Neil MacKinnon https://www.wcmu.org/tags/neil-mackinnon Neil MacKinnon en-US Copyright Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:24:35 GMT New CMU program will give students $2,000 if they can't find work after graduation https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-15/new-cmu-program-will-give-students-2-000-if-they-cant-find-work-after-graduation Undergraduate and transfers students with at least 60 credit hours left before graduation will be eligible to enroll in the Central Career Guarantee program. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:24:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-15/new-cmu-program-will-give-students-2-000-if-they-cant-find-work-after-graduation Alvin (AJ) Jones 'The state of the university is strong': CMU president pushes toward brighter future 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 Central Michigan University unveils new tartan pattern https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-14/central-michigan-university-unveils-new-tartan-pattern The tartan was first shown at CMU President Neil MacKinnon's investiture ceremony on April 4, 2025. Students, alumni and faculty had the opportunity to vote on the design in January. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:06:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-14/central-michigan-university-unveils-new-tartan-pattern Brianna Edgar MacKinnon shares his goals for CMU at his presidential investiture 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 CMU president begins charting 'a new era of growth' in Mount Pleasant and beyond https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-18/cmu-president-begins-charting-a-new-era-of-growth-in-mount-pleasant-and-beyond On Nov. 1, Neil MacKinnon, Ph.D. became Central Michigan University's 16th president. He comes to Mount Pleasant from Augusta University in Georgia, where he was the provost and the executive vice president of academic affairs. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-18/cmu-president-begins-charting-a-new-era-of-growth-in-mount-pleasant-and-beyond Rick Brewer, Jack Ecker