37th Annual Grand Traverse CMU Alumni Scholarship Golf Outing and Reception
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Department of Biology
At CMU, earning your degree in Biology means more than just completing coursework. It’s about discovering your passion, building a powerful foundation in the life sciences, and preparing for a future full of possibilities.
The science starts on day one!
You won’t just study science, you’ll do science, engaging in hands-on labs, collaborative research, and fieldwork that starts as early as your first year. With access to modern facilities like CMU’s state-of-the-art Biosciences Building and opportunities to study at the CMU Biological Station on Beaver Island, you’ll learn in environments designed to support your success. And through it all, you’ll be guided by dedicated faculty mentors who are invested in helping you thrive academically, professionally, and personally. If you're ready to challenge yourself, contribute to real-world discovery, and open doors to careers in healthcare, research, or industry, this is where your journey begins.
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Fuel your passion for discovery
Celebrating student success
Biology alumni at CMU go on to successful and diverse careers in everything from cutting-edge research in biotechnology to making a difference in healthcare, education, and conservation. Explore our graduates inspiring success stories and gain insights into the limitless possibilities a biology degree from CMU.
Hands-on science starts here
Building connections, building confidence
How CMU’s Biology Bridge Program will help students thrive
Tracking the paths of Coho Salmon in Lake Michigan
Inner ear structures allow researchers to capture history of Great Lakes fish
CMU launches Neithercut Woodland Biodiversity Project
a citizen science initiative led by Dr. Tom Gehring that invites students and the public to document local wildlife through the iNaturalist app.