Central Focus
Wednesdays at 4:44pm; Thursdays at 8:45am; and Fridays at 2:34pm
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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The elimination of federal funding effective October 1 of 2025 presents perhaps the biggest challenge for WCMU moving forward. -
Osheen Dubey's genetic treatment and Nadia Khiabani's delivery system could one day be used to combat other neurological disorders or other forms of cancer. -
Osheen Dubey is working on a targeted genetic therapy for Glioblastoma. Nadia Khiabani is focused on a safer way to deliver the treatment to where it is needed. -
The food pantry is part of the Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center. Graduate student Campbell Geary is the center Program Coordinator and oversees the pantry operation. -
After CMU students get that knowledge in nature experience up north, they bring their newfound creative inspiration back to the main campus in Mt Pleasant. -
For the past two summers, CMU students have been able nurture creativity on Beaver Island. Robert and Denise Fanning teach poetry and art in two special one-week classes.
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Niki Osakue is from Nigeria and Botswana. Her life journey is both tragedy and loss, but also optimism and a goal to help others. -
An important part of preparing students for future careers is access to practical experience. Dr. Emma Powell works with The Washington Center in our nation's capital -
CMU has a center designed to offer help in public speaking. Executive Director Lesley Withers talks about its role in preparing students -
Professor James Melton taught a course in Germany designed to bridge gaps in cultural understanding and business communication.
