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Alumni Spotlight Gallery
Discover inspiring stories from Central Michigan University alumni. See how CMU graduates are leading their fields and making an impact around the world.
Who we are, what We Do
Inspiring the next generation one performance at a time
Joe Vercellino founded The Lion Heart Experience, a high-energy, intense performance teaching K-12 students the importance of self-worth.
Posted July 21, 2026
(5 Minute Read)
(5 Minute Read)
From CMU, to Duke, back to Mt. Pleasant
Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at CMU alumna Dr. Carrillo-Kappus completed a top OB-GYN residency, then returned to serve central Michigan.
Posted June 26, 2026
(3 Minute Read)
(3 Minute Read)
The courtroom bench: A place to show compassion, grace and humility
CMU alumna Judge Marlena E. Taylor has a passion for working with local citizens, helping better their lives and advocating for rehabilitation.
Posted March 30, 2026
(3 Minute Read)
(3 Minute Read)
Carla Sineway: Helping others define their own success
CMU alumna Carla Sineway has made it her mission to help others succeed academically and empower them to define their own success.
Posted March 02, 2026
(2 Minute Read)
(2 Minute Read)
Others first, always
Casey Droscha, a former CMU football captain, talks about family, community and advancing the U.S. dairy industry.
Posted January 29, 2026
(5 Minute Read)
(5 Minute Read)
Alaska and the Iditarod pay life dividends for finance alumnus
CMU alumnus Keaton Loebrich studied finance but now lives in Alaska and races dogs in the Iditarod.
Posted December 05, 2025
(3 Minute Read)
(3 Minute Read)
Trusting the journey, finding forever roots
Erica Romac, '13, has gone from working in the energy industry to being CMU Alumni Association president, making her mark along the way.
Posted October 27, 2025
(2 Minute Read)
(2 Minute Read)
Living a fearless life
Todd Simon, '03, BGSU men's basketball coach, has been chasing dreams and overcoming obstacles his whole life.
Posted October 06, 2025
(3 Minute Read)
(3 Minute Read)
Inspiring first graders, influencing teachers
CMU alumna Akayla Joseph is passionate about being the teacher she always needed but never had. She’s also using social media to influence fellow teachers.
Posted October 06, 2025
(2 Minute Read)
(2 Minute Read)
'The power of transformation' through higher education and health care
CMU alumnus Sulaiman Shahabuddin is working to provide innovative higher education and top-tier health care to people around the world.
Posted October 06, 2025
(3 Minute Read)
(3 Minute Read)
