Central Michigan University

We learn more about Dr. Patty Williamson's research into the disparity of women in the radio industry and one of the reasons, the concept of “System Justification.”

Dr. Patty Williamson, working with her colleague Dr. Heather Polinsky focused on the concept of “System Justification” as part of research on numbers of women in radio.

The tartan was first shown at CMU President Neil MacKinnon's investiture ceremony on April 4, 2025. Students, alumni and faculty had the opportunity to vote on the design in January.

Festival Director Patty Williamson spoke with WCMU's David Nicholas about the festival including a new partnership with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe.

In an email sent out to the university Friday afternoon, President Neil MacKinnon notified the Central Michigan University community that CMU staff found that several current and former international student records have been terminated without notice by the United States Department of Homeland Security.

In a ceremonial transfer of presidential authority and symbols, Neil MacKinnon was officially vested as Central Michigan University's 16th President. In his speech, he discussed his path to improve CMU through its strategic plan.

Artist Kimberly Chapman's exhibit, “Eighty-six Reasons for Asylum Admission,” is housed in CMU's Baber Room Gallery now until July 20.

"Moral Treatment" is the 2024 prize winner is a novel by Traverse City native Stephanie Carpenter. She is also an assistant professor of Creative Writing at Michigan Tech

WCMU Public Media is excited to be partnering with Central Michigan University's sports photography class this semester to showcase the work of student journalists. Under the direction of Jeffery Sauger, students are tasked with attending a variety of sporting events in the Mount Pleasant area to learn what it's like to be in the field and turn photos on deadline.

Geology has led to the engineering to devise systems to restore waterways like PFAs contaminated ponds in West Michigan, making them once again suitable for rearing fish.