Sometimes while researching complex diseases, information that may lead to treatment is found in unexpected sources. For Alzheimer’s research at Central Michigan University, one of these sources is fruit flies.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/02/alzheimers-flies-research

Academic Senate approves use of HyFlex modality through Spring 2022

(02/03/21 1:02am)

The Central Michigan University Academic Senate approved a proposal to extend class modality changes for the next academic year.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/02/kdoeeb8kfgptpsi

SGA House debates first legislation of 2021

(02/02/21 5:04pm)

The Student Government Association (SGA) discussed adding closed captioning and a new program for LGBTQ and disabled Central Michigan University students during the Feb. 1 meeting.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/02/sga-meeting-2-1-21

CMU to celebrate Black History Month

(02/01/21 6:14pm)

February is Black History Month and Central Michigan University is celebrating with a variety of events.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/02/black-history-month-events-2021

Pulitzer Prize winning author of 'Maus' to speak to students

(02/12/21 2:58pm)

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences annual Critical Engagement series is following the theme ‘What Does it Mean to be Human?’ for the 2020-21 academic year.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/02/maus-spiegelman-holocaust

Art therapy event to be hosted on first wellness day

(01/30/21 3:59pm)

The Office of Student Activities and Involvement (SAI) and the Counseling Center are partnering to host a virtual event to give students an outlet on Central Michigan University’s first wellness day.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/01/art-of-wellness

Q&A: Vocal performance student discusses changes in learning due to the pandemic

(01/29/21 4:01pm)

Vocalist and Midland sophomore Aria Segura still expects applause upon finishing a performance but is becoming accustomed to the silence of a near-empty auditorium.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/01/tmbibqztr7dsufz

OIT upgrades Blackboard software

(01/30/21 4:57pm)

For the Spring 2021 semester, Central Michigan University decided to change its Blackboard shell from a self-hosted system to a cloud-based software service.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/01/h6ypgecxfvut43g

First Meijer Visiting Writer Series author to perform Feb. 11

(02/03/21 8:40pm)

To kick off the Spring 2021 Meijer Visiting Writers Series, Central Michigan University will virtually host author Marc Anthony Richardson.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/02/writing-series-richardson

SGA meets with URec, swear in two new senators

(01/26/21 3:28pm)

The Student Government Association (SGA) held a discussion with the University Recreation (URec) board about student engagement and voted in two new senators during their weekly meeting Jan. 25.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/01/sga-discusses-student-engagement-with-university-recreation-emergency-election-sees-two-new-senators-sworn-in

Sociology survey shows impact of COVID-19 on students

(01/27/21 8:12pm)

Out of the 2,845 Central Michigan University undergraduate students surveyed, about 74 percent said they didn't learn as much as they normally would during the Fall 2020 semester.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/01/soc-followup-story-report

New SGA VP gives roadmap for semester

(01/25/21 8:09pm)

Saginaw senior Brandon McDonald ran against Katie Prebelich in 2019 for the opportunity to be Central Michigan University’s Student Government Association President. He lost, yet a year later he now serves as vice president alongside his former opponent.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/01/new-sga-vp-gives-roadmap-for-semester

A Mile in Our Shoes discusses familial diversity at virtual MLK week event

(01/22/21 6:26pm)

Students discussed familial relationships to showcase diverse families during the virtual event "A Family Affair: Into the Diverse Lives of Families."

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/01/a-mile-in-our-shoes-discusses-familial-diversity-in-virtual-event

Mother of Trayvon Martin discusses mental health advocacy at MLK event

(01/21/21 3:27pm)

With pictures of her sons framed around her, Sybrina Fulton spoke of her hopes for a bright future during Central Michigan University's Martin Luther King Jr. week.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/01/sybrina-fulton-mlk-week-2021

Academic Senate discusses Fall 2021 semester

(01/19/21 11:51pm)

Provost Mary Schutten announced that Central Michigan University is planning on maintaining HyFlex modality for the Fall 2021 semester during the Jan. 19 Academic Senate meeting.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/01/academic-senate

Q&A: Political RSO leaders discuss the presidential inauguration

(01/20/21 3:53pm)

With the inauguration of President-Elect Joe Biden occurring Jan. 20, two of leaders from Central Michigan University political Registered Student Organizations are weighing in.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/01/q-and-a-political-rsos-on-the-inauguration

CMU 'commUNITY' gathers to remember Martin Luther King Jr. in day of service

(01/18/21 7:18pm)

Central Michigan University's annual week celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. kicked off with the CommUNITY Peace Service on MLK Day, Monday, Jan. 18.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/01/mlk-week-community

Martin Luther King Jr. week to be celebrated online

(01/13/21 4:31pm)

Central Michigan University's annual week-long celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy hosted by Multicultural Academic Student Services will take place during the week of Jan. 18.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/01/mlk-online-celebration

Five things to know for the Spring 2021 semester

(01/15/21 4:38pm)

With the beginning of the new semester comes a new set of questions about what the semester will look.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/01/five-things