Over the weekend, the Mid-American Conference announced the postponement of all fall sports, with plans to seek opportunities to hold competitions this spring. As a member of the MAC Council of Presidents, I can tell you… Read moreMid-American Conference’s decision to postpone fall sports
As we prepare to welcome you back to campus this fall, I’d like to ask for your help in making the 2020-21 academic year the best ever at CMU. During your time on campus, you’ve likely… Read moreFired up for your return to CMU
At Central Michigan University, social responsibility is one of our core values, and it feeds into all we do. It is at the heart of our commitment to educate and prepare engaged, responsible leaders. It is… Read moreOur core values: social responsibility
Back in February, I said that I’d like to use this blog to reflect on our university’s mission, vision and values. Recent weeks have necessitated other messages, but it seems apropos to return to our values… Read moreOur core values: inclusiveness
In recent days, current and former black and African American students have reached out on social media to share their experiences with racism at CMU. I am deeply saddened by their stories; the incidents they describe… Read moreOur promise to address racism and hate
Last week, I watched with shock and sadness the horrific murder of George Floyd. Events such as this — like the recent deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and countless others — are unacceptable tragedies. And… Read moreThe great task before us
Last week, the U.S. Department of Education released new Title IX regulations governing campus sexual assault. These regulations carry the force of law: Colleges and universities that receive federal funding will be required to comply by… Read moreRevisions to Title IX regulations
Learn more This message along with a second, shorter version, began airing across Michigan today. The ads acknowledge the difficult truth of our current reality: Michigan families are struggling. And so, we are doing everything we… Read moreDoing everything we can do for Michigan families
This op-ed appeared in the Detroit News Saturday, April 18, 2020 COVID-19 has changed everything about our daily routines for learning, working and living. It has hit Michigan particularly hard: We have lost thousands of lives,… Read moreOur plan to help students in unprecedented times
As the son of a historian, I often find it reassuring in turbulent times to look to the past to see how others have navigated challenging circumstances. I find this quote from automaker and entrepreneur Henry… Read moreLooking back, looking forward