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Playing in place of injured starter Dak Prescott, Rush engineered a game-winning drive to set up Brett Maher’s 50-yard field goal as time expired in a 20-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Against Tampa Bay, Rush completed 7 of 13 passes for 64 yards for a 67.5 quarterback rating. In his six-year NFL career, Rush has started just two games. Rush, 28, was undrafted out of CMU, but signed with the Cowboys, made the team and signed a three-year, $1.66 million contract. MOREFrom cut to starter, CMU’s Cooper Rush takes over at QB for Dallas Cowboys

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The Dallas Cowboys included quarterback Cooper Rush in their final cuts of the 2022 preseason, releasing the former Central Michigan University quarterback. The Cowboys signed Rush to their practice squad, then activated him before Sunday’s season-openng 19-3 loss to Tampa Bay. Although the Cowboys are expected to sign another quarterback, Rush will take snaps as the No. Against Tampa Bay, Rush completed 7 of 13 passes for 64 yards for a 67.5 quarterback rating. Rush, 28, was undrafted out of CMU, but signed with the Cowboys, made the team and signed a three-year, $1.66 million contract.

The University of Michigan remains the third best public university in the United States in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings released Monday, Sept. 12. Multiple Michigan universities are featured in the national rankings. Out of the directional schools, Central Michigan University led the way with a No. Eastern Michigan University is ranked along several other schools in the No. 2 and Harvard University, Stanford University and Yale University tied at No.

Kalil Pimpleton won’t have to juggle his options anymore. The former Muskegon Big Reds and Central Michigan standout was featured prominently in the HBO series “Hard Knocks” which followed the Detroit Lions throughout their preseason training camp this past August. The Muskegon native will officially be signing with the New York Giants and will be placed on the team’s practice squad heading into Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season. As a returner, Pimpleton hauled in 48 punts for 567 yards and two touchdowns. The 5-foot-8 athlete registered a 4.49 in the 40-yard dash at his pro day and added and added a 4.04 shuttle time and a 6.93 three-cone drill time.

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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the President Richard Nixon’s signing of Title IX legislation, Central Michigan University and Northern Michigan University will play in the first college volleyball match in the history of Mackinac Island. The exhibition match begins at noon Saturday at Mackinac Island High School and tips off the 2022 season for both teams. The Chippewas, who return star libero Aly Gurtiza, will play an intrasquad scrimmage Friday before traveling to Mackinac Island. CMU begins its regular season with a trip to the Memphis Invitational Aug. 26 against Eastern Washington. Northern Michigan was 12-15 in 2021 and features former Lowell High School star Meghan Meyer, a 6-foot middle blocker who earned all-league honors as a redshirt freshman in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

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Former Central Michigan University standout Zach McKinstry is changing teams and perhaps earning some extra opportunities. The Los Angeles Dodgers dealt the 27-year-old utility player to the Chicago Cubs for veteran reliever Chris Martin Sunday. In three seasons, McKinstry has played in 74 games for the Dodgers, hitting 10 doubles and eight homers in 176 at-bats with a .210 batting average, .266 on-base average and .403 slugging percentage. McKinstry also played parts of three seasons with the Great Lakes Loons, ending the 2016 season in Midland. MORELos Angeles Dodgers give former CMU star Zach McKinstry first big-league call-upFormer CMU standout Zach McKinstry tries to work way back up Dodgers’ system

Central Michigan head football coach Jim McElwain announced he had a seizure over the weekend.

The Mid-American Conference Football Media Day will be one coach short Tuesday. Central Michigan University coach Jim McElwain suffered a seizure Sunday, the university announced Monday. According to a tweet by McElwain, “all the tests have come back good.”

Central Michigan University scored the trifecta in the 2022 Major League Baseball Draft, with three Chippewas drafted Sunday and Monday. Jakob Marsee and Mario Camilletti followed Monday, giving CMU three MLB draft picks, the most since 2018. The Houston Astros finished off the second round Sunday by picking Taylor, who was 29-8 in three seasons at CMU. Marsee hit .310 with 12 homers and 101 RBIs in three seasons at CMU, including a .345 average with seven homers in 2022. CMU was 43-19 in 2022, winning the MAC Tournament and qualifying for the NCAA Regionals.

