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Former professor gifts $1 million to the EMU Foundation

Give Rise receives a significant gift from former faculty member to expand civic education and language study programs.

Ypsilanti District Library introduces non-book items that are available for check out

Tools and kitchenware will now be available for check out at Ypsilanti District Library. 

Whitmer approves budget securing $9.3 million in funding for 10 Cents a Meal program

10 Cents a Meal provides for schools, early childhood education centers, and other organizations participating in USDA Child Nutrition programs. 

Food Gatherers program offers free summer meals to children and young adults

When schools close for the summer many students experience food scarcity. 

EMU's women's lacrosse team names Sara Tisdale as new head coach

EMU has officially announced Sara Tisdale as the head coach for the Women’s Lacrosse team from the 2022-23 school year.

Thunder Over Michigan air show returns to Willow Run Airport

This two-day air show event will be held at Ypsilanti's Willow Run Airport July 16th and 17th. 

Eastern Michigan University joins Nain Rouge Brewery for student training program

EMU professors collaborate with Midtown Detroit, Inc, Smith & Co, and Nain Rouge Brewery for a student training program. 

Meet real-life women who worked in WWII at Ypsilanti's fifth annual Rosie the Riveter Craft Show

North Bay Park in Ypsilanti is hosting the fifth annual Rosie the Riveter Craft Show.

Jazz Festival coming to Riverside Park in Ypsilanti every Saturday this July

Come enjoy the sights and sounds of jazz every Saturday for the month of July at Riverside Park. 

Ypsilanti hosting 93rd annual Independence Day parade Monday on Cross Street

Ypsi’s biggest 4th of July parade is happening Monday, July 4th.

EMU faculty and lecturers protest fair compensation and fair treatment

EMU faculty and lecturers hope that the governors budget increase helps address compensation issues.

EMU TRiO Upward Bound program receives five-year grant renewal

The university received a five-year grant renewal for $2 million to help young people succeed in their future career pathways. 

Local and state leaders speak out after Roe v. Wade is overturned

Supreme Court ends right to abortion upheld for decades.

Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum hosts Cruise Nights’ every Wednesday

There will be Cruise Nights every Wednesday in Depot Town

STEM Flights exposes students to careers in STEM and aviation

15 high school students will be offered the opportunity to learn more about STEM and aviation careerist Willow Run Airport.

Ypsilanti Farmers Market opens for the season at two different local locations

Different farmer market options available on Tuesday, Saturday, and online shopping.

5K Race and Walk for Literacy Awareness will be held on EMU's campus

Ann Arbor Civic Band kicks off summer season with concerts in the park

Dr. J. Nick Smith was selected through an interview process as the Music Director for the Ann Arbor civic Band.

A look into Washtenaw County’s August primary elections

Washtenaw County elections starting on August 2022.

Musical Bitchy Bingo with Jadein Black at Hamburger Mary's

Hamburger Mary’s will be performing at the Tower Inn in Ypsilanti Every Wednesday with Jadein Black at the Tower Inn in Ypsilanti.