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Welcoming the MacKinnons
CMU Athletics Connection with Amy Folan
Published on 1/16/2025
CMU Athletics Connection with Amy Folan
Published on 1/16/2025
Dr. Neil MacKinnon took the reins of Central Michigan University as its 16th president in November 2024. CMU Director of Athletics Amy Folan sits down with Dr. MacKinnon and his wife, Leanne, as well as accomplished CMU track and field/cross country athletes Natalie Newcombe and Emily Paupore. They discuss the MacKinnons' first few months at CMU, Leanne's time as a collegiate athlete, share advice and much more.
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Director of Athletics Amy Folan welcomes a couple of guests going into the Marcy Weston CMU Athletics Hall of Fame. First, Stephanie Martin was inducted from women's soccer. Martin was a four-time MAC honoree and won MAC Freshman of the Year in 2006. She helped get the Chippewas their first MAC regular season and tourney titles and led Central Michigan to their first NCAA tournament berth. Second, Chippewa legend Dave Keilitz speaks on behalf of the 1977 Central Michigan baseball team going into the Hall of Fame. Dave was the head coach of that memorable squad, the first CMU baseball team to win a MAC title.
Published on 10/8/2025
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