Former Muskegon Big Red standouts Kalil Pimpleton and Jacorey Sullivan are bringing back the Elite Skillz football camp. The two Central Michigan University graduates will host their second annual camp on Saturday, July 9, from 1-3 p.m. at Hackley Stadium in Muskegon. The camp is free for athletes ages 5-17 and parents are also welcome to attend. Pimpleton and Sullivan are coming off a memorable run with the Central Michigan football program, which ended with a 24-21 win over Washington State in the Sun Bowl this past winter. He recently signed with the Alabama Airborne of Major League Football to pursue his football career.

MOUNT PLEASANT, MI — A former Central Michigan University football player accused of sexually assaulting two women — one inside an on-campus dorm, the other outside a popular bar — is a step closer to facing a jury. Willie L. Reid, 23, was charged in March with two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct using force or coercion. The charge involves penetration and is a 15-year felony.

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Justin Simpson walked and Jakob Marsee singled, with Simpson coming home on a Danny Wuestenfeld single. Aidan Shepardson walked to load the bases, and Garrett Navarra walked to force in CMU’s second run of the inning. It stayed 5-5 until the top of the ninth, when Navarra walked the first two batters after reaching 3-2 counts on both. After two outs, Marsee singled and Wuestenfeld walked to load the bases. Morgan added two hits, while Simpson walked twice.

Danny Wuestenfeld hit a two-out, walk-off single in the bottom of the 12th to give the CMU baseball team a 3-2 win over Liberty University in an NCAA Baseball Regional elimination game Saturday at the University of Florida. After a sacrifice bunt moved the runners up, Zach Lechnir entered to pinch run for Navarra. Jakob Marsee lined out to second for the second out, but Wuestenfeld singled to score Lechnir with the winning run. Jordan Patty, a senior from Midland High, started for CMU and allowed three hits, one unearned run and five walks over six innings. CMU took a 1-0 lead in the third inning when Adam Proctor, a senior from St. Johns, walked and moved to second on Camilletti’s single.

Central Michigan University battled, but Florida scored four runs in the eighth inning Friday to send the Chippewas to the elimination round. CMU took the lead with a run in the third when Aidan Shepardson singled to drive in Justin Simpson. Florida answered with single runs in the third, fifth and sixth innings for a 3-1 lead. The Chippewas tacked on two runs in the top of the ninth when Mario Camilletti walked and moved to second on a Simpson single. Andrew Taylor, a sophomore from Caledonia, started for CMU and went five innings, giving up four hits, two runs and one walk, striking out nine.

Max Majerle, a 6-foot-4 guard and son of CMU legend Dan Majerle, made his commitment official Thursday, signing to play basketball for the Chippewas. Max Majerle played one season at Scottsdale Notre Dame Prep before transferring to Phoenix Arcadia. His father, nicknamed Thunder Dan Majerle, ranks as one of the top men’s basketball players in CMU history. In seven seasons, Dan Majerle was 136-89. MOREFormer NBA, Central Michigan star Dan Majerle fired as Grand Canyon coachGreatest single-season scorers in Michigan high school history

For the third consecutive season, Central Michigan University’s baseball team is headed to the NCAA Tournament. CMU heads to the NCAA Regional in Gainesville, Florida as the No. How to watch: ESPN+In 2019, CMU was 1-2 in the Mississippi regional and followed with a 2-2 record in the Notre Dame regional in 2021. The Chippewas knocked off Miami (Florida) in 2019 and the University of Michigan in 2021. Game InformationWho: Central Michigan University (42-17) vs. Florida (39-22)Where: Condron Family Ballpark (Gainesville, Florida)When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 3MORECMU baseball continues NCAA Tournament streak2022 College Baseball Championship: Michigan and Central Michigan have tough draw for this weekend’s regional

For the third consecutive season, the Chippewas will compete in the NCAA Baseball Tournament after beating Ball State, 11-7, Sunday to claim the Mid-American Conference tournament title. CMU, 42-17, opens the NCAA tournament at 6:30 p.m. Friday in Gainsville, Florida, taking on the home team. “In a sense, the NCAA tournament is more relaxing than the conference tournament,” CMU coach Jordan Bischel said. It’s good to be competing against national competition, good to show that CMU can play with anyone.”CMU’s path to the NCAA tournament was not an easy won. Patty, a former Midland High standout, will make his third consecutive appearance in an NCAA tournament.

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A Michigan court has reinstated a lawsuit against ESPN by a former college gymnastics coach at Central Michigan University.

