News
Mt. Pleasant Public Schools awarded grant to build community fitness center
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (187+ words) Mt. Pleasant Public Schools was recently awarded a $40,000 grant to build a state-of-the-art outdoor fitness facility for use by the community — completely for free. The National Fitness Campaign grant kicks off a project that will get students, teachers, staff and…...
Community invited to learn about the importance of “Manoomin” (wild rice)
1+ week, 4+ day ago (243+ words) The Mecosta Conservation District, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan, and the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, invites community members to attend Understanding Manoomin (Wild Rice), a free educational…...
Central Michigan University raises tuition, cuts overall budget by $2 million
1+ week, 4+ day ago (460+ words) Central Michigan University has cut $2 million from the 2026-2027 academic year budget and raised tuition prices for undergraduates, graduate and doctorate students. “We do not take cuts lightly or the consequences involved,” CMU Board Trustee Edward Plawecki said. “I can assure…...
Central Michigan University Board of Trustees approves new appointment to CMURC
2+ week, 3+ day ago (405+ words) The Central Michigan University Board of Trustees has approved a new appointment and reappointments to the Central Michigan University Research Corporation (CMURC) Board of Directors. These appointments are, “further strengthening a leadership body designed to connect industry expertise with academic…...
Mid Michigan College awarded $100,000 for new Morley Event Center
2+ week, 5+ day ago (431+ words) The Morning Sun The Mid Michigan College Foundation has announced a $100,000 Destination Development grant from the Mt. Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (MPACVB) in support of the College’s new Morey Event Center. The grant will be distributed $20,000 per year over…...
Mt. Pleasant Middle School raises $492,000 for cancer support over 20 years
2+ week, 3+ day ago (386+ words) The Morning Sun Mt. Pleasant Middle School celebrated 20 years of Miles for Miracles this year, with two decades of fun events and activities raising nearly half million dollars for the fight against cancer. “Miles 4 Miracles is truly a community wide…...
CMU, WCMU Public Media seeking a Digital Media Coordinator
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (174+ words) Central Michigan University and WCMU Public Media is seeking a Digital Media Coordinator to help connect audiences with the stories, programs, and services. According to the positions summary, the digital media coordinator is expected to lead the day to day…...
MPPS invites students and those under 18 to enjoy free summer meals
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (256+ words) Mt. Pleasant Public Schools is helping local students and children get nutritious meals this summer, thanks to its popular Meet Up and Eat Up Summer Food Program. The meals are free for all children 18 years old and younger, including those…...
Math scores remain lower than a decade ago, signaling a brewing crisis
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (835+ words) By Lauren LumpkinTHE WASHINGTON POST Average math scores for 9- and 13-year-olds in the U.S. remain lower than they were 10 years ago, according to 2025 federal testing data released Wednesday – a warning sign not only for schools, but also for the economy, according…...
When should children use technology in school? Officials in one Virginia city have an idea.
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (682+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH – The School Board is considering a sharp limit to how much its youngest students use computers in the classroom. The board debated a proposed policy amendment at length Tuesday night. It would bar pre-K through first grade students…...