CMU announces new education partnership with BIGGBY® COFFEE

Central Michigan University has launched a new partnership with BIGGBY® COFFEE, expanding access to higher education for employees and their families across the country.

The partnership provides a 10 percent tuition discount on CMU’s online programs to eligible BIGGBY® team members, their spouses, and dependents up to age 24. The benefit applies across BIGGBY®’s network of more than 460 franchise locations nationwide, creating new opportunities for working professionals and their families to pursue undergraduate and graduate education through CMU.

Founded in East Lansing, BIGGBY® COFFEE has grown into one of the nation’s leading coffee franchises while maintaining strong Michigan roots. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to investing in people, professional growth, and long-term success.

“This partnership reflects our continued focus on meeting learners where they are and removing barriers to education,” said Rob VanDorin, executive director of business and community outreach for Innovation and Online at Central Michigan University. “By working with organizations like BIGGBY® COFFEE, we’re able to extend affordable, high-quality education to individuals who are balancing work, family, and career goals.”

“At BIGGBY® COFFEE, creating opportunities for people to grow through learning, development, and connection is central to who we are,” said Brooke Corey, People Operations Manager at BIGGBY® COFFEE. “This partnership with Central Michigan University expands those opportunities for both our Home Office team and our franchise system, and reflects our commitment to investing in people and the communities we serve.”

The partnership is effective immediately and is available to nearly 2,500 employees and their families at all BIGGBY® COFFEE franchise locations nationwide.

CMU Online offers over 90 degree programs, certificates, and concentrations fully online. For more information about CMU’s partnership programs and eligibility details, visit online.cmich.edu/BIGGBYCOFFEE.