The court on Thursday found a lack of “minimal due diligence” by investigative reporter Dan Murphy when he referred on Twitter in 2019 to Jerry Reighard, who coached women’s gymnastics at Central Michigan University.

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Central Michigan University is defending its decision to eliminate the men’s track team, saying it was a financial move and not a discriminatory step.

MOUNT PLEASANT, MI — Central Michigan University President Robert O. Davies said the decision to eliminate CMU’s men’s track team was based on financial, compliance and student success considerations and had nothing to do with alleged racial discrimination now being investigated by the U.S. Department of Education. “These allegations were made by an individual unaffiliated with the university whose consulting business aims to push universities like ours into reinstating canceled track programs even when it is not in the best interest of the institution or its students,” Davies said during a press conference Thursday, April 28. “I want to be very clear. Allegations of racial discrimination are unfounded, and an investigation is not an indictment.”

MOUNT PLEASANT, MI — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights will investigate allegations that race-related discrimination played a role in Central Michigan University’s elimination of its men’s track team in 2020. CMU officials confirmed the university was notified of the investigation in a Department of Education letter dated Monday, April 25.

Brock Townsend and Derek Pennington Jr. have plenty in common. The two Caledonia sophomores already have two years of varsity football experience, are good friends and that’s not all. Townsend and Pennington recently received their first Division I offer, too - both coming from Central Michigan University.

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PLEASANT, MI - Students interested in pursuing a career in leadership in the armed forces by attending one of the country’s military academies will have a chance to learn more about their options. A military academy fair will take place at Central Michigan University on Wednesday, April 20. Advisors from the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy, West Point, and the Merchant Marine Academy will be available to discuss the application process. Interested students and parents should email moolenaar.RSVP@mail.house.gov to RSVP for the event. More from MLiveCMU temporarily closing four residence halls as enrollment sinksCentral Michigan University reports 10% drop in fall enrollmentCentral Michigan University updates mask policy as COVID-19 cases drop

PLEASANT, MI - Central Michigan University released a new set of masking guidelines based on updated guidance from the CDC and state leaders as COVID-19 cases continue to trend downwards. The campus has seen a low number of cases and in the community, according to Davies’ email. This includes any indoor areas where faculty or instructors are teaching students or collaborative research is taking place. More from MLiveFewer than 700 COVID-19 patients in Michigan hospitals as 7-day average of new cases remains at lowest level since summer1 student or 46? Michigan school claims error in COVID-19 outbreak reportingFree at-home COVID tests and masks arrived too late, experts sayCOVID ‘Deltacron’ variant: Where is it?

PLEASANT, MI - Central Michigan University will temporarily shutter its entire North Community in fall 2022, closing four residence halls in response to declining enrollment, according to a letter to student residents sent 10 a.m. Thursday, March 17 by Executive Director of Student Affairs Kathleen Gardner. Enrollment estimates suggest CMU will have more housing available than student residents, according to the letter. Students who have signed up to live in the four North Community residence halls will be moved to other residence communities, according to the letter. CMU’s losses have been the most pronounced, however: Since 2016, the university has lost more than 36 percent of its enrollment. Eastern Michigan University and Ferris State University have also seen a decline of more than 25% over the past five years.

Saginaw Valley State University held an NFL Pro Day Wednesday, with the SVSU coach pushing the potential of small-college football players who need an opportunity. “There are a lot of (NCAA) Division II players in the NFL, players from the GLIAC (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference). The SVSU camp was scheduled in conjunction with the NFL Pro Day Tuesday morning at Central Michigan University. “CMU has been outstanding in allowing other athletes to participate in their Pro Day,” Brady said. Other SVSU players included Kyle Junior, Tim Kidd-Glass, Chris Nelson and Tommy Scott.

Had Thomas been convicted at trial of assault with intent to murder, he would have faced a potential life sentence. CMU football players had been having a party at an apartment, which attracted a large crowd. “Witness 2 believes this was probably the stolen Draco that (Thomas) had.”Police recovered such a gun when they arrested Thomas. The criminal complaint against Thomas also lists a 20-year-old man as a suspect, though it appears that man was never charged with a crime related to the shooting. Read more:Detroit-area man charged in double-shooting of CMU studentsWarrant issued for suspect in shooting of CMU quarterback, senior studentCMU quarterback, senior student shot during off-campus apartment party

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PLEASANT, MI - Central Michigan University’s executive director for admissions is no longer employed by the university, a CMU spokesperson confirmed Monday, Jan. 31. After a message mistakenly posted to CMU’s scholarship portal told students they had received the university’s full-ride Centralis Scholarship, Lee Furbeck reached out to the families of 58 students who were identified to have been in the portal at the time, according to a previous statement by the university. The university has offered to raise the scholarships of those 58 students to the equivalent of full tuition.

