Ben Andera focused first on the transition ushered in during the extraordinary time Covid 19

A sporting goods company founded in Southwest Michigan, more about the grayling, the fish, and final thoughts on his passion for protecting our abundant state waterways

From my conversation with Carrie Marsh and Bryan Whitledge from CMU’s Clarke Historical Library, more stories I wanted to share.

Robert Kohrman was a CMU professor for nearly forty years. He was an avid angler. He collected books and articles about sport fishing his entire adult life.

This fall, a $350,000 gift will launch EmpowHER Leadership at CMU, designed to guide and mentor female student athletes.

Central Michigan University has been one of the hardest hit by new federal immigration policies for obtaining student visas. CMU President Neil MacKinnon told faculty, students and staff to prepare for budget cuts.

The Michigan Learning Channel, a collaboration among the state’s public broadcasters, is built on fundamentals, but it too has evolved with the times.

Bipartisan bill would require K-5 teachers to take a time-intensive literacy training. Roughly 6,300 teachers have already completed the training.

Data from the Michigan Department of Education puts the state’s 2025 high school graduation rate at 84%, a new high since the state started using its current calculation in 2008.

Ferris State University is now the eighth school to provide students with up to $10,000 toward their education if they agree to work in under-served communities across the state after they graduate.