Kathy Wilbur Named CMU President

Wednesday, July 01, 2009 @ 3:06 PM

Congratulations to Central Michigan University's 13th president, Kathy Wilbur.   In addition to serving as vice president of the Women's Caring Program. Kathy leads the corporate fundraising for the annual Twilight Gathering.  We couldn't be happier for our hardworking friend.

Previously, Wilbur was vice president for government relations and public affairs at Central Michigan University. She has also served as director of the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Department of Licensing and Regulation, and Department of Commerce. Previously, she was the chief of staff to former State Senator William Sederburg and was elected statewide to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees. She is a board member of the Governor’s Workforce Commission, Michigan Investment Advisory Committee, Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Michigan Municipal Bond Authority and Michigan Council on Economic Education. She was also appointed by the Governor as a board member of the Michigan Higher Education Assistance Authority and the Michigan Higher Education Student Loan Authority and is a member of the Michigan Health Council, ArtServe Michigan and the East Lansing Area Zonta Club. In 2007, Wilbur was inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame.

Central Michigan's student newspaper, CM Life, wrote a nice story about her new role.    To view it, click here.