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A map rendering of the Smart Zone

Research and business hub SmartZone nears final design for south end of CMU campus

Design plans for a new SmartZone on the CMU campus are almost complete. CMURC will screen developments for the 300-acre space. 

Poet Marc Hudson read a selection of his work to a full house last month at the Wellspring Literary Series tenth season kickoff
In its tenth season, Wellspring Literary is art for all

Next Monday, November 12, a crowd will assemble. To the naked eye, they’ll probably look like they don’t quite belong together, but in this room behind the tall sparkling glass that faces Broadway street everyone is connected.

Central Michigan University opens up campus to community events: Haunted tours, international poets

Central Michigan University is hosting several community events that are free and open to the public in the upcoming weeks.

A resident participates in montessori activities
Montessori techniques are bringing purpose and independence to assisted care

How do you bring more independence and dignity to the end of life assistance so many Americans need? An assistant professor and master's degree student at CMU say it's simple: apply well-respected techniques used to accomplish the same thing at the beginning of life. 

Robert Fanning has been hosting the Wellspring Literary Series at Art Reach for ten years
The CMU professor who wants to bring poetry back to the streets

Robert Fanning wants average Americans to realize that poetry is there for them, not just old guys in tweed coats. He'd also like more CMU students to stay in Mt. Pleasant after graduation. 

45 iRide buses service Isabella County
One of the Midwest’s largest rural public transit systems is helping Isabella County get around town

For elderly and disabled residents in rural areas, getting out of the house can be a challenge. In the heart of the mitten state, iRide makes doctor's visits, grocery shopping, and a simple day on the town possible. 

Mile Marker 29 on the MidMichigan Bike Pathway
Q&A with the CMU student who rode his bike 4000 miles for charity

John Maus fell in love with cycling for the freedom it gave him as a teen. Now he rides to give kids with heart problems a lifetime of freedom.

Mid Michigan College establishes campus food pantry to combat student food insecurity

Mid Michigan College is taking a proactive approach to address its students’ access to nutritious food.

Second generation barber Bill Cook inside Bob's Barbershop
Over sixty years later, Bob’s Barbershop continues to thrive

Bill Cook spent thirty-five years working alongside his father Bob. Today, their family barbershop continues to thrive -- one donut, one haircut, and one conversation at a time.

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