This year marked the first full academic year Central Michigan University President Neil MacKinnon has spent in his role. ⁠ ⁠ While the university has faced some financial hardships due to a sudden decline in international students, the president is hopeful about the future of CMU.⁠ ⁠ “Anybody who has any doubts about where CMU is should put those doubts aside,” he said. “We have incredible faculty, staff, students and alumni who care deeply about this place. Our future is incredibly bright.” ⁠ ⁠ Central Michigan Life sat down with MacKinnon to reflect on this academic year and what his administration is preparing for the university’s future. ⁠ ⁠ Click the link in our bio to read more. ⁠ ⁠ ✍️ Blace Carpenter⁠ 📷️ Mark Hoover⁠ ⁠ #cmich #lifeatcentral #centralmichigan #highereducation #studentjournalism