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Why earning a master's in computer science is a smart move

With high demand for computer science professionals, diverse career paths and the potential for leadership roles, a master's in computer science has many benefits. As technology continues to change and grow, your skills will remain relevant and sought-after.

Blog Posted August 31, 2024

12 careers in healthcare

Take a tour through a hospital and discover which role fits for you and your future in the healthcare field. Whether you want to be a nurse, physician or healthcare administrator, you can read about required training, education, certifications and salary.

Blog Posted September 03, 2024

What can you do with an outdoor recreation major?

Turn your love for nature into a rewarding career with an outdoor and environmental recreation major from Central Michigan University. Learn essential skills, explore diverse career paths and start making a difference.

Blog Posted August 27, 2024

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LPN Programs and the RN to BSN

Learn about the difference between LPN and RN, and what it means to be on an RN to BS track. Choosing the right nursing degree depends on your career goals, the level of responsibility you seek and your willingness to invest in education.

Blog Posted August 06, 2024

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Teaching as a second career: A roadmap for success

Are looking for a second career? Teaching is a great way to use what you learned in your current career to help educate and enrich the lives of the next generation of students.

Blog Posted August 07, 2024

Why you should consider a STEM bachelor’s degree

Careers in STEM fields - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are booming. Choosing a degree in a STEM subject gives you a path to a variety of high-demand, high-paying jobs. STEM graduates with on groundbreaking projects that have a positive impact on the world.

Blog Posted August 05, 2024

What is a mentor? Why do I need one in college?

What is mentorship? And why do you need a mentor in college? Find out here along with what makes a good mentor, how to ask someone to be your mentor and even a sample message to use when you want to ask someone to mentor you!

Blog Posted June 19, 2024

May 2024: Website updates

The Digital Strategy Team kicked off May with updates to the some of the automated processes in Sitefinity.

Blog Posted May 16, 2024

Why choose a residential college or living learning community?

Many universities have alternative options for on-campus housing. Be sure to look into Residential Colleges and Living Learning Communities that allow you to live with other students with the same interests and goals.

Blog Posted May 30, 2024

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The Libraries’ New Transformative Agreements

The CMU Libraries recently signed transformative agreements with four journal publishers. A transformative agreement “transforms” the publishing process from the traditional subscription model to a new model in line with the open publishing model many publishers, libraries, and researchers are embracing today.

Blog Posted April 10, 2024

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Congratulations to our Spring 2024 graduating libraries student employees!

Spring 2024 recognition of the graduating libraries student employees.

Blog Posted April 19, 2024

Updated homepage design will improve user experience on cmich.edu

Central Michigan's Digital Strategy Team is rolling out another major enhancement designed to make it easier for users to find information and take actions on cmich.edu. The update will be live on Thursday, April 11.

Blog Posted April 10, 2024

March 2024: Website updates

During the month of March, the digital strategy team worked on improvements to the website that enhance user experience and improve overall website health.

Blog Posted March 21, 2024

Introducing Mariagabriella Stuardi, Special Collections Cataloging Librarian at the University Libraries

Blog Posted April 04, 2024

Celebrating CMU’s Book Authors and Editors

The annual Book Recognition Event celebrates 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.

Blog Posted March 14, 2024