It's a sweet time to celebrate

We could write a book about what makes CMU great, but we figured a list was more practical

We know CMU is a sweet place to be, and here are 16 reasons you should think so, too!

16. Fire Up Friday!

Every Friday is a chance to fire up and break out the CMU colors and “Action C” logo. Then again, we wear a lot of maroon and gold most days.

15. Our students give back to the community — a lot.

In 2016-17, more than 800 CMU students logged 48,000+ volunteer hours.

14. A first of its "craft" program.

Earn your certificate in one of the first fermentation science programs of its kind in Michigan. Soon, you’ll be brewing more than ideas.

13. President George E. Ross.

We think this picture of “the students’ president” speaks for itself.

12. Play with high-tech toys.

Undergraduates can participate in research using one-of-a-kind equipment, like powerful microscopes or … a sweating mannequin?

11. Forever friendships.

Did we mention that our university seal specifically mentions friendship (amicitia)? You’ll graduate with friendships that last forever.

10. Cheers for your peers.

At CMU, we support everyone in the pursuit of their goals. But there’s something especially awesome about cheering on our Division 1 athletes.

9. Seal of approval.

It was 1954 alum Lyman "Pete" Ketzler who designed the iconic seal you see on Warriner Mall, at the request of former President Charles Anspach.

8. Leaders in their natural habitat.

Ours is the nation's most comprehensive leadership development program and one that you can attend the day you start your CMU education.

7. Get out of town.

Stamp your passport as you study abroad in 40-plus countries. Don’t see a program that fits your interest? Create your own!

6. Green is one of our favorite colors.

We love maroon and gold, but we are proud of sustainability on campus, from our Campus Sustainability Advisory Committee to our recycling efforts.

5. Get hands-on with research.

Spend your summer researching the overly friendly squirrels at the Biological Station on Beaver Island, the only university-run research station in the state.

4. Four hundred ways to fit in.

Got hobbies? We have a registered student organization for that. Don’t see something you like? Get support and start your own!

3. We have 125 years of excellence.

We've been in the education game since 1892, and we continue to grow.

2. Everyone belongs here.

From Multicultural Academic Student Services to Native American Programs to Greek life, there is a place for everyone at CMU.

1. The sweetest women’s basketball team.

Team 50 has been busting brackets and taking W's. We’ll root for them as they take on Oregon at 6 p.m. Saturday in their historic Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament appearance, televised on ESPN.

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