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
The past three weeks have been among the most difficult in my career in higher education. To say that we are navigating uncharted waters is an understatement — the coronavirus is impacting everything about our way… Read moreAdapting in uncertain times
Congratulations – you’ve made it to spring break! You have worked hard this semester, and you’ve earned a few days away from classes for a mental health break. I know many of you are heading home… Read moreHappy spring break, CMU!
“At Central Michigan University, we are a community committed to the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, discovery and creativity. We provide student-centered education and foster personal and intellectual growth to prepare students for productive careers, meaningful lives… Read moreOur mission: responsible citizens
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