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EMU students secure top three spots in the National CET Student Awards for the fourth year in a row

Annual National CET Student Awards honor EMU interior design student projects, placing them in the top three spots for a fourth year. 

Artist collective benefit concert for Toys for Tots at the Blind Pig

If you want a night out supporting a good cause, come to The Flight Team’s benefit concert at the Blind Pig on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 9 p.m. 

What's the move at EMU? Dec. 11 - 31

Events happen on campus during the last week of classes, with more off-campus during break. 

EMU alumna Nicole Brown becomes youngest Mayor of Ypsilanti; hopes to help the city flourish

The new mayor of Ypsilanti has goals that relate to building relationships in the community, as well as economic development. Get an insight on her ideas through this feature by Echo Editor-in-Chief Layla McMurtrie. 

Relax and unwind at EMU’s new Spectral Slumber lounge

Spectral Slumber brings their installation services to EMU.

EMU's annual Holiday Candlelight Concert returns for the season

EMU’s yearly candlelight concert makes its return with all proceeds going to EMU Choral students. 

McNair grant renewed for five years, scholars program continues

The McNair Scholarship is being renewed at Eastern Michigan University, aiming to assist students in completing their bachelor’s degree and gaining admission to master’s or doctoral programs.

EMU's dance department and symphony orchestra join forces for upcoming ballet performance

 oin the collaboration of the Dance department and the Symphony Orchestra in an abridged performance of Delibes's Coppelia on Dec. 8. This will be a ballet performance piece which is by Léo Delibes.  

What's the move EMU? Dec. 5 - 11

GameAbove unveils Next-Generation Scholarship

Applications for GameAbove’s Next-Generation Scholarship are now open.

'The Beginning of the End': Ypsilanti community unveils a rose mural to tackle local gun violence

On November 12th Ypsilanti’s Community Violence Intervention Team unveiled a rose mural which commemorates those lost to firearms and is a step towards preventing community violence.

Ypsilanti Freighthouse approved to be renovated into warming station

Ypsilanti Freighthouse warming center opened on Monday, Nov. 7 and ends on Mar. 31. Freighthouse operation schedule runs Monday to Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

EMU public relations students take action with PR interest campaign

In an effort to increase enrollment numbers in the public relations program at EMU, students in the program organize an interest campaign.

Krampusmrkt Handmade Holiday Bazaar market returning to Ypsilanti Freighthouse

If you want a unique holiday market featuring Krampus-themed items, visit the Ypsilanti Frieghthouse on December 3rd from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Letter from Gov. Whitmer thanks college students following record-setting voter turnout on campuses

EMU professor awarded National Science Foundation grant

EMU professor receives award to prepare students to purse careers in data science and statistics skills.

Eastern Michigan University brings forward a Giving Tuesday event on Nov. 29

What's the move at EMU? Nov. 21 - Dec. 3

Food Gatherers receives grant to combat food insecurity in rural areas

Food Gatherers partners with local organizations to fight food insecurity in rural communities in Washtenaw County. 

Celebrate the holiday season with the Ypsi Artisans Holiday Market

The Ypsi Artisans Holiday Market returns to the Ypsilanti Freighthouse starting Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.