Neil MacKinnon

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.

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.

On Nov. 1, Neil MacKinnon, Ph.D. became Central Michigan University's 16th president. He comes to Mount Pleasant from Augusta University in Georgia, where he was the provost and the executive vice president of academic affairs.