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Mount Pleasant shows off its Fired-Up colors
As the city of Mount Pleasant, Michigan, prepares to welcome students back to Central Michigan University, members of the local community are literally painting the town maroon.“
Posted August 21, 2026
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From the Classroom to Critical Missions: CMU Helps Prepare the Next Generation Workforce During Northern Strike
CMU students contributed to one of the nation's largest military training exercises while developing the skills needed for careers using drones.
Posted August 20, 2026
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CMU announces a new era in health administration
CMU's Health Administration Division announces the formation of its Advisory Board, bringing together a group of health executives leaders from across the nation to ensure graduates are prepared to lead the healthcare environment.
Posted August 20, 2026
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