Central Michigan University News

Case Western Reserve University has named Yale University's Amy Backus as its new athletic director, making her the first female to serve in the role in a permanent capacity.

David D. Matthews, 62, of 124 Tally Ho Drive, husband of Sue Cleary Matthews, died Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at Self Regional Medical Center.

To the surprise of many attending the meet-and-greet with U.S. Rep. Gary Peters on Monday, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer made an unexpected guest appearance.

Levi O'Brien admits that he is a bit of a long-shot in the race for Jim Stamas ' 98th District State House seat.

Because tuition accounts for almost half the revenue for Central Michigan University, decreased enrollment rates at CMU have had a direct impact on the university's budget over the last four years.

"I didn't have any points or anything," the St. Clair sophomore said. "I was honest, not being mean, lying or crying.

Taylor Martin, left, and Tracy Thomson, right, stand at Versailles in Paris, France moments before Martin proposed to Thomson in the fall of 2013.

Norma Bailey, education professor and LGBTQ activist, hugs Karry Kelly after Kelly said, "she's just been a huge part of our lives."

Longtime Ingham County Treasurer Eric Schertzing confirmed Tuesday that he intends to run for the 8th Congressional District seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers.

A 25-year-old Central Michigan University freshman was arrested at 3 a.m. Sunday, for fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct and assault and battery.

Four superintendents, including Fruitport's Bob Szymoniak, will be interviewed for the soon-to-be-vacant Muskegon Area Intermediate School District superintendent position.

The Community Compassion Network's annual benefit dinner raised $4,250 through donations and a silent auction - enough to fund the operation of the food pantry for an entire week.

"We're looking for the best possible teachers to bring back to Pasco County," Clayton said Thursday from a Central Michigan University job fair, as candidates streamed into the auditorium.

Central Michigan University's Greek community surpassed its own expectations, raising $30,075 for Special Olympics during Greek Week 2014.

Threshold Academy families are sharing their stories to help secure another sponsor for the Ionia County charter school which is being forced to close because Central Michigan University pulled its authorization because of the school's low academic achievement.

Assistant Photo Editor Community members listen to the Mount Pleasant Union Township Board of Trustees decide whether to add a supervisor of Parks and Recreation on Wednesday.

A Central Michigan University professor was arraigned at the Isabella County Trial Courthouse on April 9, after being jailed for trespassing at The Cabin.

The Northville Central Business Association is dedicating its "Girls NIght Out" event Friday to support "Kelly's Home," a project established by Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity to honor a local woman who died of complications of bulimia last September.

Local ABC affiliate WZZM-13 has announced Greg Ghering as the new nightside Connection Desk Editor.

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