Pay it forward. Impact lives.

Central Michigan University is community, friendships and belonging. It is evolving knowledge, unique opportunities and personal growth. Ultimately, alumni say CMU, its faculty and staff, student organizations, and learning experiences led them to their careers and fueled their contributions to the world.

It’s why so many remain involved. It’s why so many alumni and friends alike eagerly pay it forward. 

Whatever your CMU story is, however CMU has impacted your life, we're here to help you foster that same type of life-changing experience for generations of students to come.

CMU Chippewas pay it forward — fiscal year 2024


$26 million

in fundraising

22,600 donors

$5.8 million

in gifts from $1-$10,000