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Trustees approve updates to strategic plan, presidential priorities
During its September meetings, the Central Michigan University Board of Trustees reflected on the 2025-26 academic year and discussed new priorities for the year ahead.
Posted September 24, 2026
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Student wellness program takes next step with Keep Going Grant
A CMU student wellness program launched last year using Go Grant funds, thanks to money from the second round and a generous alumni donation.
Posted September 24, 2026
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A 19-year marathon, still running
Students, faculty, and community members will gather at sunrise to read Leaves of Grass by American poet, Walt Whitman.
Posted September 24, 2026
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