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Private submersible owners collaborate with CMU on Great Lakes research
For the second consecutive year, engineers and submarine captains Alec Smyth from Virginia and Cliff Redus from Texas have brought their self-designed and constructed submersibles to Beaver Island. They teamed up with scientists from the Central Michigan University Institute for Great Lakes Research to conduct research in northern Lake Michigan.
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CMU College seeks expansion amid rising demand for physicians
Each year, the CMU College of Medicine receives thousands of applications from interested students. In 2024, more than 8,000 applicants vied for the 104 spaces available in the coming year’s cohort. Statewide and throughout the Midwest region, demand for physicians is on the rise, especially in rural and historically underserved communities. Consistent with the College of Medicine’s mission, most medical students admitted call Michigan home.
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How much did Isabella County spend on women's football teams in 2023?
Women's football teams from Isabella County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.
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Isabella County's men's football teams receive $10,996,154 in 2023
Men's football teams from Isabella County received $10,996,154 during the 2023 season, up 4.5% from the previous year.
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CMU named University Partner of the Year by Engineering Society of Detroit
Central Michigan University's College of Science and Engineering has been recognized as the University Partner of the Year by the Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD). This accolade acknowledges CMU's exceptional collaboration with the Girls in Engineering Academy (GEA).
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CMU's Grandparents U fosters intergenerational bonds through hands-on learning
Central Michigan University’s Grandparents U Summer Camp has become a yearly tradition for alumna Marjorie Sheppard, Class of 1977. This year's camp, held June 18-20, marked the 16th she has attended. Over that span, nine of her grandchildren have participated alongside her.
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Technology challenges maintaining physical fitness
Technology, particularly cell phones, facilitates connectivity and provides extensive knowledge access. However, it may hinder physical fitness efforts.
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CMU faculty member named as fellow by National Black Nurses Association
The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) has announced its inaugural class of Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing (ADLN) Fellows. The Herbert H. & Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions is excited to see Dr. Kechi Iheduru-Anderson as one of the 176 fellows. She has been an active member of the NBNA.
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Isabella County’s women’s basketball teams receive $2,148,544 in 2023
Women’s basketball teams from Isabella County received $2,148,544 during the 2023 season, up 27.2% from the previous year.
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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.