Central Michigan University

The philosophy of artificial intelligence: big questions about everyday life

CMU professor Matt Katz says philosophy is about asking questions big and small. The answers affect all of us, every day. 

Taylor Idema and Chris Bundy
Local teen taking community arts pavilion from concept to concrete

After two years of fundraising, planning, and permit processes, Taylor Idema's vision of a place where her community can gather outdoors for music and performances is slated for completion within the year.

Jennifer Harrison, founder of X-Ability, unfolds a child size bodycoat on the table in the family dining room.
X-Ability is making winter play possible for kids with special needs

Jennifer Harrison just wanted her daughter, Zoey, to be able to play outside in the winter. Her solution has become a full-fledged business, empowering other kids to get outside. 

Dr. Juliette Perzhinsky
Q&A with the central Michigan woman changing the way we treat opioid dependency

A physician with a track record of positive change is tackling a national epidemic right here at home. A $433,500 grant is increasing the impact of her work.

Barnes Hall
CMU’s Barnes Hall a casualty of campus improvements, faces 2019 demolition

Improvements to residence life planned for 2019 at CMU necessitate the removal of Barnes Hall. It’s the first of a three-year plan to improve campus living at CMU.

Kevin Park, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychology Neuroscience Program, works in the lab at Central Michigan University.
With a focus on research, Central Michigan University, is putting its stamp on the scientific world

In the U.S., most research is conducted by a small percentage of higher education institutions. With ongoing trials in areas such as mitochondrial repair, tuberculosis, and Alzheimer's disease, CMU is among them. 

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. 

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