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Fulbright Scholar grant to take Wallace Bridges to Ghana

By Meghan Koglin · Sunday, May 24, 2015

Communications, media and theatre arts professor received the Fulbright Scholar grant. The grant will allow Wallace Bridges to take his knowledge to Ghana at the University of Ghana-Accra between January and June 2016.

Joel Schoenhals named Foreign Expert in music

By Meghan Koglin · Sunday, May 24, 2015

China named an Eastern Michigan professor as its first Foreign Expert in music. Joel Schoehals is an EMU professor of piano and will be based at Central China Normal University in Wuhan, China. Schoenhals was selected for the program, which is sponsored by the Chinese government, through an extensive, national search. “I first came to China in 2009 for concerts and master classes, and have returned each year as opportunities and the need for instruction in China has increased,” Schoenhals said in a press release. The Foreign Expert program is a three year commitment.

EMU remembers freshman honors student

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, May 24, 2015

Tragically, Eastern Michigan University lost a student, Blaise Hebert, 19, Thursday, May 21. His death comes as a shock and was unexpected by those who knew him.

Eastern's summer program designed to help autistic teens

By Kayla Boyd · Sunday, May 24, 2015

Teens on the autism spectrum often struggle with social skills that make it difficult to interact with their peers, friends, and families.

Eastern's CIO discusses the nature and future of IT on campus

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, May 17, 2015

Eastern Michigan University's Chief Information Officer sat down with about a dozen attendees for Coffee with the CIO Friday in a two hour long discussion about the state and future of tech, access and cyber security at EMU.

Volunteers clean up downtown during Ypsi P.R.I.D.E Day

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, May 17, 2015

Local residents participated in the 21st annual Ypsi P.R.I.D.E Day Saturday morning. Volunteers at the event worked in the downtown Ypsilanti area to help gather litter, pull up weeds and plant new flowers. People Restoring Image and Developing the Environment is a project from the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber.

Construction still open after worker dies

By Meghan Koglin · Sunday, May 17, 2015

The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) has not shut down construction at the historic Thompson Block building in Ypsilanti after a worker died Monday. However, a state review of safety measures is underway.

EMU professor named chair of State Historic Preservation Review Board

By Meghan Koglin · Sunday, May 17, 2015

An Eastern Michigan University professor has been selected by Gov. Rick Snyder to help lead efforts to preserve Michigan’s history. Ted Ligibel, a historic preservationist at EMU, was named the chair of the State Historic Preservation Review Board. Ligibel teaches geography and geology classes and is director of the Historic Preservation program.

President Susan Martin christens the new eight-oared racing shell named after her, flanked by members of EMU's rowing team.

Rowers present boat named after Susan Martin at grand opening of Lakeside Park improvements

By Shelby Taylor · Friday, May 15, 2015

Susan Martin is leaving with a splash. At the grand opening of improvements made to Lakeside Park at Ford Lake, EMU rowers presented a boat named after Susan Martin to show her their appreciation. “Having a boat named after you is a big honor,” said Kemp Savage, coach of the rowing team.

Richard King and Wendy Thomas from Eastern Michigan University's Small Business Development Center in the College of Business.

EMU's SBDC named Small Business Development Center of the Year

By Shelby Taylor · Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Eastern Michigan University's Small Business Development Center was named the Small Business Development Center of the Year for Excellence in Innovation Thursday, May 7.

Howell Nature Center holds first Community Appreciation Day

By Emily Hiett · Sunday, May 10, 2015

Saturday, May 9 the Howell Nature Center held its first Community Appreciation Day to show the surrounding public the Nature Center’s wide array of activities. HNC is Michigan’s largest wildlife rehabilitation facility and it is also home to a multitude of outdoor activities including nature camps, overnight retreat facilities, educational programs and a high adventure program.

Washtenaw County Heart Walk raises $170,000

By Drew Saunders · Saturday, May 9, 2015

Rynearson Stadium hosted the annual Washtenaw County Heart Walk Saturday despite the weather. From 9 a.m.

Forensic team continues legacy at national tournament

By Meghan Koglin · Saturday, May 9, 2015

Eastern Michigan University’s forensic program ranked fourth at their tournament, which took place on April 16-20 in Athens, Ohio.

College of Business holds webinar for online master's program

By Drew Saunders · Saturday, May 9, 2015

The College of Business held a webinar for its Integrated Marketing Communications master’s program, Thursday evening.

EMU and St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor to hold emergency response exercise at Convocation Center

By Shelby Taylor · Thursday, May 7, 2015

Eastern Michigan University, along with St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor, will be holding an emergency response exercise at the Convocation Center Wednesday, May 13.

Michelle Obama congratulates future EMU students

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, May 3, 2015

First Lady Michelle Obama spoke Friday at Wayne State University to around 100 future Eastern Michigan University students.

John W. Porter Distinguished Chair for Urban Education selected

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, May 3, 2015

Ethan Lowenstein, professor of teacher education, has been selected to act as Eastern Michigan University's John W.

College of Education professor to spend fall semester in Finland

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, May 3, 2015

The College of Education's Rebecca Martusewicz will be spending the 2015 fall semester in Finland.

College of Business students award Michigan businesses

By Meghan Koglin · Sunday, May 3, 2015

EMU College of Business students selected Talmer Bank and Trust, SPARK and BlueWater Technologies as the best-run businesses in Michigan. Students selected the winners along with seven other businesses to honor Friday, April 10 as part of the Michigan Business of the Year awards.

Controversy over EAA affecting College of Education

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, April 22, 2015

While protesters shut down Board of Regents meetings and teachers’ unions boycott Eastern Michigan University student teachers, the College of Education’s faculty is putting all of its efforts into making sure students never miss out on an educational opportunity. “Our students are caught in the political crossfire in their last semester of teacher training,” said Barb Stafford, a university supervisor in the College of Education whose job is to find placements for student teachers. Stafford is just one of an entire team of faculty members in EMU’s College of Education whose day-to-day work has been affected by the university’s affiliation with the Education Achievement Authority of Michigan. Michigan Governor Rick Snyder created the EAA in June 2011 as a statewide school system for failing schools, however the authority has yet to move out of the Detroit area.