The Central Michigan RSO Indivisible CMU and academic fraternity Sigma Tau Delta hosts its first Banned Book Read In on the Park Library West Lawn, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. Participants were encouraged to bring a blanket or comfy chair, snacks and a banned book or borrow one from the library. Books were also provided to "adopt" from Sigma Tau Delta with a piece of paper taped onto the cover giving a reason why the book was banned.
Central Michigan University hosted the All Major Career Fair in Finch Field House on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. Students could bring a resume and were given a chance to talk to representatives from different companies for internship and career opportunties. There was a backdrop set up for free headshots students could take with their phones. Food was provided and there were 750-900 students who showed up.
The Central Michigan university volleyball team sweeps Eastern University 3-0 at McGuirk Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 7 ,2025. Natalia Rejment lead with nine kills. The team will head to face Buffalo on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
The Central Michigan volleyball team lost to Bowling Green State University 3-0 at McGuirk Arena, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. The Chippewas finished with a total of 37 kills and the Falcons finished with 36. The team will be back in McGuirk Arena on Tuesday at 6 p.m. to face Eastern Michigan University.
Servpro of Mount Pleasant, Clare and Houghton Lake hosts its second annual First Responder 5K at Island Park, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. Runners enjoyed coffee, snacks and donuts before they took their mark at 9:30 a.m. All proceeds from the event benefit the Isabella County Fire Responders Fund, which supports essential programs for local fire departments and fire responders. Runners and walkers followed a scenic route through Mount Pleasant parks and trails, finishing with a race t-shirt and a finisher medal. The Mount Pleasant MMR and Fire Department brought their vehicles and equipment for tours of the trucks for the little ones. With 45 runners, every detail of the event reflected community spirit and appreciation.
The Central Michigan Softball Team destroyed the Lansing Community College Stars, during their pre-season matchup at Margo Jonker Stadium, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.
The Central Michigan men’s D1 hockey team lost against the University of Toledo 5-1 at Martin Ice Arena on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.
The Central Michigan soccer team falls short 1-0 against Northern Illinois in the CMU Soccer Complex on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. Northern Illinois senior defender Aubrey Robertson scored the only goal of the game, assisted by freshman defender Elle Wainscott. The CMU soccer team will face off against Massachusetts at home Sunday, Oct. 5.
Chamakta Central of Central Michigan University hosts its third annual Garba Night in the Student Activity Center, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. Chamakta Central is an Indian cultural dance team on campus that started with three e-board members and now has thirteen. CMU senior Bhuvi Pundir, president of Chamakta Central, describes Garba Night as a "festival of community and sense of belonging."
Central Michigan University field hockey defeats Ohio University 5-4 in a 10-minute overtime at Cristy Freese Field on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Senior forward Mallory Camryn scored a total of three goals, with senior forward/midfielder Amelia Lane and junior midfielder both scoring one. The field hockey team will head to Amherst, Massachusetts, on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, to face the University of Massachusetts Minutemen.
The Central Michigan women’s D2 hockey team defeated Michigan State University 5-2 at Martin Ice Arena on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Central Michigan sophomore forward Maisie Angerman scored a goal as CMU moved to 2-0 on the season. Their next game is on the road against MSU on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025.
The Central Michigan Chippewas defeated the Eastern Michigan Eagles 24-13 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. CMU did well on both sides of the ball, with redshirt quarterback Joe Labas throwing for 138 yards and a touchdown. Redshirt senior defensive lineman Michael Heldman recorded 1.5 sacks and two solo tackles. This puts CMU 2-0 at home on the season and 3-2 overall. CMU takes on Akron on the road next Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.
The 36th Annual Zonta Applefest was held at Papa's Pumpkin Patch, in Mount Pleasant, on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. The event featured a bake sale, children’s games, vendors, farm produce, and wagon rides.
The Central Michigan Women’s Soccer Team tied the University of Toledo, 1-1, on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. With goals scored by the Chippewas' freshman forward, Jimena Perez Ayala, and the Rockets' freshman midfielder, Molly Kennedy, both teams finished with double-digit shots on goal.
What makes CMU feel like home to you? The CM Life Visuals Desk used their cameras to capture their own answers to this question. Their photos tell the story of the way CMU brings people of many different backgrounds together into one place to call home.
Starting the year with a promise of change, the Central Michigan University Board of Trustees announced its unanimous decision to install board Vice Chair Denise Williams-Mallet as the new board chair beginning in January 2026 at their meeting on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. President Neil MacKinnon also announced five 2025-26 presidential priorities, putting emphasis on the anticipated completion of the Strategic Enrollment and Management Plan in November.
FEATURE: The Central Michigan University football team had their home opener against Wagner at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. The Chippewas dominated with a score of 49-10. Nearly 19,000 fans were in attendance.
ACTION: Central Michigan clobbered Wagner College 49-10 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. CMU redshirt senior quarterback Joe Labas threw for 241 yards and three touchdowns. CMU redshirt senior linebacker Dakota Cochran recorded his first interception of the year. The Chippewas have a conference-leading five interceptions on the season. CMU's next game is on the road against Akron on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.
Central Michigan University celebrates the eve of the first home football game with Fire Up Fest in downtown Mount Pleasant on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. East Broadway St. was covered in food trucks, live music and free giveaways. The event was to continue to grow the connection between CMU and the community in Mount Pleasant.
The Central Michigan University field hockey team was defeated 5-2 against James Madison University at Cristy Freese field on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. Junior forward Cameron Pluciennik scored both goals for Central, the first one being assisted by junior defender Hailey Bainer and the second by sophomore forward Carolena Ryon. The team will head to Muncie, Indiana to face Ball State University on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025.
