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Podcast: March 23rd, 2022

EMU updates COVID-19 policies for face masks and daily health screenings

EMU students and employees will no longer be required to wear masks in many indoor spaces on campus. 

Eastern Michigan University students perform Muriel Rukeyser's musical 'Houdini'

Actors from EMU's Theater Program will bring words to life in a staged reading of Houdini on March 24, 26, and 27 in Detroit. 

Amazon partners with Eastern Michigan University to pay for employees’ tuition

Eastern Michigan announces its participation in Amazon’s Career Choice program, aimed at upskilling 300,000 Amazon employees with college degrees and certificates by 2025. 

Rep. Debbie Dingell secures $550,000 for EMU services

EMU receives funding for its early childhood education and prisoner reentry programs.

EMU to host 42nd Undergraduate Symposium on March 25

The event is free and open to students, faculty, staff, and the general public. 

Podcast: March, 15th, 2022

 EMU will host three free R.A.D. men’s self-defense classes, The EMU Adaptive Sports Club hosts wheelchair basketball at the EMU Rec/IM, and EMU's Changing the Cycle program launches to combat period poverty. 

Buckle Up! Program comes to the Ypsilanti Fire Department

Registration is required for the car seat safety course, and families may be eligible for a free car seat. 

EMU to host three free R.A.D. men’s self-defense classes

R.A.D. self-defense classes taking place on EMU campus

EMU Adaptive Sports Club hosts wheelchair basketball at the EMU Rec/IM

Haab's Restaurant closes after 87 years in Ypsilanti

On March 3, Haab’s Restaurant released a statement announcing the closure after 87 years of business in Ypsilanti.

EMU's Changing the Cycle program launches to combat period poverty

 EMU’s Changing the Cycle program is providing free period product dispensers across campus. 

Corrections officer hospitalized after assault at Washtenaw County jail

The corrections officer is in stable condition after the assault occurred on Wednesday. 

Ypsilanti woman pleads guilty to repeat animal cruelty

An Ypsilanti woman has been charged with a repeat felony charge of over 25 animals.

No foul play suspected regarding death at Pease Park, EMU Police say

The death of a man found in Pease Park has been ruled an accident after an investigation by EMU Police. 

Podcast: March 9th, 2022

'The world will hold Russia accountable.' Biden and world leaders respond to Russia's attack on Ukraine

Tensions escalate between Russia and other world leaders after Russia launched a ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine’s eastern region.

Ypsilanti District Library-Whittaker hosts 'Evicted' exhibit through March

YDL hosts Evicted exhibit for community.

EMU Police Department investigating suspicious death at Pease Park

EMU Police Department is investigating the suspicious death of a man found in Pease Park on Monday morning. 

EMU Marching Band selects two BIPOC drum majors to lead season 128

New drum majors were recently selected for EMU Marching Band.