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Confronting a mental health crisis on campus

Connecting students to the mental health resources they may need results in positive outcomes for them, the university community and the world beyond campus.

Blog Posted May 23, 2023

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The president, and a parent

Remarks from CMU President Bob Davies, as prepared for the CMU class of 2023 at Spring commencement ceremonies. Davies is not just the president of CMU, but also the proud parent of a graduating CMU student.

Blog Posted May 06, 2023

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Employer involvement in higher education is vital

CMU works with employer partners to merge classroom learning with real-life skills and prepare students for success. We engage with employers to inform and enhance a CMU education. When we work together, the potential for success grows.

Blog Posted April 28, 2023

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Education is moving out of reach

As a state, we must do more to ensure every student has access to the life-changing experience of higher education. We look forward to partnering with our state leaders to create a bright future for our state, and we are proud of our role in investing in our greatest resource: Our students.

Blog Posted March 06, 2023

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A message to our community on the death of Tyre Nichols

Last night, video footage of the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols was released widely. Although there have been many conversations about this violent act since Tyre’s arrest on January 7th, and his subsequent death from the resulting injuries three days later, the release of the video has left many of us feeling shaken, horrified, upset and angry.

Blog Posted January 28, 2023

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"What Universities Owe Democracy"

President Davies reflects on the book "What Universities Owe Democracy," by JHU President Ronald J. Daniels, with Grant Shreve and Phillip Spector.

Blog Posted October 27, 2022

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Preparing graduates with “Range”

As an institution of higher education focused on the success of our students, it is our job to graduate generalists. After all, as we say in our vision statement, it is our aim to provide the broad range of knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to succeed — and to lead — in life.

Blog Posted December 16, 2021