I remember surviving my first Michigan blizzard. It was just a few months after I began serving as CMU’s 15th president. I was in my car heading to a Shared Governance meeting when I got a… Read moreWeathering winters in Michigan
During a recent interview, a journalist asked me: “Is the traditional four-year public research university still relevant today?” It’s a question currently being asked of many leaders in higher education. I wanted to share my response… Read moreThe future of higher education
Last week I traveled to New Mexico with our football team. We were accompanied by more than 400 students from the Marching Chips; our cheer team; dance team; and sports medicine, communications, multimedia, and photography, and… Read moreAthletics and our university mission, vision and values
In just a few days, nearly 3,000 students will complete their educational journey at Central Michigan University. Commencement is an incredible achievement — the culmination of many years of late nights, long days and a lot… Read moreCountdown to commencement and happy holidays
As we prepare to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, I thought I’d share a few of the things I feel most thankful for this year. I am thankful for the wonderful experiences CMU is providing my daughter…. Read moreA Thanksgiving message to the university community
It’s National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, and I’d like to thank the students and staff of CMU’s Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center for their excellent work raising awareness, hosting events and engaging our campus in… Read moreFood for thought
It has been just over one year since I joined the Central Michigan University community as your 15th president. In that time, I’ve become convinced of one very important fact: Every day, in every corner of… Read moreSharing a president’s perspective