About CMU

Central Michigan University is a leading public research institution located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.

We are committed to providing a comprehensive education that prepares students for successful careers and lifelong learning. With over 14,000 students enrolled, we offer more than 200 programs across various academic fields, including business, education, health professions, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, STEM and more.

Every student deserves an inclusive and equitable learning environment, and we strive to make that a reality through our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Explore what CMU offers and why we are a top choice for higher education in the Midwest.

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By the numbers

1st

in the nation for participation in Alternative Breaks


1

of two Adobe Creative Campuses in Michigan

1 of 4

Celonis Academic Centers of Excellence in the nation


1st

in Michigan and 6th in the Midwest for highest earning females under 40 by Steppingblocks.


Celebrating CMU's Book Authors and Editors

Details:

Please join us on March 25, 2026 at the annual Book Recognition Event to celebrate the creative and scholarly achievements of CMU book authors and editors. Sponsored by the Office of the Provost and the University Libraries, the annual Book Recognition Event celebrates CMU authors, editors, illustrators, and translators.

The event takes place in Park Library's Opperman Auditorium and is followed by a reception in the Clarke Historical Library.

You can view last year's recipients online here.

You can also view past recipients online or browse the book collection located at the north end of the Park Library’s second floor.

Date: -
Time: -
Location: Opperman Auditorium - Park Library
Mt Pleasant, MI
Sponsor: University Libraries Office of the Provost
Contact: Libraries Dean's Office libdean@groups.cmich.edu 989-774-3500