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1892: A teacher-training beginning
Central Michigan opened in 1892 as Central Michigan Normal School and Business Institute, serving 31 students in rooms in downtown Mount Pleasant.
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1895: State oversight
The Michigan State Board of Education assumed control in 1895 and renamed the institution Central Michigan Normal School.
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1918: An expanding campus
By 1918 the campus covered 25 acres and had five buildings, including Grawn Hall.
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1959: The university name
Central Michigan University became the institution’s name on June 1, 1959, reflecting its expanding academic offerings and campus.
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1974: Division II national champions
Central Michigan finished 12-1 and won the 1974 NCAA Division II title, defeating Delaware 54-14 in the Camellia Bowl.
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Herb Deromedi’s MAC championships
Herb Deromedi succeeded Roy Kramer as head coach in 1978 and led CMU to MAC titles in 1979, 1980 and 1990.
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2022: Kramer/Deromedi Field
CMU announced in August 2022 that Kelly/Shorts Stadium’s playing surface would become Kramer/Deromedi Field, honoring coaches Roy Kramer and Herb Deromedi.
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