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The week in photos: August 17-23

Some of the top photos from Central Michigan University and Mt. Pleasant area events and activities during the week of August 17-23.

A group photo of the 2026 Doctorate of Health Administration Cohort in front of the CMU seal — The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions welcome their 2026 Doctorate of Health Administration Cohort. Photo by Maddison Hill.

Mentors and staff members celebrate incoming IMPACT students with a dance tunnel — Mentors and staff members celebrate incoming IMPACT students with a welcome tunnel. Photo by Claire Vachon.

Poet Aman Batra stands on stage talking into a microphone during iMPACT — Poet Aman Batra converses with IMPACT students about vulnerability, loving and owning who you are through her poetry and lived experiences. Photo by Maddison Hill.

Two people sit in chairs on a stage talking to a group of IMPACT students — Alumni speak to incoming IMPACT students about their experiences with IMPACT, CMU and college, encouraging them to be bold and impactful during their first year. Photo by Maddison Hill.

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