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Cellar Roots jury selects photographer Andrew Nosay's images for 51st edition

Ypsilanti gas station plans expansion with electric vehicle chargers

Changes are coming to Standard Auto Service, a local gas station owned by the Musa family in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

EMU community members gather for 'Fighting Racism, Deportations, Genocide' event

Echo alum, retired broadcaster Joe Misiewicz to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Joe Misiewicz will be inducted into The Eastern Echo Hall of Fame on March 27, 2025.

Inclusion Day at EMU brings together individuals of all abilities

On April 1, 2025, Eastern Michigan University will host Inclusion Day, an exciting event that gives people of all abilities the chance to try out Paralympic sports.

Cellar Roots celebrates the launch of 51st volume of student art magazine

With the launch of their 51st Volume, Cellar Roots will be at The Eastern Echo Student Media Gala, Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor Zine Jamboree, and the Cellar Roots Reception at the Student Center Gallery by EMU's Intermedia Gallery Group.

Joann Fabric and Crafts to close 33 stores across Michigan

After 82 years of business, Joann Fabrics is filing for bankruptcy and closing. While this is sad news for many crafters, the company's liquidation sale offers the chance to purchase Joann products at steeply discounted rates.

EMU professor Sadaf Ali elected to chair of the Progressive Caucus of Michigan Democratic Party

Eastern Michigan University Professor Sadaf Ali was recently elected chair of the Progressive Caucus of the Michigan Democratic Party.

Learn more about the Undergraduate Symposium and the woman behind it, Amy Bearinger

Eastern Michigan University's Undergraduate Symposium, scheduled to take place in the Student Center on March 28, 2025, providers students with an amazing opportunity to present their research and projects in front of faculty, staff and peers.

Success programs aid students on both the four-year and multi-year graduation plans

Every student's path to graduation is unique, and EMU offers students a plethora of resources to help them plan their degree programs and reach their graduation goals.

Swoop's Pantry: Offering support for students and staff

2021 Detroit Journalist of the Year to be honored at Echo Student Media Gala

3 alums set to join The Eastern Echo Hall of Fame

EMU campus employees will soon see an increase in their paycheck

In the next paycheck, minimum wage employees will see an extra $2 per hour due to the new bills signed into law on Feb. 21.

Ron Flowers is "Building a Community of Caring" for student mental health

“Lots of little things add up to shift and change the culture within an organization,” Ron Flowers said about the new mental health initiative on campus.

EMU celebrates the 50 year anniversary of Women’s and Gender Studies

EMU's Women's and Gender Studies Department celebrates 50 years.

Students and faculty come together to win big at Kings Casino

Kings of Color and Campus Life held the annual "Kings Casino" on March 5, 2025.

Women of Power United event celebrates International Women's Day

The EMU Women's Resource Center kicked off its celebrations for Women's History Month and International Women's Day with "Women of Power United" on March 4.

EMU to test public address system March 7

Tenants at 108 Washtenaw apartment building rally for better conditions