Wayside Central is hosting a grand reopening on Aug. 27 and 28, after 18 months of closure due to COVID-19. Over the summer, the business has been rebranding and remodeling.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/08/wayside-reopen-aug-2021

CMU announces first round of winners through student vaccine incentive program

(08/26/21 3:42pm)

Greenville senior Johnathon Taft was selected as the first of four students to receive a scholarship equal in value to a full year of tuition as part of Central Michigan University's vaccine incentive program.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/08/first-round-of-vax-winners-announced

Law enforcement prepares for Welcome Weekend, 'not sure what to expect'

(08/26/21 3:49pm)

Students are once again returning to campus which means Welcome Weekend, traditionally one of the biggest party weekends of the year, is approaching.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/08/law-enforcement-prepares-for-welcome-weekend-not-sure-what-to-expect

Residential restaurants, menus get major changes over the summer

(08/26/21 3:40pm)

Over the summer, the Central Michigan University Residential Restaurants have received changes, courtesy of the new food provider, Chartwells.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/08/residential-restaurants-franchises-get-major-renovations-over-the-summer

COLUMN: Where do we go from here? That’s up to you.

(08/26/21 7:51pm)

Even after receiving my vaccine, I still feel anxious.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/08/column-where-do-we-go-from-here-thats-up-to-you

Your guide to new on-campus restaurants and franchises

(08/25/21 8:37pm)

Welcome to Central Michigan University, where your parents won’t be choosing what you eat anymore.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/08/your-guide-to-new-on-campus-restaurants-and-franchises

ORIENTATION: How to volunteer on and off campus

(08/25/21 8:39pm)

At Central Michigan University, volunteering can forge a path to the future. For those who have a volunteer’s heart, consider this guide on how to offer your services.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/08/orientation-how-to-volunteer-on-and-off-campus

Hidden Gems on Campus

(08/20/21 3:22pm)

Your first year at CMU is a big adjustment period and it can be pretty overwhelming. It’s easy to focus on just finding your classes and forget about exploring the campus. But in the whirlwind that is your freshman year, take the time to find the places where you can take a breath, relax and appreciate the fact that you have made it this far.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/08/hidden-gems

UPDATE: CMU announces vaccine mandate or required COVID-19 testing

(08/19/21 6:02pm)

In a letter to the campus community on Thursday, Central Michigan University President Bob Davies announced that students, faculty and staff will be required to be fully vaccinated by Sept. 3 or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/08/cmu-vaccine-mandate

Leadership Safari returns to CMU

(08/18/21 1:47pm)

The limited capacity of Leadership Safari 2020 meant participants missed out on events that make the experience memorable for many. This year, those events are back, but different.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/08/safari-2021

What has changed on and off campus over the summer

(08/03/21 9:17pm)

The Fall 2021 semester begins in less than a month and Central Michigan University’s campus and Mount Pleasant have had some changes over the summer. Here’s a few things for returning students to look forward to.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/08/summer-business-cmu

Counseling center sees increase in summer demand

(08/20/21 3:49pm)

Counseling center sees surge during summer semester - staff expect trend to continue

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/08/counseling-center-increase

Getting involved makes CMU a more inclusive campus

(08/20/21 3:28pm)

Whether you come from a big city or tiny town, college life can be a complete one-eighty.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/08/diversity-at-cmu_orientation

Q&A: CMU grad opens 'Good Day Selfie Museum' in Ferndale

(07/16/21 5:13pm)

Catherine Tolbert-Wilson wants her guests to leave having a good day.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/07/cmu-grad-selfie

New poke restaurant comes to Mount Pleasant

(07/07/21 12:44pm)

A new, healthy option restaurant has joined the Mount Pleasant community. This is the second location for Little Koi, the first opened in Saginaw in 2019. The Mount Pleasant location officially opened on Wednesday, June 23 serving poke, ramen and boba tea.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/07/food-restaurant-poke

Study abroad offering virtual option

(08/20/21 3:50pm)

As vaccination rates increase in the U.S., people are eager to travel. Several countries around the world however, are not prepared to accept tourists.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/08/study-abroad-virtual

Davies announces COVID-19 restrictions will continue on campus

(06/21/21 5:05pm)

In an email on Monday, President Bob Davies announced that Central Michigan University will continue to require masks and physical distancing in certain spaces on campus.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/06/covid-mask-restrictions

“Bush is Back”: CMU summer theater will be in-person, on tour

(06/08/21 6:37pm)

The Central Michigan University theater department declared “Bush is Back,” the summer program will be performing live, in-person shows in Bush Theater and on tour after a year of live-streamed performances.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/06/summer-theater-live

CMU updates summer COVID-19 guidelines

(06/03/21 6:42pm)

As COVID-19 restrictions loosen in Michigan, Central Michigan University continues to update its policies.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/06/summer-guidelines-masks