A university in Michigan says it erroneously notified students that they would receive top tuition awards, just days after another school in the state said its prospective students were mistakenly told they had won full-ride scholarships.

A university in Michigan says it erroneously notified students that they would receive top tuition awards, just days after another school in the state said its prospective students were mistakenly told they had won full-ride scholarships.

An admissions director is out of a job after dozens of prospective students inadvertently were told they had won full-ride scholarships to Central Michigan University.

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A test of Central Michigan University's new messaging system "inadvertently" told 58 students they won an award that provides full tuition, room and board, money toward books and supplies and $5,000.

Central Michigan University is blaming a technical error for mistakenly telling the students they'd been awarded a full ride.

PLEASANT, MI - Central Michigan University erroneously told students on its scholarship portal over the weekend they had won the university’s full-ride Centralis Scholarship. After realizing the mistake, the university decided to give out full scholarships to all students affected, according to a statement. CMU is offering to increase the scholarships of 58 students to the equivalent of full-tuition in response to them seeing the Centralis Scholarship message, according to the statement. CMU staff accidentally posted the message while testing a new technology over the weekend, according to the statement, and MCU’s Executive Director of Admissions, Lee Furbeck, reached out to the families of those the university identified as having been in the portal during the testing.

Dozens of prospective Central Michigan University students who were mistakenly told they had won full-ride scholarships that include room and board have received an apology from the school — and offers of the equivalent of full-tuition scholarships.

Dozens of prospective Central Michigan University students who were mistakenly told they had won full-ride scholarships that include room and board have received an apology from the school — and offers of the equivalent of full-tuition...

Follow Josh VanDyke on TwitterCentral Michigan's Kalil Pimpleton (88) races to the end zone in a game against Western Michigan at Central Michigan University on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com)Kaytie Boomer | MLive.comMUSKEGON – Kalil Pimpleton has always dreamed of playing in the National Football League and now that dream moved one step closer to becoming a reality. The former Muskegon Big Red and Central Michigan University standout announced via social media Sunday that he will be forgoing his final year of eligibility and entering his name into the 2022 NFL Draft field. Pimpleton transferred from Virginia Tech to Central Michigan in 2018 after logging just one rushing attempt in five games for the Hokies. As a prep standout at Muskegon, Pimpleton was a 3-star recruit according to 247sports.

Central Michigan University found the perfect way to cap a whirlwind bowl week, stunning Washington State to claim a Sun Bowl title Friday in El Paso, Texas. Washington State was scheduled to play Miami (Florida) in the Sun Bowl, but Miami pulled out because of COVID. It created the natural pairing of CMU and Washington State, although it forced the Chippewas to travel to El Paso from Tucson Thursday. Kalil Pimpleton, a junior from Muskegon, set up CMU’s final first-half touchdown with a 45-yard punt return to the Washington State 9-yard line. Gabalis replaced Washington State starter Jayden deLaura, who did not return for the second half.

Students and staff on campus at Central Michigan University (CMU) will be required to get their COVID-19 booster shot by mid-January, the school reported Wednesday.

The Central Michigan University football coach will lead the Chippewas into the Sun Bowl, taking on Washington State in El Paso, Texas at noon Friday on CBS. We got back from practice … by the way, does anybody know where to get Washington State film? “The people at Washington State, the people at the Sun Bowl have done a great job of cobbling this together. “A year ago, during the COVID season, the shortened season, the Mid-American Conference originally canceled the season,” McElwain said. “I love these guys,” McElwain said.

Central Michigan University will play in a bowl game after all, but it will take a little more travel for the Chippewas. CMU takes on Washington State in the 88th annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl at noon Friday in El Paso, Texas. The Chippewas arrived in Tucson, Arizona on Sunday and practiced Monday in preparation for Friday’s Arizona Bowl against Boise State. The Sun Bowl Association announced the pairing of CMU and Washington State Monday. Washington State is 7-5 and makes its third appearance in the Sun Bowl, with wins over Purdue in 2001 and Miami in 2015.

