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Recent News About Central Michigan University
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CMU hosts ERP simulation event for high school students
Central Michigan University's College of Business Administration held the Next-Gen Central Event on October 18, 2024. The event took place in the atrium of Grawn Hall and featured a high school ERP simulation. Students from the Gratiot Isabella Technical Education Center participated in the event, competing in a business simulation using the SAP software platform.
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CMU's online programs earn national recognition from Intelligent.com
Central Michigan University (CMU) has received recognition from Intelligent.com in its 2025 college rankings. The university's online programs have been highlighted as the Best Self-Paced Online College and the Best Online Bachelor's in Mental Health Counseling Degree Program in the nation.
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Leadership Safari welcomes over 1,100 new students at CMU
Central Michigan University's Leadership Safari 2024 welcomed over 1,100 new students to campus, offering a program aimed at easing their transition into college life. This annual event is a multi-day leadership camp that introduces participants to leadership principles, team-building activities, and community engagement. The program aims to create excitement and provide a foundation of belonging for incoming students.
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George E. Kikano recognized as notable leader in health care by Crain's Detroit Business
George E. Kikano, M.D., has been acknowledged by Crain’s Detroit Business as a Notable Leader in Health Care. Kikano holds the position of executive vice president for Health Affairs at Central Michigan University (CMU), serves as dean of the CMU College of Medicine, and is the board chair of CMU Medical Education Partners. He joined CMU in 2015.
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Carlin Borsheim-Black receives Charles Carpenter Fries Award
English professor Carlin Borsheim-Black has been recognized for her contributions to the field of English education. The Michigan Council of Teachers of English (MCTE) awarded her the Charles Carpenter Fries Award for 2024-2025, acknowledging her distinguished career in advancing English teaching.
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CMU alumni lead national webinar on transgender workplace inclusion
Central Michigan University (CMU) is set to host a national webinar focused on transgender inclusion in the workplace. The event will be led by Dr. Jon Humiston, Director of Noncredit and Alternative Enrollment at CMU’s Innovation and Online division, and CMU alumnus Aaric Guerriero. This initiative is part of the American Association for Access, Equity, and Diversity's (AAAED) 50th-anniversary speaker series.
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Exploring gothic storytelling: Distinct from horror but hauntingly familiar
Lightning and haunted castles are staples of Gothic storytelling, a genre distinct from horror. Jeffrey Weinstock, a faculty member at Central Michigan University, explains the nuances between these two often-confused genres.
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Students paid more for higher education in Isabella County in 2022-23 school year
College tuition fees rose 3.3% in Isabella County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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CMU joins statewide initiative to boost student voter registration
Central Michigan University is participating in the 2024 Michigan Campus Voting Challenge, a statewide initiative to boost voter registration and turnout among college students.
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Annual golf outing raises funds for CMU student scholarships
Over 100 golfers and supporters gathered at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, MI, to participate in the “36th Annual CMU Grand Traverse Scholarship Golf Outing: Remembering Thomas ‘Bud’ Moore.”
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CMU researchers receive grant for climate change planning in Michigan
Central Michigan University faculty members will use a federal grant to work with local communities developing plans to prepare for climate change-driven floods.
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Central Michigan University alumna contributes to groundbreaking PFAS transport research
A team of researchers has made significant strides in understanding the environmental impacts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in groundwater and surface water systems. Among them is Eleanor McFarlan, a Central Michigan University (CMU) alumna, whose involvement in the study helped to develop new insights into the behavior of these persistent contaminants. The research, titled "Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Fate and Transport Across a Groundwater-Surface Water Interface," sheds light on how PFAS move between groundwater and surface water...
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CMU trustees set to discuss presidential search updates this week
The Central Michigan University Board of Trustees will convene for committee meetings on Wednesday, September 25, and a formal session on Thursday, September 26, at the Mount Pleasant campus.
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CMU Online announces renewed partnership with United States Postal Services
Central Michigan University Online has announced a renewed partnership with the United States Postal Services, offering an educational opportunity to over 600,000 USPS employees nationwide. This collaboration revives a relationship from 2014 and introduces new benefits, reaffirming CMU Online’s commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.
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79% of college applicants to Isabella County's 4 universities were admitted for fall 2022
Isabella County's four universities admitted an estimated 79% of applicants for fall 2022, an increase over the previous year.
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CMU launches fitness program to prevent falls among older adults
A fitness program tailored to reduce falls among older individuals in mid-Michigan is the latest effort by Central Michigan University (CMU) researchers to improve the lives of older adults.
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CMU launches new career platform for student job searches
Central Michigan University (CMU) has introduced Career Central, a new platform powered by 12twenty, to assist students in their job search. Launched in August 2024, the platform connects CMU students with a network of over 19,000 employers.
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Central Michigan University prepares for its fourth year at America's Thanksgiving Parade
America’s Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Gardner White is preparing for its 98th year in Detroit. The parade, a longstanding tradition for Michigan families, also draws millions of television viewers nationwide every Thanksgiving morning.
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CMU professor Jeffrey Weinstock receives awards and publishes multiple books
Central Michigan University Professor of English Jeffrey Weinstock experienced a summer marked by significant professional and academic achievements. Known for courses such as Monsters and Their Meanings, Fantasy and Science Fiction, Weinstock was recently honored with the Science Fiction Research Award and the Humanities Scholar of the Year award for his contributions to American Gothic and Horror studies.
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CMU hosts town hall on voting safeguards with state officials
On September 21, 2024, Central Michigan University (CMU) will host a Town Hall and Question & Answer event focusing on voting rights and election integrity. Organized by the Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center in partnership with the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of State, the event will feature Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Michigan Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie. The discussion will highlight the steps Michigan is taking to ensure a free and fair election this November.