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Isabella County’s institutions spent $2,409,265 on men’s basketball teams in 2023
Men’s basketball teams from Isabella County received $2,409,265 during the 2023 season, up 9.8% from the previous year.
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Central Michigan University sees rise in student voter participation
Since 2014, Central Michigan University (CMU) has steadily increased voter participation rates among students through registration, education, and access. According to the newly released 2022 data from the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement (NSLVE) report, 45.6% of CMU students voted in 2022, up from 34% in 2018. This increase highlights the growing civic engagement among students on campus. The data reflects a broader trend of heightened civic awareness among CMU students compared to institutions nationally. According to NSLVE, the 2022 average voting rate...
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CMU student honored for contributions to nonpartisan democratic engagement
Central Michigan University and the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) have announced that Matthew Thomas has been recognized as part of the 2024 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll. The honor roll awards college students for their efforts in advancing nonpartisan democratic engagement at participating campuses. Thomas joins a group of 137 students recognized for their voter registration, education, and turnout efforts in their communities.
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Central Michigan University student awarded prestigious Newman Civic Fellowship
A prestigious civic leadership award will play an important role in helping Central Michigan University student Brooke Gordon achieve her goal of becoming an active citizen. Gordon, a senior from Rochester Hills, was named a 2024-25 Newman Civic Fellow. She aspires to a career in higher education administration to ensure students are knowledgeable about the impact they can make by unifying to create social change.
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CMU announces launch of revamped Admissions and Aid website
Central Michigan University (CMU) is set to launch a new Admissions and Aid website on July 9, marking a significant transformation in how prospective undergraduate, graduate, and international students engage with the institution.
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CMU Trustees adopt budget supporting strategic priorities
The Central Michigan University (CMU) Board of Trustees has approved a $443.2 million operating budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025. This budget aims to support academic programs, student services, and strategic priorities aligned with CMU’s strategic plan, according to Mary Hill, Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services.
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CMU Medical Education Partners celebrates milestone with graduation ceremony
On Friday, June 14, CMU Medical Education Partners hosted a graduation ceremony for 41 physicians who completed their residency and fellowship programs. Most of these learners began this phase of their training during the pandemic, facing rapid and unprecedented changes in the healthcare system. This class demonstrated significant capability and adaptability as they learned to trust themselves and their colleagues to care for patients during a global medical crisis.
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Isabella County's only university spent $10,996,154 on football teams in 2023
Isabella County's institution spent $10,996,154 on their football teams in 2023, an increase over the previous year.
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DEI mentorship fosters community at Central Michigan University
Navigating college as an incoming student can be both exciting and intimidating. For first-generation students, those with visible or invisible disabilities, minoritized individuals, or those who identify with other marginalized groups, the experience can often be more challenging.
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Central Michigan University trustees to review budget proposal at upcoming sessions
The Central Michigan University Board of Trustees will hold committee meetings on Monday, June 24, and meet in formal session Tuesday, June 25, on the Mount Pleasant campus.
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CMU professor elected fellow at Geological Society of America
Dr. Mona Sirbescu, a professor of geology in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Central Michigan University (CMU), has been elected to Fellowship in the Geological Society of America (GSA). The Fellowship is awarded “in recognition of a sustained record of distinguished contributions to the geosciences,” marking a significant milestone in Dr. Sirbescu’s career.
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CMU merges integrated marketing with digital strategy teams
Central Michigan University’s University Communications team has merged its integrated marketing and digital strategy teams. John Veilleux, chief marketing officer and vice president of University Communications, said the move will ensure a more engaging and consistent digital experience for website visitors and provide better support for campus partners.
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Research links COVID-19 outbreaks to rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria
A Central Michigan University doctoral student is investigating the relationship between COVID-19 outbreaks and antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in wastewater. Chris Haupt, a doctoral candidate in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, has been analyzing samples collected from Mount Pleasant during the pandemic to determine if there was an increase in antibiotic-resistant genetic material.
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CMU launches new biotechnology program amid rising industry demand
The College of Science and Engineering at Central Michigan University has announced the launch of a new Biotechnology program, set to begin in Fall 2024. This program aims to equip students with the technical skills and professional development needed for the growing biotechnology sector.
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Provost Mathews announces interim leaders for health professions college
Nancy E. Mathews, Provost and Executive Vice President, has announced an interim leadership team for The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions, as Dean Tom Masterson prepares to step down this summer. After leading the college for nearly 11 years, Masterson will serve as dean through June 30 and then plans to return to a faculty role in the spring semester of 2025.
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Edward Plawecki Jr., CMU trustee class '75 honored with public service award
The State Bar of Michigan announced that Central Michigan University Trustee and alumnus Edward Plawecki, Jr. (’75) is a recipient of the 2024 Frank J. Kelley Distinguished Public Service Award. This honor is awarded annually to state bar members who have served in public office in a way that significantly contributed to the nation, state, and the recipient’s community, and to those who “demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, fairness, leadership, excellence, dedication to principle and dedication to the ideals of democracy.”
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CMU medical students create short film depicting life of family physician
As part of their coursework in the Medicine and Society class, eight second-year medical students at Central Michigan University created a short film about the life of a family physician. The course explores topics and skills in research methods, public health, and humanities to address the ethical, legal, and cultural aspects of medicine in society. Students are encouraged to use art forms to explore the subject matter, often presenting paintings, poems, and creative educational materials.
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CMU plans three-day Juneteenth celebration focusing on community building
Central Michigan University (CMU) will celebrate Juneteenth this year with a series of events spanning three days, aiming to reflect on past celebrations while steering the holiday towards a more deliberate future. The highlight of the celebration is a community gathering at Mount Pleasant’s Island Park from 4 to 8 p.m. on June 19, marking the conclusion of the festivities.
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Central Michigan University partners with SpartanNash for educational benefits
Central Michigan University and food solutions company SpartanNash have announced an educational alliance, providing significant benefits to over 17,000 Associates nationwide. The collaboration, which began in December 2023 and will continue until December 2028, highlights both institutions' commitment to enhancing the growth of SpartanNash Associates and their families.
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Student's research prompts state action on contaminated pond
A Central Michigan University student researching a slow-moving plume of hazardous chemicals made a discovery that prompted a state agency to pause its use of a fish-stocking pond.