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CMU president pitches rural health training, new nursing degree and industry-aligned programs to subcommittee
Summary
Central Michigan University President McKinnon told the House appropriations subcommittee the university is expanding rural-health training, launching a four‑year nursing degree and focusing on career-ready programs; he asked the subcommittee to continue base funding support.
President McKinnon, speaking to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and Community Colleges, urged continued state support for Central Michigan University and outlined the university’s efforts to train health professionals and workforce‑ready graduates.
McKinnon said CMU is “laser focused on preparing students for in‑demand careers,” noting the university’s role educating teachers, doctors, nurses, engineers and others and stressing that most CMU students come from Michigan and serve the state after graduation.
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