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Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship
We empower entrepreneurial thinkers—whether you’re launching a venture, building a family business, creating social impact, or driving innovation inside an organization. Turn ideas into action.
Start your entrepreneurial journey
At Central Michigan University, the Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship is more than a program—it’s where students from every major turn ideas into real impact. As Michigan’s first Department of Entrepreneurship, we’re a hub for hands-on learning, innovation, and mentorship.
Here, you’ll:
- Build an entrepreneurial mindset that sets you apart in any career path—launching ventures, shaping social missions, advancing family businesses, or driving innovation inside established companies.
- Collaborate across disciplines to create projects that matter.
- Learn from alumni, faculty, and industry leaders who’ve built their own paths.
- Gain real-world experience through workshops, hackathons, and pitch competitions.
- Compete in the New Venture Challenge, where students win up to $10,000 in cash and grants to grow their ideas.
Whether you want to start something new or transform what already exists, the Institute is your launchpad.
Take the next step!
When you’re ready to get started, stop by Grawn 164 to join the team or visit the Idea Den in Grawn 166—your space to brainstorm, build, and take the next step.
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Central Michigan University Provost Mary C. Schutten announced today the calendar for the fall 2021 semester, which will include the university's first two-day fall wellness break sometime in October.
Here are key dates for the fall 2021 semester:
- Faculty prep week — Aug. 23-27
- Classes begin — Aug. 30
- Labor Day (no classes) — Sept. 6
- Fall Wellness Break — October TBA (two sequential dates)
- Thanksgiving break (no classes) — Nov. 25-26
- Classes end — Dec. 11
- Exam week — December 13–17
- Commencement — Dec. 18
- Campus grades due — Dec. 21
Schutten said a committee comprising 20 faculty, staff and students played a significant role in decisions related to the fall academic calendar.
"The final dates take into consideration a variety of factors and reflect the current circumstances related to the pandemic and learning experiences," Schutten said. "I would like to thank the committee for their lively and informative conversations regarding these topics."