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Eastern Michigan University hoping to hold in-person classes in the fall

By Dan D'Introno · Thursday, May 14, 2020

EMU President James Smith released a report on Thursday, May 7, announcing the university’s plan to reopen this fall.

EMU Kapamilya Club raises funds for impoverished families in the Philippines

By Ahmad Zalt · Monday, May 11, 2020

The EMU Kapamilya Club launched an online fundraiser for impoverished families in the Philippines. The fundraiser provides groceries for 200 families in the San Mateo, Rizal areas in the Philippines.

EMU student Kennedy Dixon becomes a volunteer for COVID-19 contact tracing

By Gracie Thompson · Sunday, May 10, 2020

An EMU junior and public health major is to become a member of COVID-19’s contact tracing team at Michigan Department of Health & Human Services. This will also help her to push her towards her goal of becoming an epidemiologist.

Ypsi Area Online Market opens in response to COVID-19

By Gracie Thompson · Saturday, May 9, 2020

The Ypsi Area Online Market allows Ypsilanti-area farmers and small business owners to sell their products on an online market. Three pick-up sites are provided to create convenience for buyers.

Two pop-up COVID-19 testing sites coming to Ypsilanti

By Sophia Kalakailo · Saturday, May 9, 2020

On Saturday, May 9, pop-up testing will occur at the Ypsilanti Township Community Center and then on Saturday, May 16 at the Community Family Life Center (CFLC). Ongoing testing will be conducted at Perry Early Learning Center. Curbside testing is also available daily at the north entrance of St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor hospital

Shooting at Maria's Liquor and Fine Wine, investigation still ongoing

By Tyler Gaw · Wednesday, April 29, 2020

A shooting occurred at Maria's Liquor Store on Grove St. and Rawsonville Rd. Suspect(s) are still at large. The victim is now out of surgery and recovering.

GameAbove donates $2 million to April 2020 graduates and incoming freshmen

By Sophia Kalakailo · Monday, April 27, 2020

GameAbove will gift $599 to April 2020 graduates and $400 to Fall 2020's incoming freshmen. Gifts will be deposited into April 2020 graduates’ linked transaction accounts by Friday, May 8. The distribution process for incoming freshmen will be announced at a later date.

Multiple cars broken into near Prospect Park area, along with a car being stolen from apartment lot

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, April 26, 2020

Many cars were broken into near Prospect Park on the early morning of April 21. A car was also stolen from apartment lot on Summit St. during the same time frame. Many car related robberies continue to occur in April as discussed on an Ypsilanti Facebook page.

Summer A classes are fully online but EMU considers 'hybrid' classes for Summer B

By Sophia Kalakailo · Friday, April 24, 2020

While Summer A classes are fully online, EMU says that Summer B classes could be "hybrid." No official decision has been made as EMU watches and assesses the circumstances.

Roughly 300 students remain on-campus as the semester nears its end

By Sophia Kalakailo · Friday, April 24, 2020

Roughly 300 students remain on campus as the semester nears its end but provisions for those that need to live on campus over the summer, such as graduate students who planned to live on campus for the next few years and international students, are in the works.

EMU to sell Owen Building to private buyer, sale to be finalized at April 23 Board of Regents meeting

By Dan D'Introno · Thursday, April 23, 2020

The EMU Office of the President announced the move in an email to university students, faculty, and staff on April 22.

EMU produces intubation boxes in wake of widespread medical supply shortages

By Sophia Kalakailo · Friday, April 17, 2020

Led by John Earl, EMU laboratory manager, and support engineer, and with the help of Jon Paul Bell, EMU is producing intubation boxes to address medical supply shortages due to the pandemic. Intubation boxes protect medical staff from fluids produced from patients during intubation, a common procedure for COVID-19 patients.

EMU professors react to the transition to online classes

By Austin Elliott · Friday, April 17, 2020

EMU is in its fifth week of all-online classes and students and professors alike continue to adjust to this new educational setting. Take a look at what professors think about the transition during this difficult time.

Eastern Michigan University instructor passes away due to complications from COVID-19

By Dan D'Introno · Monday, April 13, 2020

EMU Professor Marilyn Horace-Moore passes away from the COVID-19 virus. Horace-Moore’s roles at EMU included lecturer I of courses in both criminology and sociology, internship coordinator as well as undergraduate criminology and criminal justice advisor for the criminology and criminal justice program. Horace-Moore was a veteran of the City of Ypsilanti Police Department.

EMU students adjust to life during a pandemic

By Sophia Kalakailo · Saturday, April 11, 2020

In these uncertain times, more and more challenges are thrown at students. In this story, two EMU students discuss the impact the pandemic has had on their lives as students.

EMU introduces new grant for students taking online summer classes, $500 for one class, $1000 for two

By Austin Elliott · Friday, April 10, 2020

All EMU students taking online summer classes are eligible for a $500 grant if they take one course over the summer, or $1,000 if they take two.

Podcast: Swoop's Pantry Changes

By Rylee Barnsdale and Bianca Ramsey · Thursday, April 9, 2020

Joelle Summers, the graduate assistant at Swoop's Pantry, discusses the changes that were made to accommodate the COVID-19 pandemic.

EMU Psychology Department conducts new study using “Tess”, an artificial intelligence mental health chatbot

By Austin Elliott · Monday, April 6, 2020

The EMU Psychology Department is conducting a new study to test an artificial intelligence chatbot that aims to deliver “evidence-based emotional wellness and coping strategies” to patients.

New IHA Health Center @ EMU and wellness center

Eastern Michigan University CAPS shifts to virtual appointments as IHA shifts operations to off campus locations, campus pharmacy changes hours

By Dan D'Introno · Monday, April 6, 2020

The university’s Campus Medical Pharmacy hours of operation, effective Monday, April 6. are now from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on weekends. The IHA Health Center @ EMU has temporarily closed and moved its operations to its Towsley Park Primary Care location as well as its Arbor Park Primary Care location. IHA is asking any of its patients who are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms to visit its COVID-19 resource page and to complete the free online COVID-19 screening.

EMU to introduce several new majors, including Competetive Eating in an attempt to stay relevant

By Kylie Gilligan · Wednesday, April 1, 2020

In an attempt to keep up with the highly competitive collegiate atmosphere, Eastern Michigan University has added several new majors to its catalog. The decision was made Wednesday, April 1st, 2020, during an internal meeting regarding how to keep up with current trends.