chance to check out a life-size historical timeline, interactive exhibits, a photo booth, giveaways and more fun activities. This celebration is a way for CMU to pay tribute to Finch Fieldhouse, which has transitioned from an athletic venue to a dynamic space for education, recreation, and community connection.
Central Michigan University Program Board celebrates National Flower Day with Flower Bouquet Making in Wightman 200, Friday, March 21, 2025. Attendees got to choose from a variety of florals offered by Mt. Pleasant's 3 Wishes Floral and Design Studio. The event provided a creative and relaxing atmosphere allowing participants to create and have fun.
Central Michigan's Muslim Student Association held a Ramadan Halaqa event at the University Center Terrace Rooms, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The event gave attendees the chance to break their fast together, engage in spiritual discussion and eat an iftar meal. Central Michigan alumni Munif Hakim led prayers and spoke about the importance of Ramadan.
Kimberly Chapman presented her "Eighty-Six Reasons for Asylum Admission" art exhibit in the Baber Room Gallery in the Central Michigan University Library, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The exhibit follows why women were commonly admitted into mental asylums in the 1800's. She shows the terrible things women had to go through with her art and the challenges they have faced. "It was a way for men to take outspoken wives or daughters and just put them away and forget about them," Chapman said.
Central Michigan University hosts Simon Tam and Joe Xiang during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in Plachta Auditorium on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Tam tells his story of growing up and his journey to starting a punk rock band including the struggle to get the band name trademarked and how he overcame it.
The Central Michigan women's basketball team lost to Toledo 76-58 in the quarterfinals of the MAC Tournament at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Central Michigan senior guard Jess Lawson led the team with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Central Michigan freshman guard Madi Morson scored 12 points and now holds the record for most points scored by a freshman in CMU\\u2019s history. Morson was also named the MAC Freshman of the Year after averaging 16.5 points per game. Toledo was led by graduate student guard Sammi Mikonowicz, who scored a game-high 18 points, going 5-12 from the field. Toledo moves on to face Buffalo in the semifinals on Friday, March 14, 2025.
The CMU community gathered for a Stand Up for Science rally outside of the Bovee University Center, on the campus of Central Michigan University, Friday, March 7, 2025. Stand Up for Science was a nationwide rally on March 7 to promote science and protest federal firings and proposed funding cuts from the Trump administration.
Central Michigan's College of Business and the College of Arts and Media teamed up to showcase and empower future women entrepreneurs to overcome gender challenges with the Women Entrepreneurs Panel: Shattering The Glass Ceiling in the Townsend Kiva, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The event was a kickoff in honor of International Women’s Day and hosted three businesswomen panelists including CEO and Principal Designer at Concetti Rachel Nelson, CEO of Franco Tina Kozak and Chief Marketing Officer of Franco Nikki Little to share their experiences with gender challenges.
Misty Copeland, a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, spoke to an audience during the ‘A Conversation with Mistry Copeland’ event at Plactha Auditorium, inside Warrnier Hall, March 3, 2025. Copeland is the first Black woman to be promoted to Principal Dancer in the history of the American Ballet Theatre. Copeland answered questions from Central Michigan assistant professor Heather Trommer-Beardslee, and Central Michigan senior Myairra Jefferson, as she described the challenges and struggles she’s faced in her career.
The Central Michigan Women’s Lacrosse team was defeated by the Cincinnati Bearcats 13-6 during their game in the CMU Soccer/Lacrosse Complex, Sunday, March 2, 2025. This brings the Bearcats to their third straight win, improving to 4-3 for the start of the season and leaving the Chippewas at 0-5 overall. Securing back to back goals in the last minute of the game and fighting hard, the Chippewas were not able to catch up to the Bearcats.
