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Adopted twins from Shepherd plan trip overseas to learn about birth family
4+ hour, 21+ min ago In 2002, The Morning Sun wrote an article about a pair of infant twins from Ethiopia who were adopted by Gregory and Bonnie McNerney of Shepherd. Now, 23 years after their adoption, they appear in this paper again because of their plans…...
As deportation fears rise, immigrant parents ask: Who cares for my kids?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago By Ben Strauss and Mar'a Luisa Pa'l The Washington Post CHICAGO " As the Trump administration intensifies a nationwide mass deportation campaign, immigrant parents are scrambling to secure emergency caretakers for their children " flooding legal clinics and naming friends, acquaintances or…...
CMU senior honors student earns national recognition for finance research
2+ mon, 3+ week ago When senior accounting and finance major Holly Ireton from Brighton, Mich., steps to the front of the room in Grawn Hall on October 3, she'll be presenting more than just her honors capstone project. She'll be sharing research that has already…...
Students gain global perspective through faculty-led trip to China
2+ mon, 3+ week ago This summer, Central Michigan University business students and faculty traveled to China for a new faculty-led study abroad program organized in collaboration with Zhejiang University of Technology. The experience combined classroom learning, cultural exploration, and company visits, while deepening CMU's…...
MP students return from trip to Japanese sister city
3+ mon, 3+ week ago Meeting with families at Island Park in Mt. Pleasant Wednesday night, eight local high school students recounted stories from their recent trip to sister city Okaya, Japan. Students and families gathered at the park to hear about the trip that…...
A child is waiting: steadfast Dylan knows how to work hard and how to have fun
4+ mon, 2+ week ago Fourteen-year-old Dylan loves to be outdoors and enjoys hiking, swimming, yardwork, and having fun with friends. Fourteen-year-old Dylan loves to be outdoors and enjoys hiking, swimming, yardwork, and having fun with friends. More in Local News...
Parent advocate gets family reunification award
5+ mon, 1+ week ago A parent advocate for a Midland-based, non-profit child placement agency with a satellite office in Mt. Pleasant has been awarded what is described as a prestigious award from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. A parent advocate for…...
Diversifying the special education teacher workforce could benefit US schools
5+ mon, 3+ week ago Elizabeth Bettini, Boston University; LaRon A. Scott, University of Virginia, and Tuan D. Nguyen, University of Missouri-Columbia (THE CONVERSATION) Teachers of color positively impact all students, including students of color with disabilities. Yet, the special education teacher workforce is overwhelmingly white. In…...
Helping kids shine brighter – exactly as they are
5+ mon, 3+ week ago When Bill Murray, "14, began his journey at Central Michigan University, he never imagined that one day he"d be designing a tool to help autistic children. But for Murray, CMU was the foundation " providing the support, structure, and life experiences…...
CMU prof puts focus on adults helping youth
5+ mon, 3+ week ago McGovern is also deeply involved in mentoring undergraduate students at CMU. Many have co-authored publications with her, presented at national conferences, and pursued careers in youth services or ... CMU professor honored for career focused on helping and mentoring youth. More…...