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CMU Trustees to meet November 18-19, 2026

CMU Trustees to meet November 18-19, 2026

The CMU Board of Trustees will meet next week, with committee meetings Wednesday, Nov. 18, and a formal session Thursday, Nov. 19.
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CMU students put business skills to the test at ERPsim competition

CMU students put business skills to the test at ERPsim competition

CMU students gain hands-on experience using SAP software, collaborating with industry mentors and making real-time decisions at the 2026 ERPsim competition.
Posted November 11, 2026
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A granddaughter's mission to honor her family's World War II legacy

A granddaughter's mission to honor her family's World War II legacy

For Central Michigan University alumna Kim Clarke, ’82, the journey to writing her book began with a personal mission: learning more about her grandfather and the war that kept him from coming home.
Posted November 11, 2026
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