https://www.wcmu.org/tags/central-michigan-university Central Michigan University en-US Copyright Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:44:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/show/central-focus/2026-04-15/central-focus-grad-inducted-into-the-michigan-journalism-hall-of-fame Steve Jessmore's chance enrollment in a photography class was a life-changer. He worked at several newspapers and, for a time, returned to CMU as university photographer. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:44:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/show/central-focus/2026-04-15/central-focus-grad-inducted-into-the-michigan-journalism-hall-of-fame David Nicholas https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-13/cmu-custodians-seek-new-union-contract-amid-worker-shortage-shrinking-budget A decline in international student enrollment at Central Michigan University has left a multi-million-dollar gap in its budget, leaving union officials concerned that impending cuts will interfere with their contract goals. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-13/cmu-custodians-seek-new-union-contract-amid-worker-shortage-shrinking-budget Cristin Coppess https://www.wcmu.org/show/central-focus/2026-04-08/central-focus-grant-will-fund-expansion-storm-field-research-program At CMU, STORM stands for Student Training for Observational Research in Meteorology. Each August, the program takes students to CMU’s Biological Station on Beaver Island Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:44:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/show/central-focus/2026-04-08/central-focus-grant-will-fund-expansion-storm-field-research-program David Nicholas https://www.wcmu.org/show/central-focus/2026-04-01/central-focus-grant-from-cmu-graduate-will-assist-female-student-athletes This fall, a $350,000 gift will launch EmpowHER Leadership at CMU, designed to guide and mentor female student athletes. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:44:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/show/central-focus/2026-04-01/central-focus-grant-from-cmu-graduate-will-assist-female-student-athletes David Nicholas https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-31/cmu-launches-first-of-its-kind-organ-donor-opt-in-program In partnership with Gift of Life Michigan, Central Michigan University is now giving benefits-eligible employees the option to join the statewide organ, eye and tissue registry. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:51:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-31/cmu-launches-first-of-its-kind-organ-donor-opt-in-program Ava Harmon https://www.wcmu.org/show/central-focus/2026-03-25/central-focus-a-go-grant-leads-to-a-new-cmu-song Jane Amstutz, Manistee junior and Gabe Schall, Saginaw junior, worked with Professor Will Anderson engineered and recorded it in studio in Moore Hall. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:44:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/show/central-focus/2026-03-25/central-focus-a-go-grant-leads-to-a-new-cmu-song David Nicholas https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-20/international-student-enrollment-declines-across-michigan-universities 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. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:32:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-20/international-student-enrollment-declines-across-michigan-universities Cristin Coppess https://www.wcmu.org/show/central-focus/2026-03-18/central-focus-michigan-learning-channel-finds-new-ways-to-teach-kids The Michigan Learning Channel, a collaboration among the state’s public broadcasters, is built on fundamentals, but it too has evolved with the times. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:44:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/show/central-focus/2026-03-18/central-focus-michigan-learning-channel-finds-new-ways-to-teach-kids David Nicholas https://www.wcmu.org/show/central-focus/2026-03-11/central-focus-finding-and-inspiring-future-physical-therapists Karen Grossnickle, clinical education director for CMU’s Department of Physical Therapy, received a 20-25 Go Grant to take the message about PT careers to rural areas. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:44:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/show/central-focus/2026-03-11/central-focus-finding-and-inspiring-future-physical-therapists David Nicholas https://www.wcmu.org/show/central-focus/2026-03-04/central-focus-cmu-writer-speaks-of-sense-of-place-regarding-his-work After exploring the themes in the writing of CMU English Professor Darrin Doyle, our conversation continued, we looked at another influence, sense of place Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:44:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/show/central-focus/2026-03-04/central-focus-cmu-writer-speaks-of-sense-of-place-regarding-his-work David Nicholas