The Central Michigan Women’s Lacrosse team was defeated by the Cincinnati Bearcats 13-6 during their game in the CMU Soccer/Lacrosse Complex, Sunday, March 2, 2025. This brings the Bearcats to their third straight win, improving to 4-3 for the start of the season and leaving the Chippewas at 0-5 overall. Securing back to back goals in the last minute of the game and fighting hard, the Chippewas were not able to catch up to the Bearcats.
Central Michigan lost in overtime against conference-leading Ball State 60-58 at McGuirk Arena, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. Central Michigan’s leading scorer was freshman guard Madi Morson with a game-high 26 points. Central Michigan freshman forward Ayanna-Sarai Darrington recorded 12 points and a season-high 21 rebounds. Ball State was led by junior guard Lachelle Austin who had a season-high five steals and a team-high 17 points. Central Michigan moves to 7-8 in MAC play, 12-15 overall and sits seventh in their conference. Their next game will be against Toledo, on Saturday, March. 1, 2025.
The Central Michigan university men's basketball team defeats the Buffalo Bulls 73-69 in McGuirk Arena, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. Senior guard/forward Jakobi Heady and senior guard Anthony Pritchard led the team, scoring 18 points each.
The Central Michigan Multicultural Academic Student Services hosts a Gather for the Culture event for Black History Month in the Towers Eatery, Tuesday, Feb. 25. 2025. The event featured vibrant decorations celebrating Black History Month, creating a welcoming atmosphere for staff and students to enjoy a menu filled with traditional soul food.
The Central Michigan University Program Board hosted a Glam and Go event in the Student Involvement Center, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. Upon arrival students could decorate their own makeup bags and take cosmetic products home when they were done. Students could pick one of each item including a powder puff, fake eyelashes, a headband and lotion with chapstick. Everyone who attended also got to pick what color bag they wanted and how they wanted to decorate it.
Central Michigan’s Multicultural Academic Student Services (MASS) held a presentation on ‘Navigating My Identity’ at the Sarah and Daniel Opperman Auditorium, in the Park Library, on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. The presentation was run by Central Michigan senior Imani Ellsworth and featured a speech and Q&A with Central Michigan professor Dr. Rene Shingles. During the event, attendees learned how one's identity navigates where they are in life, and who they become in spaces not designed for them.
Central Michigan University’s Organization for Black Unity hosts its 25th annual fashion show titled High School: Back in Session in Plachta Auditorium, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. The show consisted of six scenes based on high school stereotypes: nerds, hipsters, rebels, preppy, athletes and popular. The auditorium was filled with enthusiastic and supportive fans cheering on the models as they flaunted their outfits during the show.
The Central Michigan University women's basketball team defeats Western Michigan 56-43, with freshman guard Madi Morson leading the team with 26 points, in McGuirk Arena on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. The win brings a sweep against Western in football, men's basketball and women's basketball all in the same season for the first time since 1991.
Multicultural Academic Student Services hosts Black Care Starts Somewhere as part of Black History Month events to inform students on the best way to care for their skin, hair and mental health in the University Center Rotunda on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.
The Central Michigan University wrestling team defeated the Michigan State wrestling team 22-12 in a non conference dual as their last home meet of the season in McGuirk Arena, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. The Chippewas hosted their senior night recognizing four seniors Vince Perez, Cameron Wood, Alex Cramer and Johnny Lovett. The regular season for the Chippewas will close with a wrestling dual at The University of Michigan at 5p.m. in Ann Arbor, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025.
CMU's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and the Department of History, World Languages and Cultures hosts Dr. Gregg Hecimovich, a professor from Furman University, as a speaker for the William T. Bulger Lecture Series in Opperman Auditorium on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. Hecimovich talked about the process of his research learning about Hannah Crafts and the novel she wrote while escaping slavery.
Central Michigan’s Multicultural Academic Student Services (MASS) held a Restorative Practices for Campus Communities presentation as part of Black History Month events at the Sarah and Daniel Opperman Auditorium in the Park Library on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. The event was hosted by Central Michigan student Taylor Martin and discussed how restorative practices can build a stronger community at CMU.
CMU students have the chance to hone their professionalism, table manners and networking abilities at the Mocktail Mixer and Etiquette Dinner in the Bovee University Center Rotunda, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Participants practiced appropriate dining manners, participated in facilitated conversations and made formal connections with possible employers. With an emphasis on career readiness in all domains, the event made sure students acquired useful skills for upcoming professional encounters.
Central Michigan lost a nail-biter against conference-leading Akron 85-82 at McGuirk Arena, on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Central Michigan junior forward Ugnius Jarusevicius recorded a game-high 32 points and 10 rebounds. This is his second straight 30-10 game and his seventh double-double of the season. Senior guard Anthony Pritchard had 15 points, six assists and went a perfect 6-6 from the free-throw line. Despite starting just seven players, Central Michigan cut the lead to two with five seconds remaining. However, Akron senior guard Shammah Scott would make two free throws to put the game out of reach. Central Michigan moves to 11-14 overall and 4-8 in MAC play. Their next game is against Ohio, on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025.
Central Michigan gymnastics defeated Eastern Michigan 195.625-194.150 at McGuirk Arena, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. This is CMU’s eighth straight win as they improve to 5-0 at home and 3-0 in MAC play. CMU will face off against undefeated Kent State, on Sunday, Feb. 23. The winner of the meet takes control of first place in the MAC.
Central Michigan University’s Office for Institutional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosts the Klymyshyn Symposium on Inclusive Excellence and Social Justice in the Bovee University Center, Wednesday, Feb. 12 through Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. The event is an opportunity to highlight and increase awareness of research initiatives conducted nationally that focus on equity, inclusion, belonging and social justice.
Central Michigan University’s Office of LGBTQ Services and Gender Equity Programs hosts its annual Dogs and Donuts event in the Center for Student Inclusion and Diversity, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. The event was open to everyone to enjoy donuts and pet dogs, while discussing self love and healthy boundaries.
The Central Michigan University wrestling team defeated the Kent State wrestling team 36-0 in McGuirk Arena, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. This was CMU's third straight win and brings the team to 7-9 overall. Their next home match will be Sunday, Feb. 16 against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE).
Central Michigan lost to Marquette 17-5 at the CMU Soccer/Lacrosse Complex, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Central Michigan senior attacker Reagan Martinsen led the Chippewas with two goals and three points. Senior goalkeeper Alexa Martel made 15 saves and allowed 17 goals. Central Michigan’s next game is against Lindenwood, on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.
The Central Michigan University religion program hosted a Religion Area Valentine's Panel in Sarah and Daniel Opperman Auditorium, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. There were four professors who presented slideshows to advertise their upcoming classes over the next few semesters. The professors also gave insight and stories on how their religious classes can be tied into Valentine's day. The Religion program hosts two of these events every year, one at Halloween and another at Valentine's Day.
