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Monday, May 20, 2013  Central Michigan University trustees have approved an additional $350,000 for planning and design for the Saginaw campus of its new medical school.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A former Central Michigan University student accused of putting bleach in her roommate's glass of iced tea following a dispute over dirty dishes will spend four months under house arrest and four months in jail.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Zachary Bunting, 21, of Grand Ledge, tried to slide down a railing of an open stairwell at The B.O.B. in Grand Rapids when he fell four stories.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Governor Rick Snyder unveiled his $50.9 billion budget plan Thursday. A big portion of the his plan is geared towards education.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Kayla Bonkowski was sent back to jail after she was seen inside a bar, which is a violation of her bond.

Friday, January 18, 2013  The Isabella County Sheriff has confirmed that Eric Lee Ramsey was using a BB gun Wednesday when he abducted a Central Michigan University student and sexually assaulted her.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Students are in shock tonight following Wednesday nights abduction of a female student.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Police say Eric Lee Ramsey led them on a two county chase where police were forced to shoot and kill him.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Retired Gen. Colin Powell will speak at Central Michigan University as part of the Mount Pleasant school's annual celebration of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Central Michigan University says it has received additional accreditation as it prepares to open its medical school in summer 2013.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  The "Just in Time" Program had 13 new graduates that are now prepared to take on jobs that local manufacturers say are hard to fill.

Monday, November 12, 2012  Central Michigan University received a resignation letter from William Merrill today.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  A Central Michigan University profesor has been suspended after it was announced that he is the subject of a child pornography investigation.

Monday, October 01, 2012  North Central Michigan College is teaming up with Northwood University to offer a hospitality management degree at its branch campus in Gaylord.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  Total enrollment, including off-campus, is 27,693, down 2.2 percent from last year.