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On this Memorial Day, we honor the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country. At CMU, the Veterans Peace Grove on campus is dedicated to honoring students and faculty who lost their lives during their service.

This week on campus, students and faculty members begin new research projects, and the campus community comes together as spring settles in.

Koby Rhymer, a 2026 graduate, used his summer internship in Chile to discover a life-changing path. Rhymer spent his time mentoring children, learning Spanish, and making an impact with the Valpo Surf Project. Read more about Koby's story here: bit.ly/4uuhB5l

Still have questions about The Central Career Guarantee? Erica O'Toole has the answers. Eligibility, terms and conditions apply. See cmich.edu/guarantee for more details. youtu.be/BGgxlN8YlK4?si…

Professor Mark Francek and Honors students from the Community Service on Beaver Island course spent last week cleaning the town, fossil hunting, hiking and visiting some of the many historical spots on Beaver Island.

Did we get a photo of you? At each graduation, we make it a priority to photograph our amazing graduates. While Grad Images provides your official portraits, we also love capturing those candid moments. Click the link to see if we captured any of you! bit.ly/4nDqabj

College graduates make $1.2 million more over their lifetimes when compared to median weekly earnings of high school graduates. Don't wait for that pay increase, apply now: bit.ly/3RcLfNL

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Get your master's in early childhood leadership in as little as one year! CMU's new, fully online program is accepting applicants for its first cohort beginning in fall 2026. Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/4wEg6D9

First-generation student Jacob Dengate followed his passion for meteorology and research, leading to a prestigious internship with the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado. Read more about Jacob's inspiring story here: bit.ly/4uNHa0X

Wondering how The Central Career Guarantee works? We've got answers to the most frequently asked questions: bit.ly/4djeual Eligibility, terms and conditions apply. See cmich.edu/guarantee for more details.

The sun is shining, the flowers are in bloom and spring is here on campus. The only thing missing is YOU! Submit your deposit today! bit.ly/4tA3Fpd

CMU gets United for Moms: Students, faculty and staff are partnering with the United Way of Greater Central Michigan to provide basic necessities for local moms and their children. Read more here: bit.ly/4eTcSoD

It’s an extra special Mother’s Day for mom and daughter graduates Sheena Northern-Espinoza and Alóndra Northern who both received degrees from CMU this weekend. #FiredUpForever #MothersDay

Congratulations to the nearly 1,400 graduates who received their bachelor's degrees today! #FireUpForever #Classof2026

Congratulations to our Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine and graduate students who crossed the commencement stage this Friday! We cannot wait to see the impact you have on the world! #FireUpForever #Classof2026

Caps off to you, Class of 2026!

Can't make it to your grad's commencement? Tune in to celebrate the Class of 2026's virtually through this link: bit.ly/4wtd58H

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our AMAZING faculty! Let them know how much we appreciate them, and shout out your favorite professors in the comments!

This Teacher Appreciation week, we're celebrating the mentors who shape the future. Senior Lelaina Beauregard is heading to Germany as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant. We are wishing you luck as you bring your passion for teaching abroad, Lelaina! bit.ly/4uoVa0Q