The Central Michigan University football team arrived in Arizona Sunday and practiced Monday for its bowl game Friday. What bowl, however, remains up in the air after expected Arizona Bowl opponent Boise State announced Monday that it was withdrawing from the Barstool Arizona Bowl because of COVID-19 issues on its football team. According to ESPN.com, Arizona Bowl officials have not canceled the bowl game and are seeking a replacement for Boise State. But Central Michigan could also find another bowl game, if it can get a release from its Mid-American Conference commitment to the Arizona Bowl. Boise State finished its season at 7-5.

McElwain announced CMU’s 2022 recruiting class Wednesday after receiving 14 letters of intent on the first day of the NCAA early signing period. “His track record is developing great offensive lines … lines that have been productive and obviously guys that have the opportunity to go on to the next level. “This place, long before me, has really established a long line of great offensive linemen. You have to continually think 18 months ahead.”CMU is 8-4 after winning its final four games of the regular season, including victories over rivals Western Michigan and Eastern Michigan. “For Central Michigan University, this is a great time.

CMU researchers have discovered unexpected populations of native mussels in the Detroit River, an area that hasn’t been searched for the mollusks since 1998.

SAGINAW, MI — Saginaw County Health Department leaders said a new partnership with Central Michigan University will expand and improve public health services in the community. “As an academic health department, we gain greater capacity to investigate and find answers to some of Saginaw’s most pressing issues that impact public health,” said Christina Harrington, health officer at the Saginaw County Health Department. “Health department clients will benefit from access to CMU medical experts while students gain an added clinical learning environment through the health department.”The agreement represents the latest tie connecting the health department and university. Among previously-established ties: Dr. Delicia Pruitt serves both as the health department’s medical director as well as an associate professor of family medicine at CMU. The CMU Health site sits about 400 feet from the health department’s headquarters on North Michigan near the Cooper Avenue intersection.

KALAMAZOO, MI – Western Michigan University saw a large drop in enrollment from 2020 to 2021, following a years-long trend. Overall, the university has 7.1% fewer students in fall 2021 than in fall 2020, according to numbers reported by WMU. For traditional four-year programs, the sophomore class had the largest enrollment drop, from 3,423 students to 2,943 students, a 14% decrease. Related: Central Michigan University reports 10% drop in fall enrollmentThe enrollment drop at Western this year was smaller than Central Michigan University’s, which shrunk by about 10%. Related: Fall enrollment drops 2.8% at Grand Valley State UniversityGrand Valley State University saw a smaller enrollment decline for fall 2021.

PLEASANT, MI - Central Michigan University’s fall enrollment has dropped roughly 10% compared to last year, according to a letter from CMU President Bob Davies. While the decline is concerning, it’s not unexpected, Davies wrote.

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MOUNT PLEASANT, MI - Central Michigan University announced Wednesday, Oct. 13 it had received the final report on an independent investigation into whether its employees had facilitated or turned a blind eye to sexual harassment at a Lansing public relations firm. The report described the allegations concerning three CMU employees as unfounded - but also identified areas of concern the university could improve to avoid similar abuses.

MOUNT PLEASANT, MI - An independent investigation has cleared three Central Michigan University employees of wrongdoing in connection with sexual harassment allegations at a Lansing public relations firm, according to a letter from CMU President Bob Davies. Some of Bucholz’ accusers were current CMU students or recent graduates when they worked with him, according to previous MLive reporting. The investigation sparked from allegations shared with the university by Lansing City Pulse reporter Todd Heywood, according to the letter. Central Michigan Life advisor David Clark was also alleged to have kept directing students to Vanguard internships despite knowing about previous interns’ experiences. Read more:CMU suspends staff, launches investigation after students it sent to Lansing PR firm report sexual harassmentCentral Michigan University reinstates staff suspended during PR firm investigationMichigan Press Association suspends CMU staffer amid investigation into Lansing PR firm

MOUNT PLEASANT, MI - Central Michigan University will have its own maroon-and-gold float in this year’s America’s Thanksgiving Parade, held in Detroit Thursday, Nov. 25, according to a news release from the university. CMU is still designing the float, but it will be more than 100 feet long and 25 feet tall, according to the release. “America’s Thanksgiving Parade is a pinnacle Detroit tradition and also an event seen throughout the country,” CMU President Bob Davies said in the release. Those selected will be notified the week of Monday, Oct. 25, according to the release. If you would like more reporting like this delivered free to your inbox, click here and signup for our weekly newsletter: Michigan Schools.

