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CIS studio spotlight: CMU professors take their podcast to the next level with the CIS Podcast Studio

CMU Psychology faculty emeritus Dr. James Carroll, along with his friend and former CMU English faculty Ralph Baber, recently discovered the new CIS Podcast Studio in Park Library as a tool to enhance their Psychology Takeaway Podcast.

Blog Posted March 28, 2025

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20 tips for high school seniors for a successful freshman year

Tips and tricks to help college freshmen thrive academically and socially their first year in college.

Blog Posted July 14, 2025

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What is graphic design and what do graphic designers do?

Discover what graphic design is, what graphic designers do, and the careers you can pursue with a graphic design degree. Learn about skills, salaries, and CMU’s hands-on program.

Blog Posted July 31, 2025

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How to find your fit as a transfer student

Transferring colleges can feel like a daunting decision. Clearing up the myths surrounding transferring will help make the process within Michigan feel more manageable.

Blog Posted July 01, 2025

May and June 2025: Website updates

In May and June, the Digital Strategy Team updated the alumni module and upgraded the website to Sitefinity version 15.3.

Blog Posted June 27, 2025

April 2025: Website updates

In April, the Digital Strategy Team updated the transfer scholarship quiz, reduced the duration of animations and set pages with no social media image to use the Circle Action C.

Blog Posted April 30, 2025

March 2025: Website updates

In March, the Digital Strategy Team made updates and optimizations.

Blog Posted March 31, 2025

February 2025: Website updates

In February, the Digital Strategy Team updated existing search functionalities.

Blog Posted February 28, 2025

January 2025: Website updates

The Digital Strategy Team kicked off 2025 by installing a Sitefinity patch and optimizing the functions that keep it the website working behind the scenes.

Blog Posted January 31, 2025

November 2024: Website updates

In November, the Digital Strategy Team made updates to improve the mobile experience.

Blog Posted November 30, 2024

October 2024: Website updates

In October, the Digital Strategy Team optimized widgets on the website.

Blog Posted October 31, 2024

How to take better notes

Learn how to take better notes with proven strategies that boost focus, improve retention and save time. Explore practical tips and note-taking methods that support your success in class, meetings and beyond.

Blog Posted May 19, 2025

September 2024: Website updates

In September, the Digital Strategy Team made updates to correct issues with specific widgets.

Blog Posted September 30, 2024

August 2024: Website updates

August's updates continued our focus on accessibility and improved user experience.

Blog Posted August 31, 2024

July 2024: Website updates

July's updates focused on improving the website's accessibility.

Blog Posted July 31, 2024

June 2024: Website updates

The Digital Strategy Team kicked off June with updates and improvements to existing widgets.

Blog Posted June 30, 2024

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CMU Libraries celebrates Juneteenth

Central Michigan University Libraries celebrates Juneteenth with a curated collection of resources highlighting its history, cultural impact, and African American contributions. The library aims to educate, reflect, and support positive social change.

Blog Posted June 16, 2025