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

Opinion: The value placed on extra curricular participation is classist

If you want to get into a top program or university, more often than not, you’re expected to have, not only the grades, but a long list of extra curricular activities. This system specifically targets students of a lower class, essentially rewarding privileged students for being privileged.

Eastern Michigan University announces interim chief diversity officer

President Smith welcomes new Chief Diversity Officer, Doris Fields, to EMU in an effort to further enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus.

EMU's Board of Regents reduces graduation credits, approves housing rates, and more

The Board of Regents’ announcements included reduction of credits required for graduation, housing and meal plan rates for the 2022-23 school year, and a presentation of EMU’s Social Justice Center Pilot.

Washtenaw County’s SummerWorks Program is open for young adults to apply

The Washtenaw County Summer Youth Employment Program is open for registration and seeks to provide employment services to young adults and students in the community. 

EMU fraternity partners with the Red Cross to organize blood drives

Alpha Phi Omega partners with the American Red Cross to host blood drives at EMU.

University of Michigan announces removal of President Mark Schlissel

The University of Michigan recently announced the removal of President Mark Schlissel from his duties due to an affair discovered with a subordinate.

Carl Parsell Scholarship awarded to incoming EMU Freshman

The Michigan Association of Police awarded incoming Eastern Michigan University freshman McCade Campbell the Carl Parsell Scholarship on June 10th at the 31rst Annual Carl Parsell Memorial Golf Outing.

EMU celebrates accomplished alumni during "60th Annual Alumni Awards"

The 60th annual EMU Alumni Awards premiered on Saturday, May 15, and was hosted by the EMU Alumni Association.

Eastern Michigan University faculty and staff offered early retirement buyouts

In May of 2019, Eastern Michigan University announced a voluntary early retirement incentive program for full-time faculty and staff. 

EMU Professor performs during Glyph Opening Reception at the Riverside Arts Center

Carla Harryman, professor of literature at EMU, performed her original spoken piece Hannah Cut In at the opening reception for Glyph: The Diversity, Complexity, and Aesthetics of Language art exhibit at the Riverside Arts Center. Professor Harryman utilized an ensemble of performance artists and typewriters to create this symphony of sounds. Inspired by her experiences as a child and the political influences of Hannah Arendt, Hannah Cut In waltzes the lines connecting language and music. 

EMU Dining Services announces temporary closures to locations

EMU Dining announced closures to campus locations following a hot water interruption.

EMU Faculty present work promoting Engagement and Community

The Faculty Affairs Committee meeting on Thursday, Feb. 7 set up to present three works to the Board of Regents on how they improve engagement within the community. 

EMU Student Affairs Committee discusses Professional Development, Residence Housing Association

During the Student Affairs Committee meeting, the Board of Regents received presentations Thursday, Feb. 7 from the Student Affairs Professional Development, Diversity and Community Involvement (DCI), and Residence Hall Association (RHA). These brief presentations consisted of an overview and updates that each organization has improved to help better the student community here at Eastern.  

Board of Regents Educational Committee Meeting

Eastern Michigan University held its Board of Regents Education Policies Committee meeting Thursday, Feb. 7 at 9:45 a.m., one of five committee meetings prior to the full Board of Regents meeting at 1:30 p.m. later that day. 

Board of Regents discusses Championship Building Plan, GPA of Athletes at Eastern Michigan University

The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents met Thursday, Feb. 7 to review the Athletic Affairs Committee at Welch Hall. Here are some of the highlights of the meeting. 

Student body president speaks on racial slur used by Eastern Michigan University professor

The use of a racial slur by an Eastern Michigan University professor sparked concern in an EMU student at the Board of Regents meeting on Thursday. That student is also the president of the student body. 

EMU Lecturers and Faculty Ad Campaign Against Academic Partnerships

Ypsilanti, Michigan--Faculty and lecturers at Eastern Michigan University have come forward with plans for an advertisement campaign and actions targeting an outside education firm, Academic Partnerships (AP), from Texas. The purpose of the campaign, spearheaded by union leaders, is to fight against the University’s decision to partner in a 5-year agreement with AP and begin offering fully online Bachelor’s Degree programs through the firm.

The 2017 Winter Commencement

On December 16, over 1,700 Eastern Students celebrated the culmination of years of hard work with their friends, family and EMU faculty at the Convocation Center. In President Smith’s speech and letter in the Commencement program he commented “that no one reaches this milestone [graduation] alone,” and offered thanks to those who helped the graduates get to Commencement. 

Handmade for the Holidays

Last week, artistic Eastern students gathered to host “Handmade for the Holidays”. The event was held on Wednesday, December 6, on the first floor of the student center. It was an opportunity for original art to become original gifts this holiday season.