PRESIDENTIAL PERSPECTIVES
Blog Posts
Embracing failure on the way to success
President Bob Davies' remarks to graduates at the spring 2024 commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 4, 2024 in McGuirk Arena.
Blog Posted May 07, 2024
This is your home; you deserve to feel welcome
Everyone deserves to feel welcomed, supported and empowered to thrive at Central Michigan University. We all have important roles to play in this effort.
Blog Posted April 30, 2024
Our Commitment: Action Now, Action Moving Forward
Racist, discriminatory language and behavior have no place in our university community – they directly conflict with our core values of inclusiveness, compassion and respect. Incidents of bias and discrimination do not represent who we are, and they do not embrace the vision of the community we aspire to be now and in the future. This language and this behavior will not be tolerated.
Blog Posted April 17, 2024
Understanding FAFSA delays
In today's blog, CMU's Director of Scholarships and Financial Aid provides insight into the recent FAFSA delays and what they mean for our current and future students.
Blog Posted February 16, 2024
Early voting welcomed on CMU's campus
To continue our commitment to preparing engaged citizens, and to allow all students, faculty and staff an easy opportunity to participate in the democratic process, CMU will offer 9 days of early voting on campus ahead of the upcoming primary election.
Blog Posted February 09, 2024
Defending the value of a college education in Michigan
CMU’s president counters the narrative that college is not worth the trouble. A degree is increasingly essential for employment and, collectively, for our state’s future. CMU has a plan for proving its worth to students.
Blog Posted January 29, 2024
Being in the arena
CMU President Bob Davies' remarks as delivered at fall 2023 commencement ceremonies on Saturday, December 16, 2023 in McGuirk Arena. You can overcome adversity and feel the satisfaction of daring to fail in order to make a real difference.
Blog Posted December 18, 2023
Action to make an impact
CMU President Bob Davies' State of the University Address titled "Action to Make an Impact," as delivered November 16, 2023.
Blog Posted November 27, 2023
Keeping our discourse respectful in polarizing times
Welcoming all viewpoints means there will be disagreements — sometimes strong disagreements. There will be times you feel uncomfortable when faced with ideas you do not like or understand. These moments provide tremendous opportunities for us all to engage, learn and grow.
Blog Posted October 12, 2023
Confronting sexual aggression in college
Prevent sexual aggression during the “Red Zone” by taking action when you see harmful behavior. Know where to find help . When we stand up for each other to prevent the trauma of sexual assault we become a safer and better community to learn and live in.
Blog Posted August 30, 2023
Fired Up to overcome obstacles and inspire others
Meet a CMU alumnus who turns negativity into fuel and even inspiration. See the parallels between how he takes on the world and how we prepare our students to change it.
Blog Posted June 26, 2023
Confronting a mental health crisis on campus
Connecting students to the mental health resources they may need results in positive outcomes for them, the university community and the world beyond campus.
Blog Posted May 23, 2023
The president, and a parent
Remarks from CMU President Bob Davies, as prepared for the CMU class of 2023 at Spring commencement ceremonies. Davies is not just the president of CMU, but also the proud parent of a graduating CMU student.
Blog Posted May 06, 2023
Employer involvement in higher education is vital
CMU works with employer partners to merge classroom learning with real-life skills and prepare students for success. We engage with employers to inform and enhance a CMU education. When we work together, the potential for success grows.
Blog Posted April 28, 2023
Education is moving out of reach
As a state, we must do more to ensure every student has access to the life-changing experience of higher education. We look forward to partnering with our state leaders to create a bright future for our state, and we are proud of our role in investing in our greatest resource: Our students.
Blog Posted March 06, 2023
Support for our community in the wake of the MSU campus shooting
Several resources are available for students, faculty and staff who need support following last night's mass shooting at MSU.
Blog Posted February 14, 2023
A message to our community on the death of Tyre Nichols
Last night, video footage of the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols was released widely. Although there have been many conversations about this violent act since Tyre’s arrest on January 7th, and his subsequent death from the resulting injuries three days later, the release of the video has left many of us feeling shaken, horrified, upset and angry.
Blog Posted January 28, 2023
Closing one chapter of a CMU story
Remarks from the Fall 2022 commencement ceremonies.
Blog Posted December 19, 2022
"What Universities Owe Democracy"
President Davies reflects on the book "What Universities Owe Democracy," by JHU President Ronald J. Daniels, with Grant Shreve and Phillip Spector.
Blog Posted October 27, 2022
Preparing graduates with “Range”
As an institution of higher education focused on the success of our students, it is our job to graduate generalists. After all, as we say in our vision statement, it is our aim to provide the broad range of knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to succeed — and to lead — in life.
Blog Posted December 16, 2021
Exploring our moonshot goal: Increase and equalize degree attainment rate
Blog Posted March 11, 2021
