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Recent News About Central Michigan Chippewas
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Central Michigan honors tribal school teacher Corey Jones with prestigious award
A much-deserved reward for a deserving educator and a bit of a financial boost for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Tribal School and Recreation Center, Wii Maajiikwad.
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CMU’s Tom Borrelli to be inducted into athletics hall of fame
Tom Borrelli, who concluded his 33-year tenure as head coach of the Central Michigan wrestling program last spring, will be inducted into the CMU Marcy Weston Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 class. The induction ceremony is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 20 at McGuirk Arena, followed by an introduction at the CMU-Ball State football game on Saturday, Sept. 21.
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CMU to host Hall of Fame induction ceremony honoring six former student-athletes
Central Michigan University (CMU) will honor six former student-athletes as inductees into the Marcy Weston CMU Athletics Hall of Fame during its annual 2024 induction ceremony. The event is scheduled for Friday evening at McGuirk Arena, beginning at 6 p.m. ET. It is free and open to the public.
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Ryan Watson among inductees into CMU Athletics Hall of Fame
Ryan Watson, a former cross country and track & field standout at Central Michigan University (CMU), will be inducted into the CMU Marcy Weston Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 class. The induction ceremony is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 20, at McGuirk Arena, followed by an introduction at the CMU-Ball State football game on Saturday, Sept. 21.
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Central Michigan University releases 2023-24 athletics annual report
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.—The 2023-24 Central Michigan University Athletics Annual Report has been released online and will be mailed to specific donors. It is also available at www.cmuchippewas.com.
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Eric Fisher reflects on family ahead of Hall of Fame induction
Football was a job and a career for Eric Fisher. But a decade in the NFL, a Super Bowl ring, and two Pro Bowls add up to many memories.
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Two-sport standout Chad Pleiness to be inducted into CMU Hall of Fame
Chad Pleiness, known for his dual-sport prowess as an NCAA Division I student-athlete, will be inducted into the CMU Marcy Weston Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 class. The induction ceremony is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 20 at McGuirk Arena and will be followed by an introduction at the CMU-Ball State football game on Saturday, Sept. 21.
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Gymnast Sarah Dame to be inducted into CMU Athletics Hall of Fame
Sarah Dame, a distinguished gymnast from Central Michigan University (CMU), is set to be inducted into the CMU Marcy Weston Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 class. The ceremony will take place on Friday, September 20, at McGuirk Arena.
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Kaitlyn (Schultz) Miller joins CMU Hall of Fame
Kaitlyn (Schultz) Miller, the first four-time All-Mid-American Conference volleyball honoree in Central Michigan history, will be inducted into the CMU Marcy Weston Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 class. The ceremony is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 20 at McGuirk Arena and she will also be introduced at the CMU-Ball State football game on Saturday, Sept. 21.
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Central Michigan University kicks off athletic season with Fire Up Fest
Central Michigan University officially opened its 2024 athletic season by hosting the annual Fire Up Fest pep rally on Wednesday night outside the John G. Kulhavi Events Center in Mount Pleasant, Mich.
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CMU Athletics hosts welcome back picnic for student-athletes
Nearly 500 Central Michigan University student-athletes from all 17 sports attended the annual CMU Athletics Welcome Back Picnic on Sunday evening at the Soccer/Lacrosse Complex. The event coincided with the start of the Fall 2024-25 semester, which begins Monday morning.
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Central Michigan Athletics opens sale of 2024-25 basketball season tickets
Central Michigan Athletics announced that 2024-25 season tickets and parking passes for both men's and women's basketball will be available starting today at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased or renewed through Ticket Central on cmuchippewas.com or by calling the CMU Athletics Ticket Office at (989) 774-3045.
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CMU mourns loss of former gymnast Nicole Bills
Central Michigan University (CMU) Athletics announced the passing of former gymnast and CMU Marcy Weston Athletics Hall of Famer Nicole Bills, who succumbed to cancer on August 18.
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Central Michigan launches task force for name image likeness opportunities
Central Michigan Athletics has established an NIL Task Force within its athletic department to facilitate Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities for Chippewa sports programs and student-athletes. This group will act as a liaison for the community, student-athletes, prospective donors, and businesses interested in supporting NIL activities at CMU.
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Alex Rose makes history as first Pacific Islander finalist at Paris Olympics
PARIS, France — History was made by Alex Rose.
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Central Michigan announces promotional themes for six home football games in 2024
Central Michigan Athletics announced its annual promotions schedule for its 2024 home football games on Monday. Each game has a promotional theme, and CMU's full schedule is posted online.
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Former CMU athlete Alex Rose set for third Olympic appearance representing Samoa
Alex Rose, a former Central Michigan University track and field athlete, will represent Samoa in the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. This marks his third appearance at the Olympics, having previously competed in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 and Tokyo in 2020.
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Ten Chippewas earn CSC academic all-district at-large honor
Central Michigan University featured 10 student-athletes in College Sports Communicators' (CSC) Academic All-District At-Large release Tuesday, with representatives from Chippewa Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Women's Golf, and Wrestling. CMU's 2024 CSC Academic All-District honorees are:
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Central Michigan Athletics unveils advanced indoor practice facility upgrade
Central Michigan Athletics has upgraded its Turf Bay indoor practice facility with a new state-of-the-art surface, featuring AstroTurf's advanced RootZone 3DSF 52-ounce turf system. The installation was carried out by AstroTurf Great Lakes, the exclusive distributor for AstroTurf in Michigan.
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Chippewa athletes contribute significantly to Mount Pleasant through extensive volunteer work
Central Michigan student-athletes supported the Greater Mount Pleasant community in 2023-24 by participating in 239 volunteer events, amassing a total of 3,735 community service hours. This contribution generated an economic impact of $118,787 for the local area.