====== Central Michigan University ======

{{:education:central_michigan_university.jpg?600|Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan}}

**Central Michigan University (CMU)** is a public research university located in [[places:mount_pleasant|Mount Pleasant]], Michigan. Founded in 1892, CMU has grown into one of Michigan's largest public universities and serves more than 14,000 students on its main campus. [(cmich>Central Michigan University. About CMU. https://www.cmich.edu/about)]

The university offers more than 200 undergraduate, master's, specialist, and doctoral programs across a broad range of academic disciplines. [(>cmich)]

CMU serves as a major educational, cultural, and economic center for Central Michigan. Its athletic teams compete as the **Chippewas** in NCAA Division I athletics as members of the Mid-American Conference (MAC). [(cmuwiki>Wikipedia. Central Michigan University. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Michigan_University)]

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===== Quick Facts =====

^ Attribute ^ Information ^
| Official Name | Central Michigan University |
| Abbreviation | CMU |
| Founded | 1892 |
| Type | Public Research University |
| Location | [[places:mount_pleasant|Mount Pleasant]], Michigan |
| Students | More than 14,000 |
| Academic Programs | 200+ |
| Athletic Nickname | Chippewas |
| Athletic Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| Campus Type | Small City |

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===== History =====

Central Michigan University was founded in 1892 as the:

* Central Michigan Normal School and Business Institute

Its original mission focused on training teachers for Michigan schools. [(cmuhistory>Central Michigan University. Our History. https://www.cmich.edu/about/our-history)]

Historical names include:

* Central Michigan Normal School and Business Institute (1892–1893)
* Central Michigan Normal School (1893–1895)
* Central State Normal School (1895–1927)
* Central State Teachers College (1927–1941)
* Central Michigan College of Education (1941–1955)
* Central Michigan College (1955–1959)
* Central Michigan University (1959–Present) [(cmunames>Central Michigan University. CMU Names Through Time. https://www.cmich.edu/research/clarke-historical-library/explore-collection/explore-online/cmu-history/historical-lists/cmu-names-through-time)]

On June 1, 1959, the institution officially became Central Michigan University, reflecting its growth into a comprehensive public university. [(>cmuhistory)]

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===== Campus =====

The university's main campus is located in:

* [[places:mount_pleasant|Mount Pleasant]]

within [[counties:isabella_county|Isabella County]].

Campus facilities include:

* Academic Buildings
* Residence Halls
* Research Facilities
* Athletic Complexes
* Student Centers
* Libraries

CMU maintains one of Michigan's largest residential campuses. [(>cmich)]

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===== Academics =====

Central Michigan University offers more than 200 academic programs. [(>cmich)]

Major academic areas include:

* Business
* Education
* Engineering
* Healthcare
* Technology
* Science
* Humanities
* Social Sciences
* Fine Arts
* Communication

The university awards bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees. [(>cmich)]

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===== Research =====

Research activities at CMU include:

* Environmental Science
* Health Research
* Psychology
* Education
* Engineering
* Great Lakes Studies
* Astronomy

Notable research facilities include:

* Clarke Historical Library
* Brooks Astronomical Observatory
* Beaver Island Research Facilities

[(britannica>Encyclopaedia Britannica. Central Michigan University. https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Central-Michigan-University/319127)]

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===== Libraries =====

Major library facilities include:

* Park Library
* Clarke Historical Library

The Clarke Historical Library houses extensive collections related to Michigan history, Indigenous history, rare books, maps, and regional archives. [(cmulibraries>Central Michigan University Libraries. https://www.cmich.edu/library)]

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===== References =====

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