College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

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Check out our Public Law minor! With just 21 credits, you’ll gain a strong foundation in the American justice system! This minor is especially valuable if you’re considering a career in public interest law. Contact Dr. Kyla Stepp, stepp1k@cmich.edu to sign today! 🔥⬆️

Apply to Central Michigan University as an undergraduate for free during the month of October! 🎃

Please join us for our Law School Application Workshop TONIGHT (September 29th) at 5:00 PM, CMU Anspach Hall 258. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Kyla Stepp, stepp1k@cmich.edu.

Join us for our Pre-Law Kickoff & Info Night! Learn more about law school, the LSAT, student organizations, and upcoming events. Bring your questions, we’ve got answers! 🔥⬆️

What are college certificates, and why do they matter? Read our blog to find out: bit.ly/45G5Ptj

Combine a Social and Criminal Justice major with a Public Law minor to unlock opportunities for the career you’ve always wanted. 🔥⬆️

It's so great to have everyone back on campus!

We had such a great time at Mainstage 2025 and the weather couldn’t have been better! 😎 Pictured here: Drs. Thomas Greitens, Emma Powell, Lissa Schwander and Val Austin.

Turn Your Passion Into Action Be a part of the inaugural Nonprofit Leadership and Advocacy Seminar in Washington D.C. on November 11-16, 2025. Scholarships are available. twc.edu/programs/nonpr… Please contact Dr. Emma Powell for details, powel3ea@cmich.edu.

Graduating senior Kaitlin Otteman has learned that through non-profit work, kindness and intentional actions can create meaningful change.

CMU alumnus and emeritus faculty member Dr. Delbert (Del) Ringquist will be remembered as a caring and quick-witted professor whose influence continues to shape the university community. Ringquist passed away on July 13 at the age of 82. bit.ly/40JDhh0

Save the Date 😃 Get Acquainted Day 2025 will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 pm. Come and celebrate the start of the new academic year as one community! Please plan to join us and get fired up! 🔥⬆️ #MulticulturalAcademicStudentServicesatCMU #lifeatcentral

We’re proud to be Michigan’s #1 Opportunity University. With one of the state’s lowest undergraduate tuition rates and highest career outcomes rates, we’re driving social mobility in Michigan and beyond. Learn more: bit.ly/4oaolSV

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Congratulations to CMU Sociology Professor Dr. Mary Senter, for receiving the 2025 American Sociological Association Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award.

Congratulations to our student assistant, Jaden Walker for being accepted into the Criminal Justice Studies: Master of Arts Program at Western Michigan University as a teaching assistant. Thank you for all of your hard work and we will miss you!🥳🎓 #fireup #Graduation2025

Congratulations to our student assistant Brooke Gordon for being accepted to the Clemson University, Student Affairs M.Ed. Program as a graduate assistant. Brooke will be graduating from CMU with majors in Public & Nonprofit Administration and Political Science. 🥳🎓🔥⬆️

We wish our student assistant, Luke Pramuka, all the best as he embarks on an exciting new adventure with his summer internship at the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance. Thank you, Luke, for your dedication to the School of Politics, Society, Justice, and Public Service.