Central Michigan University

While it awaits the wrecking ball, Open House planned for final visits to CMU’s historic Barnes Hall

Plans for the Open House include outdoor activities like volleyball, cornhole, and frisbee. For those unable to attend, the hall will remain open to alumni visits through Saturday, April 27.

Fashion meets diversity at 21st annual Threads Fashion Show

Students at Central Michigan University set out to knock down barriers in the fashion industry at the annual Threads Fashion Show. Collections by student designers were modeled by a variety of body types, demonstrating that fashion is for all.

Maple syrup, traditional dance, and the Scottish games round out a diverse season of festivals

Mid-Michigan residents and visitors alike will find endless options for keeping busy throughout April and May. 

Central Michigan University Sergeant’s dedication to Special Olympics takes him to Middle East

More than a decade after a former supervisor encouraged Sergeant Riley Olson to get involved with Special Olympics Michigan, he took the trip of a lifetime to represent fellow Michigan officers in the middle east. 

Escape room to open on the campus of CMU

Titled Survival is Insufficient, this year’s iteration of the CMU Escape Room will run the weekends of March 29-31 and April 5-7.

Heather Trommer-Beardslee works with students in the studio
To teach science, Central Michigan instructors are turning to dance

As a growing body of evidence suggests improvements in science competency through the arts, Central Michigan instructors are bringing dance to biology and beyond. 

March Madness: Mt. Pleasant is the place to be

A superstar comic, a Russian art exhibition, an Irish celebration, and the annual Celebration of Life Powwow round out a busy month for arts and culture in Isabella County. 

Business simulation game provides real-life benefits

Jobs and scholarships were on the line as over 200 student competitors from Central Michigan University were mentored by 40 businesses for the 7th Annual ERPsim Invitational Competition.

RecycleMania takes over CMU campus

The international competition pits colleges and universities against each other--and even different departments within the same institution--for the same purpose: To improve recycling numbers across college campuses.

Dr. Kevin Miller surrounded by commercial sports drinks in his office
CMU researcher studies salty solution for muscle cramps

Dr. Kevin Miller has been researching pickle juice for over a decade. Today, the CMU professor thinks the brine may trigger a reflex that helps reduce muscle cramping. 

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