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Ashlyn Zarate

Football

Batch works to cut dropouts

In an attempt to cut high school dropout rates in half before 2018, former Eastern Michigan University quarterback Charlie Batch, who now plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers, teamed up with the United Way’s Team NFL. Batch has been the Team NFL representative for the Steelers since 2006 and is committed to educational opportunities.

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Football

Shelter teams up with EMU football

During the upcoming Nov. 10 football game against Central Michigan University, the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County is teaming up with Eastern Michigan University’s football team in a text-to-donate program, which will allow free entry into the game. By texting “HOME” to 20222 (messaging and data rates may apply), you will donate $10 to the Shelter Association, a program dedicated to ending homelessness in the county.

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Streeter leaves ‘indelible’ mark

“I made one of the finest administrative decisions in my long career at Eastern Michigan University in 1974 by hiring Jim [Streeter] as sports information director,” former EMU Vice President of University Relations, John Fountain, said.

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Journalist Jennifer Hassan speaks with associate professor of journalism Dr. You Li in this episode of Women Journalist COVID-19 Experiences. Listen to the full conversation at the Eastern Michigan University Archive website. Listen to the edited podcast version below!