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Softball vs Akron Doubleheader

The Central Michigan softball team swept Akron during their doubleheader at Margo Jonker Stadium, Friday, March 21, 2025. With the first game being a long and dreadful 16-15 walk-off and coming off the field to win 9-6 in the second. The Chippewas performance led them to 10-15 for the season and 3-2 in conference play. The Michigan State Spartans can look forward to seeing the Chippewas for their next game at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in Secchia Stadium, East Lansing, Michigan.

Fire Up All Night: In It to Win It

Fire Up All Night: In It to Win It turned the Student Activity Center into a late-night entertainment session, running from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025. Hosted by NPHC, MGC, and the MASS Office, the event featured a variety of activities, including open gym, painting and a lively karaoke session. With the gym being open for any attendees to enjoy, the night offered a mix of competition, music and community fun.

Finch Fieldhouse 75th Anniversary

Central Michigan University hosts the 75th Anniversary Celebration of Finch Fieldhouse in Finch Fieldhouse, Saturday, March 22, 2025. Everyone from current students to alumni, faculty, staff and community members came together to discover the building's fascinating history and its ongoing influence. Guests had the chance to check out a life-size historical timeline, interactive exhibits, a photo booth, giveaways and more fun activities. This celebration is a way for CMU to pay tribute to Finch Fieldhouse, which has transitioned from an athletic venue to a dynamic space for education, recreation, and community connection.

Flower Bouquet Making

Central Michigan University Program Board celebrates National Flower Day with Flower Bouquet Making in Wightman 200, Friday, March 21, 2025. Attendees got to choose from a variety of florals offered by Mt. Pleasant's 3 Wishes Floral and Design Studio. The event provided a creative and relaxing atmosphere allowing participants to create and have fun. 

Ramadan Halaqa

Central Michigan's Muslim Student Association held a Ramadan Halaqa event at the University Center Terrace Rooms, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The event gave attendees the chance to break their fast together, engage in spiritual discussion and eat an iftar meal. Central Michigan alumni Munif Hakim led prayers and spoke about the importance of Ramadan.

Kimberly Chapman Artist Reception

Kimberly Chapman presented her "Eighty-Six Reasons for Asylum Admission" art exhibit in the Baber Room Gallery in the Central Michigan University Library, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The exhibit follows why women were commonly admitted into mental asylums in the 1800's. She shows the terrible things women had to go through with her art and the challenges they have faced. "It was a way for men to take outspoken wives or daughters and just put them away and forget about them," Chapman said.  

Keynote Speaker: Simon Tam and Joe Xiang

Central Michigan University hosts Simon Tam and Joe Xiang during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in Plachta Auditorium on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Tam tells his story of growing up and his journey to starting a punk rock band including the struggle to get the band name trademarked and how he overcame it.

Women's Basketball vs. Toledo: MAC Quarterfinals

The Central Michigan women's basketball team lost to Toledo 76-58 in the quarterfinals of the MAC Tournament at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Central Michigan senior guard Jess Lawson led the team with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Central Michigan freshman guard Madi Morson scored 12 points and now holds the record for most points scored by a freshman in CMU\\u2019s history. Morson was also named the MAC Freshman of the Year after averaging 16.5 points per game. Toledo was led by graduate student guard Sammi Mikonowicz, who scored a game-high 18 points, going 5-12 from the field. Toledo moves on to face Buffalo in the semifinals on Friday, March 14, 2025. 

Stand Up for Science Rally

The CMU community gathered for a Stand Up for Science rally outside of the Bovee University Center, on the campus of Central Michigan University, Friday, March 7, 2025. Stand Up for Science was a nationwide rally on March 7 to promote science and protest federal firings and proposed funding cuts from the Trump administration.  

Women Entrepreneurs Panel

Central Michigan's College of Business and the College of Arts and Media teamed up to showcase and empower future women entrepreneurs to overcome gender challenges with the Women Entrepreneurs Panel: Shattering The Glass Ceiling in the Townsend Kiva, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The event was a kickoff in honor of International Women’s Day and hosted three businesswomen panelists including CEO and Principal Designer at Concetti Rachel Nelson, CEO of Franco Tina Kozak and Chief Marketing Officer of Franco Nikki Little to share their experiences with gender challenges.  

A Conversation with Misty Copeland

 

Misty Copeland, a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, spoke to an audience during the ‘A Conversation with Mistry Copeland’ event at Plactha Auditorium, inside Warrnier Hall, March 3, 2025. Copeland is the first Black woman to be promoted to Principal Dancer in the history of the American Ballet Theatre. Copeland answered questions from Central Michigan assistant professor Heather Trommer-Beardslee, and Central Michigan senior Myairra Jefferson, as she described the challenges and struggles she’s faced in her career. 

Lacrosse vs Cincinnati

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. 

Women's Basketball vs Ball State

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. 

Men's Basketball vs. Buffalo

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.

Gather for the Culture

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. 

Glam and Go

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.  

Navigating My Identity

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. 

Organization for Black Unity Fashion Show

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.  

Women's Basketball vs. Western Michigan

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.  

Black Care Starts Somewhere

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.