Central Focus
New episodes every Wednesday evening
Central Focus is a weekly segment from WCMU Public Media diving into the heart of innovation at Central Michigan University.
Each week, host David Nicholas uncovers and shares remarkable stories from the CMU campus, highlighting groundbreaking projects and research conducted by students, faculty, and staff members. From cutting-edge studies to notable achievements and published works, Central Focus brings these discoveries to the forefront.
Latest Episodes
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Over the years, many initiatives to foster awareness and acceptance at CMU. Dr. Kyle Oldham is CMU’s first Associate Vice President of Engagement and Student Affairs. -
The writer spent time in the WCMU studios for an extended conversation -
The acclaimed and award-winning writer is best known for her novel, "The House on Mango Street" She has also written poetry, short-stories and children's books
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Dr. Neil MacKinnon has launched a formal launch to the most ambitious fund-raising campaign in school history. So far, the university has raised $237 million dollars! -
Grants from both Covenant Healthcare and MyMichigan Health will fund the new Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University -
CMU has received a $1 million grant to fund the development of a mobile health simulator, taking the training to the health care providers serving rural Michigan. -
Dr. Cole Bartels, Trombone Professor, CMU’s School of Music, is releasing a new CD, “Technological Eclipse” I learned about the formation and transformation of the group -
Professor Christi Brookes is taking on the role of Interim Vice Provost for Academic and Curricular Affairs for CMU -
A long-standing tradition at CMU marks 80 years this week. The Summer Speech-Language Specialty Clinic wraps up its month-long camp on Thursday the 30th. -
Dr. David Patton retires at the end of July after 25 years at CMU. He started as an assistant professor in Geography. Many jobs followed in the years that followed.
