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CMU Athletics Connection with Amy Folan - Health Care Leadership Today and in the Future

CMU Athletics Connection with Amy Folan
Published on 2/9/2023
CMU Athletics Connection with Amy Folan
Published on 2/9/2023
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that medical and health services manager jobs will grow by 32% between 2020 and 2030. CMU Director of Athletics Amy Folan sits down with CMU alum Marita Hattem-Schiffman, president of MyMichigan Medical Centers in Clare, Alma and Mt. Pleasant, as well as two CMU student-athletes studying health administration — gymnast Hannah DeMers and lacrosse player Erin Owens. Marita shares the story of her career path and talks about what she does in health administration and why it is an important field of study. Hannah and Erin talk about their interest in the field, their experience in CMU's program and what they hope to do after graduation.
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In this episode Director of Athletics Amy Folan has President Neil MacKinnon on along with Tim and Sherry Magnusson. These two went to Central Michigan and express how passionate they still are about their Alma mater. They share the importance of what this place did for them and why they still are so adamant on giving back to the university.
Published on 9/15/2025

CMU's New Venture Challenge provides transformational experiences for CMU students to develop business ideas and earn start-up funds for their businesses. Amy talks with two student-athletes who won awards for their business ventures at this year's competition and alum Bob Oros, a dedicated CMU supporter and New Venture Challenge judge.
Published on 5/22/2025

Amy sits down with Andy Bronkema, Central Michigan's new men's basketball coach. They discuss his coaching journey, his Michigan roots, what he's expecting for the program and what he's most excited about as he begins his new role as a CMU Chippewa.
Published on 5/12/2025

This is the first spring football game under the new football coaching staff. To get you ready, Adam talks with all three coordinators to see how practices have been going. New offensive and defensive coordinators, Jim Chapin and Sean Cronin stop by, along with returning special teams coordinator, Keith Murphy. They get you ready for Saturday at Kelly/Shorts Stadium and also throw in some of their favorite food takes as well.
Published on 4/9/2025