Colleges and universities across Michigan have different requirements for students as they head back to campus this fall.

An off-campus shooting has left Central Michigan University quarterback John Keller and another student hospitalized for injuries.

A former Central Michigan baseball star is off to an incredible start and has forced his way into the starting lineup for the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

As of 5:30 p.m. Monday crews from a fire department were at the scene working to address the situation. MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – The Dow Science Building at Central Michigan University was evacuated Monday afternoon due to a chemical spill. There were no illnesses or injuries caused by the chemical spill. Police have not provided any information on the chemical that spilled. As of 5:30 p.m. Monday crews from a fire department were at the scene working to address the situation.

Many young men play football their whole lives and sometimes never get a shot at the Super Bowl. “He never touched a football other than me and him tossing it around in the yard,” said Danna’s father Vaughn Danna. Mike Danna was a natural despite breaking his leg and missing five games his senior year. AdMike Danna is now in the NFL playing defensive end for the Chiefs, one win away from a Super Bowl championship. “I would tell Mike before every game ‘Let’s get a quarterback today.’ I would say to Mike, ‘Get Tom Brady,’” said Vaughn Danna.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. (Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers via AP)Tampa Bay Buccaneer cornerback and Macomb Township native Sean Murphy-Bunting is one win away from a Super Bowl championship because he always bet on himself. Sean Murphy-Bunting met with new head coach John Bonemego, who offered him a gray shirt on the spot. When he has his mind set on something, he works hard at it,” said Kim Murphy-Bunting. Kim Murphy-Bunting will be in the stand as always, as his biggest fan.

The Mid-American Conference (MAC) will return with a 6-game football season, meaning all 10 major conferences will play this fall. The MAC was the first of the NCAA division one conferences to postpone their football season due to the coronavirus pandemic. “There are simply too many unknowns for us to put our student athletes in situations that are not clearly understood,” said MAC Commissioner John Steinbrecher at the time. After the Big Ten Conference reversed its decision to postpone the season, pressure built on the rest of the conferences to do the same. Read more: Big Ten reinstates fall football season, with games scheduled to begin Oct. 23-24

The Mid-American Conference (MAC) could be returning to the football field this year following a key vote expected Friday. UPDATE: Mid-American Conference football to return with 6-game seasonThe MAC was the first of the NCAA division one conferences to postpone their football season due to the coronavirus pandemic. It’s expected they’ll vote on whether to have a fall season. Of course, the state of Michigan has a big stake in this with three of the 12 schools in state -- Central Michigan University, Western Michigan University, and Eastern Michigan University. Read more: Big Ten reinstates fall football season, with games scheduled to begin Oct. 23-24

DETROIT In person classes are expected to continue at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant despite more than 300 coronavirus cases recently being linked to the college. Administrators at the college say in person classes will continue until it is no longer possible. In response, students have started a Not Fired Up For Fall campaign to push for classes to move online. The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 106,215 as of Monday morning, including 6,534 deaths, state officials report. The latest update on cases and deaths was given Saturday.

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Central Michigan University shows no signs of shutting down campus as it nears 300 coronavirus (COVID-19) cases associated with it’s university population. The administration is pushing to keep students on campus until it is no longer feasible, but tensions with students are increasing. However, the Central Michigan District Health Department reports it’s identified 260 cases related to CMU’s student population. A group of students participating in a #NotFiredUpForFall campaign put up signs in popular spots on campus Monday calling on the university to suspend in-person classes. CMU President Bob Davies addressed these requests in a letter on Aug. 28.

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Central Michigan University school officials are threatening to suspend students who attend large parties as cases of coronavirus spike on campus. A video surfaced online showing police breaking up a party at the Deerfield Village Apartments near campus in Mount Pleasant. Aug. 22, 2020: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 96,024; Death toll now at 6,389In a letter to students, the university said it may fine or suspend students who take part. “The actions of a few selfish students have ruined an entire year for thousands of their peers,” the letter said. The school requires mandatory self-screening every day for students and staff.

