https://www.wcmu.org/tags/cmu-reporting-project CMU Reporting Project en-US Copyright Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:54:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-05/the-state-of-the-university-is-strong-cmu-president-pushes-toward-brighter-future Central Michigan University President Neil MacKinnon spoke on numerous university challenges and successes, including low enrollment and on-campus changes, during the annual State of the University Address on Wednesday. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:54:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-05/the-state-of-the-university-is-strong-cmu-president-pushes-toward-brighter-future Cristin Coppess https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-06/the-value-isnt-just-the-money-cmu-international-student-enrollment-down-27 “Anytime you’re down in enrollment, there is a budget impact,” said Central Michigan University President Neil MacKinnon. “Generally, international students ... would pay higher tuition as well. So, when you’re using one international student, the budget impact actually is higher than one domestic student.” Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:26:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-06/the-value-isnt-just-the-money-cmu-international-student-enrollment-down-27 Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-11/former-instructor-claims-cmu-rifle-range-poisoned-him-with-lead Michael Brewer can be awake only for four hours until his brain shuts down. When the sun is shining too bright, he has to put the special glasses on. But these are only a few of the symptoms of lead poisoning. There are also migraines, memory loss and seizures that Brewer has been experiencing for the past 20 years.⁠ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-11/former-instructor-claims-cmu-rifle-range-poisoned-him-with-lead Blace Carpenter, Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-25/former-cmu-baseball-player-sues-university-claims-physical-assault Former Central Michigan University baseball player Dean Brown claims he was physically assaulted by an assistant coach and later retaliated against by the athletic department for reporting the incident. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:51:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-25/former-cmu-baseball-player-sues-university-claims-physical-assault Sydney Neal https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-22/lawsuit072215 Ricky “Bird” Clarkson has filed a lawsuit against Central Michigan University's Board of Trustees, the dance program director and other administrative members. Clarkson claims he faced racial discrimination that cost him his job. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 22:31:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-22/lawsuit072215 Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-08/some-cmu-student-visas-and-records-revoked-impact-unclear In an email sent out to the university Friday afternoon, President Neil MacKinnon notified the Central Michigan University community that CMU staff found that several current and former international student records have been terminated without notice by the United States Department of Homeland Security. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:27:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-08/some-cmu-student-visas-and-records-revoked-impact-unclear Courtney Boyd, Lauren Rice https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-08/mackinnon-shares-his-goals-for-cmu-at-his-presidential-investiture In a ceremonial transfer of presidential authority and symbols, Neil MacKinnon was officially vested as Central Michigan University's 16th President. In his speech, he discussed his path to improve CMU through its strategic plan. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:24:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-08/mackinnon-shares-his-goals-for-cmu-at-his-presidential-investiture Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-17/photos-cmu-mens-basketball-takes-on-buffalo WCMU Public Media is excited to be partnering with Central Michigan University's sports photography class this semester to showcase the work of student journalists. Under the direction of Jeffery Sauger, students are tasked with attending a variety of sporting events in the Mount Pleasant area to learn what it's like to be in the field and turn photos on deadline. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:03:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-17/photos-cmu-mens-basketball-takes-on-buffalo https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-04/photos-best-of-cmu-wrestling WCMU Public Media is excited to be partnering with Central Michigan University's sports photography class this semester to showcase the work of student journalists. Under the direction of professor Jeff Sauger, students are tasked with attending a variety of sporting events in the Mount Pleasant area to learn what it's like to be in the field and turn photos on deadline. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:34:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-04/photos-best-of-cmu-wrestling https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-14/cmu-trustees-receive-backlash-over-possible-health-partnership “We would lose what is special about our clinic and our students would suffer,” CMU Health Certified Assistant Brittany Herrick said during the public comment period. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 23:10:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-14/cmu-trustees-receive-backlash-over-possible-health-partnership Lauren Rice, Blace Carpenter