“Our best years are in front of us”
(02/12/25 10:12pm)
Editor's note: Central Michigan Life staff writer Blace Carpenter wrote this story as a news reporter at WCMU. This story was first published on at WCMU.com.
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SGA House explains how legislation is created, Sustainability Committee brainstorms possible ideas
(02/13/25 5:15pm)
Speaker of the Central Michigan University Student Government Association House of Rep. Christian Dunn said he is hoping the house will start brainstorming legislation ideas here in the next few weeks. After having to cancel the House meeting last week, House Reps. spent this week’s meeting discussing the process behind passing legislation.
Breaking: Paula Lancaster named CMU provost
(02/11/25 1:29am)
As of Feb. 1, 2025, Paula Lancaster has been appointed provost and executive vice president of Central Michigan University by President Neil MacKinnon.
Guest Column: Celebrating, educating on Jewish history during Jewish Heritage Week
(02/09/25 4:00pm)
Aubrey MacIntosh
CMU alumnus shares his journey of releasing first music album
(02/12/25 4:00pm)
Von Hansen, a 2011 Central Michigan University graduate, came out with his first percussion music album "Mortal Coil" on Feb. 1, 2025.
'The power of a place like CMU'
(02/03/25 6:00pm)
David Ford, who has been the dean of Central Michigan University's College of Science and Engineering since 2021, announced his resignation in early January, effective March 31.
CMU students honor Martin Luther King Jr. through dance, songs, poetry
(01/29/25 9:06pm)
Mission Possible: A Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Showcase presented an array of student performers and their interpretation of the words and goals of Martin Luther King on Jan. 28 in the Bovee University Center.
Ph.Ds in love
(02/14/25 4:00pm)
Matt and Erica Johnson met in the dining hall of Saginaw Valley State University during their undergraduate years. Their classic fraternity brother and sorority sister love story would eventually lead them to finding their “professional home” at Central Michigan University.
'Fighting a fire with fire doesn’t work'
(01/23/25 7:29pm)
Central Michigan University’s French Auditorium was filled Wednesday night as students and staff listened to author, entrepreneur and civil rights attorney Diana Patton discuss the importance of nonviolence.
'He chose to stand out and speak out and demand change'
(01/21/25 12:55am)
Editor's Note: This story was edited to correct the spelling of Imani Ellsworth's last name.
Breaking: Jeff Stoutenburg, Dr. Ashok Kondur appointed to CMU Board of Trustees
(12/20/24 8:04pm)
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) has appointed Dr. Ashok Kondur, of West Bloomfield, and Jeff Stoutenburg, of Midland, to fill the vacant roles on Central Michigan University’s Board of Trustees. The two new members are succeeding former trustees Isaiah Oliver and Michael Sandler, whose terms will expire at the end of December.
CMU’s Central Energy Facility packs a powerful punch
(12/23/24 7:08pm)
The whirring sound of machinery in Central Michigan University’s Central Energy facility is akin to standing near a jet engine. Though those on the university’s campus may not hear this symphony of equipment, their on-campus experience would not be possible without it.
'A mentor, a guide, a beacon of hope'
(12/07/24 8:47pm)
A leader, mentor, brother and son are just some of the titles that were given to James Span Jr. during his remembrance ceremony on Dec. 5.
Dollars and sense
(01/16/25 5:00pm)
Central Michigan University is projected to spend $443 million in total by June 30, the end of the fiscal year. Some of that is funded by student tuition, housing and fees. CMU’s total budgeted revenue is about $441 million in 2024-25.
Therapy dogs to visit Park Library before finals week
(12/02/24 8:56pm)
Therapy Dogs International, or TDI, is coming to Central Michigan University's Park Library at their request, to provide stress relief and comfort to students who want some furry companionship from certified therapy dogs.
The price to park
(01/17/25 5:00pm)
Getting a parking ticket isn’t something most people would describe as fun. But giving parking tickets is something that brought about $375,000 to parking services last year, according to Central Michigan University Police Department Lieutenant Mike Sienkiewicz.
A look back at 2024
(12/12/24 4:09pm)
This year has been filled with an overwhelming deal of changes on campus and across the globe. We’ve seen administrative shakeups, peaceful protests and an unprecedented election here, all during a time of global crises.
Academic Senate discusses language change in GPA forgiveness policy
(11/28/24 1:00pm)
Central Michigan University’s Academic Senate unanimously approved changes to the university’s Grade Point Average (GPA) forgiveness policy by removing some language and adding additional steps to the policy’s process during their meeting on Nov. 26.
'A gift is not a gift until we share it'
(11/23/24 2:24am)
The Eatery was loud on Nov 21, and a warm aroma filled the air. A line filled with curious students looped from the Flame station and around the Studio 989 station to watch Chef Sam Anglin do a cooking demonstration of Indigenous food.
Central Civics to teach how to have civil political discussion at dinner table
(11/17/24 8:42pm)
Dinner Table Politics will take place 6 p.m. on Nov. 25 in the University Center Rotunda. The event is designed to teach students, staff and the community how to have friendly and listening-based conversations about politics.
