In their September formal meeting, the Central Michigan University Board of Trustees offered an optimistic view on enrollment trends heading into the 2026-27 academic year, but were met with deep concerns from community members about what these numbers mean for the future. ⁠ ⁠ International enrollment has continued to decline, while domestic enrollment has steadied. CMU President Neil MacKinnon along with several Trustees said they are confident the recently implemented Strategic Enrollment and Management (SEM) plan will pave the way for higher numbers in the years to come. ⁠ ⁠ “While most of our peer institutions are experiencing up to double digit enrollment loss, our enrollment numbers tell a different story,” Trustee Regine Beauboeuf said while giving her committee report. “And this story, it tells a story of achievement, hope and intentionality."⁠ ⁠ Former CMU Trustee Todd Anson, a public critic of MacKinnon and the Board, implored the Trustees to examine opportunities to use the ...