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Today at 11:28 AM  "Based upon a review of the facts and the law, it is clear that Mr. Ramsey presented an immediate danger of death or great bodily harm to Deputy Jacobi," the report reads. "As such, Deputy Jacobi acted properly in self-defense."

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.

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.

Monday, January 21, 2013  14-year-old James Persyn and his sister will be honored with a Lifesaving award for his help in saving the life of the CMU student who had been kidnapped and raped last week.  A link to the original Detroit Free Press article is provided.

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.

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, 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.

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

Friday, May 11, 2012  Central Michigan University is asking students who were in close contact with 19-year-old Nicholas Collins to call health officials.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  Students worked in teams practicing forensic science procedures and protocols for mapping an actual crime scene in an outdoor setting.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Central Michigan University says it has received accreditation for the new medical school that's set to receive its first class of future doctors next year.