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Community mourns Central Michigan University student that was killed while driving home in Wyandotte
Read full article: Community mourns Central Michigan University student that was killed while driving home in WyandotteAn emotional tribute took place by a Downriver community to remember an 18-year-old college student killed while driving home from school.
Whitecaps radio announcer answers last-minute call, rushes across state to cover Detroit Tigers game
Read full article: Whitecaps radio announcer answers last-minute call, rushes across state to cover Detroit Tigers gameAfter two years without calling a game due to the pandemic, the play-by-play announcer for the West Michigan Whitecaps got a chance to achieve his dream over the weekend and answered a last-minute call to drive across the state and cover the Detroit Tigers on the radio.
Former Central Michigan baseball star raking for defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers
Read full article: Former Central Michigan baseball star raking for defending champion Los Angeles DodgersA former Central Michigan baseball star is off to an incredible start and has forced his way into the starting lineup for the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
Central Michigan University students group not “fired up” for classes
Read full article: Central Michigan University students group not “fired up” for classesMOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Central Michigan University shows no signs of shutting down campus as it nears 300 coronavirus (COVID-19) cases associated with it’s university population. The administration is pushing to keep students on campus until it is no longer feasible, but tensions with students are increasing. However, the Central Michigan District Health Department reports it’s identified 260 cases related to CMU’s student population. A group of students participating in a #NotFiredUpForFall campaign put up signs in popular spots on campus Monday calling on the university to suspend in-person classes. CMU President Bob Davies addressed these requests in a letter on Aug. 28.
Central Michigan University threatens to suspend partying students amid pandemic
Read full article: Central Michigan University threatens to suspend partying students amid pandemicMOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Central Michigan University school officials are threatening to suspend students who attend large parties as cases of coronavirus spike on campus. A video surfaced online showing police breaking up a party at the Deerfield Village Apartments near campus in Mount Pleasant. Aug. 22, 2020: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 96,024; Death toll now at 6,389In a letter to students, the university said it may fine or suspend students who take part. “The actions of a few selfish students have ruined an entire year for thousands of their peers,” the letter said. The school requires mandatory self-screening every day for students and staff.
Central Michigan to start, end fall semester early -- here are all the new important dates
Read full article: Central Michigan to start, end fall semester early -- here are all the new important datesMOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Central Michigan University announced Monday that the school will start and end its fall semester early because of the coronavirus (COVID). New CMU fall semester start date: Aug. 17, 2020New CMU fall semester end date: Nov. 25, 2020CMU President Bob Davies said the semester will now begin Aug. 17, two weeks earlier than previously scheduled. Eight-week courses for the Fall I session will begin Aug. 31 and end Oct. 23. “Central Michigan University will continue to adhere to this guidance closely. We are thrilled to have our students returning to Mount Pleasant for the fall semester, and we will ensure we do it as safely as possible."
Central Michigan eliminates men’s track program as part of coronavirus (COVID-19) cuts
Read full article: Central Michigan eliminates men’s track program as part of coronavirus (COVID-19) cutsMOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Central Michigan University has eliminated its men’s track program as part of budget cuts triggered by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Athletic Director Michael Alford said the indoor and outdoor men’s track teams are affected. “Hundreds of students have participated in this longstanding, successful program at Central Michigan, and we know this will impact them, and supporters of this program, greatly.”The decision was made as part of budget planning around the pandemic, Alford said. Scholarships for current men’s track and field students, including those awarded to new students starting in the fall, will be honored for the rest of their CMU careers, university officials said. “My heart goes out to these student-athletes," Alford said.
Central Michigan University moves classes online amid coronavirus outbreak
Read full article: Central Michigan University moves classes online amid coronavirus outbreakDETROIT – Central Michigan University will move classes online after spring break due to coronavirus concerns. “Out of an abundance of caution, and to prevent and contain the spread of the coronavirus, all CMU classes will move online after spring break through March 20. As campus remains open and operations will continue, staff are expected to report to work. Park Library remains open. The Counseling Center remains open and also provides online counseling services.