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Central Michigan University announced Monday that the school will start and end its fall semester early because of the coronavirus (COVID). New CMU fall semester start date: Aug. 17, 2020New CMU fall semester end date: Nov. 25, 2020CMU President Bob Davies said the semester will now begin Aug. 17, two weeks earlier than previously scheduled. Eight-week courses for the Fall I session will begin Aug. 31 and end Oct. 23. “Central Michigan University will continue to adhere to this guidance closely. We are thrilled to have our students returning to Mount Pleasant for the fall semester, and we will ensure we do it as safely as possible."

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Central Michigan University has eliminated its men’s track program as part of budget cuts triggered by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Athletic Director Michael Alford said the indoor and outdoor men’s track teams are affected. “Hundreds of students have participated in this longstanding, successful program at Central Michigan, and we know this will impact them, and supporters of this program, greatly.”The decision was made as part of budget planning around the pandemic, Alford said. Scholarships for current men’s track and field students, including those awarded to new students starting in the fall, will be honored for the rest of their CMU careers, university officials said. “My heart goes out to these student-athletes," Alford said.

DETROIT – Central Michigan University will move classes online after spring break due to coronavirus concerns. “Out of an abundance of caution, and to prevent and contain the spread of the coronavirus, all CMU classes will move online after spring break through March 20. As campus remains open and operations will continue, staff are expected to report to work. Park Library remains open. The Counseling Center remains open and also provides online counseling services.

Basketball games for Central Michigan University and Western Michigan University have been postponed due to their opponent’s coronavirus suspicion. Two students from Ohio’s Miami University recently came back from China and have been quarantined. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention are expected to test the two to see if they have the virus.

(CNN) - With his NFL career apparently over, receiver Antonio Brown has enrolled in online classes at Central Michigan University to finish his college degree. Central Michigan confirmed that Brown is currently enrolled in online degree completion coursework at the university. Brown does not attend classes on a CMU campus, CMU said. Brown attended Central Michigan for three years before foregoing his senior year to enter the NFL. The Patriots signed Brown, but shortly after his move to New England, Brown was accused in a federal lawsuit of sexual assault and rape.

Antonio Brown says he has re-enrolled at Central Michigan University -- where he played college football for three seasons. Brown attended Central Michigan and played football there for three seasons (2007-09). A four-time All-Pro who caught 837 passes over nine seasons with the Steelers, Brown wore out his welcome in Pittsburgh after he went missing for two days before the 2018 season finale. But he never played a game for the Raiders, quarreling with the coach and general manager until they, too, released him. The Patriots signed him only a few hours later, giving him a one-year deal.

Antonio Brown says he has re-enrolled at Central Michigan University -- where he played college football for three seasons. CMU confirmed the news in a statement to Local 4: "Antonio Brown is currently enrolled in online degree completion coursework at Central Michigan University. Brown attended Central Michigan and played football there for three seasons (2007-09). A four-time All-Pro who caught 837 passes over nine seasons with the Steelers, Brown wore out his welcome in Pittsburgh after he went missing for two days before the 2018 season finale. The Patriots signed him only a few hours later, giving him a one-year deal.

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A residence hall at Central Michigan University was evacuated Thursday afternoon after a bomb threat. The @cmupd received information about a bomb threat regarding Ronan Hall. Those in Ronan should evacuate, report to the UC and notify their supervisors. Central Michigan U. (@CMUniversity) August 8, 2019Ronan Hall was the first residence structure at Central Michigan Normal.

This Sunday, Devin Scillian hosts an expanded Flashpoint at 10 a.m. that addresses the mass shootings in schools that have both killed and terrorized students across the country. In Flashpoint: Generation Under Fire Devin tackles the question of school shootings and school security from many angles talking to lawmakers, law enforcement, teachers and mental health providers. Theres nothing more important than our children's safety so we hope youll join us for this special Flashpoint. For nearly 20 years, Flashpoint has been a place for respectful discourse about the issues of the day. Meet the Press with Chuck Todd will start at the later time of 11 a.m. on Local 4.

DETROIT – Central Michigan University announced Thursday what it calls a "modest" tuition hike. The university will charge $7 more per credit hour. The 1.96 percent increase to tuition brings the current $358 credit hour to $365. Central Michigan said it usually adjusts tuition in July but decided to adjust and announce it in April to give students and prospective students time to plan. According to CMU, the earlier date also allows the university more time to put together financial aid packages.