Central Focus
Central Focus is a weekly segment diving into the heart of innovation at Central Michigan University. Each week, host David Nicholas uncovers and shares remarkable stories from the CMU campus, highlighting groundbreaking projects and research conducted by students, faculty, and staff members. From cutting-edge studies to notable achievements and published works, Central Focus brings these discoveries to the forefront.
Latest Episodes
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Dan Kildee, a life-long Michigander, served in Congress from 2013-2025. He is currently the President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. -
A CMU grad who cut his teeth in sports broadcasting. In 2019, he stepped into the role of lead play-by-play announcer for CMU football and men’s basketball. -
CMU is receiving national recognition as one of 70 colleges and universities in the U.S. receiving the 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Wellness. -
While in Italy, CMU Trumpet Professor Neil Mueller had the opportunity to delve into the history of the instrument and one of its most important early practitioners -
In May, Neil Mueller traveled to Trento, Italy to conduct Masterclasses, perform a recital, and continue a long-standing collaboration with fellow trumpeter Ivano Ascari
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Bill Murray is a CMU graduate. His daughter Rowan was diagnosed with autism at age 3, and he has developed a supportive app to help children navigate challenges they face -
Tim Otteman's gift is a named green space and an endowment fund for the Department of Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Administration -
Central Focus: Hollywood or HistoryScott Roberts is a Professor of Social Studies Education at CMU. He has worked with colleagues as a co-editor on a series of books, “Hollywood or History.” -
More from CMU student Calvin Older, studying in Tblisi, on the changing perception of the refugees from fighting in Georgia, Ukraine and Russia. -
CMU senior and International Relations major Calvin Older captures the voices of Georgians and Ukrainians displaced by war
