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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Washtenaw County in week ending June 22?

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 25, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Eastern Michigan University joins Welcome Corps on Campus initiative

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 25, 2024

Eastern Michigan University announced its participation in the Welcome Corps on Campus program at the June 20 Board of Regents meeting, making EMU the first university in the nation, and one of just 18 universities this year, to host students as part of the initiative. Launched by the U.S. State Department in partnership with six nationwide NGOs, including the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, the program aims to support refugee students whose studies have been interrupted.

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How many companies were inspected by the FDA in cities located in Washtenaw County in Q1?

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 24, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Washtenaw County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Washtenaw County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 22

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 24, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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EMU alumni achieve success at 2024 Tony Awards

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 24, 2024

Eastern Michigan University Theatre Arts majors James Bolosh (BS91) and Michael Page (BS02) each had a role in the 2024 Tony Awards ceremony on June 16, and both scored significant professional wins.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Washtenaw County in week ending June 22

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 23, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Washtenaw County's universities spent $80,215,152 on football teams in 2023

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 21, 2024

Washtenaw County's three colleges spent $80,215,152 on their football teams in 2023, a 26% increase over the previous year.

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Michael Pugh selected as Eastern Michigan University's winter commencement speaker

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 20, 2024

Eastern Michigan University alumnus and distinguished community financial executive Michael Pugh will serve as the University’s commencement speaker at the winter graduation ceremony on December 14. Pugh will also receive an honorary doctoral degree in Commercial Science at the event. The University’s Board of Regents approved his selection on June 20.

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Eastern Michigan University's president announces departure by June 2026

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 20, 2024

YPSILANTI -- In remarks to the Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents on June 20, University President James Smith announced his intention to depart the University at the conclusion of his current contract on June 30, 2026. Smith, the longest-serving Michigan public university president among current presidents, will step aside after ten years since he began his duties on July 1, 2016.

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Eastern Michigan University grants sabbatical leave awards for 2024–25 academic year

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 20, 2024

Eastern Michigan University has approved sabbatical leaves for a distinguished group of faculty members for the 2024-25 academic year. The sabbaticals will enable faculty to engage in advanced study and research on topics such as curricula development for electric and autonomous vehicles, employee turnover in the hospitality industry, and the behavioral patterns of tarantulas in Colorado. The sabbaticals were approved by the University’s Board of Regents on June 20.

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Eastern Michigan University approves operating budget amid rising costs

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 20, 2024

The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents approved a 2024-25 General Fund operating budget of $317 million on June 20. The budget's revenues include $220 million in tuition and fees, $86.4 million in state appropriations, $4.7 million from investment income, and $5.1 million from other revenue sources. Expenditures encompass $155.9 million in personnel costs, $63.1 million for University-sponsored financial aid, a net transfer budget of $53.9 million, and $44.1 million for services, supplies, materials, and other expenses.

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Eastern Michigan University awards fellowships to support diverse faculty research projects

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 20, 2024

Eastern Michigan University will award 41 faculty members Faculty Research and Creative Activity Fellowships for the 2024-25 academic year. These fellowships will enable recipients to begin foundational research, including the challenges posed by ChatGPT, ageism and workplace discrimination, and the relationship between trauma, stressor-related disorders, and adolescent substance abuse. The annual fellowships were approved on June 20 by the University’s Board of Regents.

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Eastern Michigan University funds diverse student-faculty research projects with over $65k

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 20, 2024

Eastern Michigan University has awarded more than $65,000 to undergraduate students and faculty members as part of the 2023-24 Undergraduate Research Stimulus Program. Students and faculty will explore topics ranging from collaborative animation to evaluating the repair of DNA at broken fragile sites. The University’s Board of Regents approved the awards at its regular meeting on June 20.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Washtenaw County in week ending June 15?

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Eastern Michigan University achieves top ranking at National Cyber League competition

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 18, 2024

The Eastern Michigan University Information Assurance Student Association is celebrating consecutive wins in the spring 2024 National Cyber League competition. This time, two EMU teams competed and placed seventh nationally and first in Michigan.

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Halle Library at EMU undergoes major transformation with foundation's support

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 18, 2024

Eastern Michigan University’s Bruce T. Halle Library is undergoing a significant transformation this spring and summer, enabled by a generous donation from the Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation. This contribution will fund the creation of new spaces to enhance student support, foster collaboration across the campus, and strengthen community engagement. Work began in May and is scheduled for completion in mid-August 2024.

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Eastern Michigan University's Baja Racing Team competes at SAE Williamsport Competition

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 18, 2024

The Eastern Michigan University Baja Racing Team, composed of engineering students from the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology, showcased its latest innovation in off-road vehicle design at the 2024 Baja Society of Automotive Engineers Williamsport Competition. The event took place from May 16 to May 19 in Montgomery, Pennsylvania.

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Eastern Michigan University students attend aviation fraternity conference in Washington D.C

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 18, 2024

Eastern Michigan University aviation students attended the Alpha Eta Rho National Conference in Washington, D.C., from April 18-21, 2024. The event provided students with opportunities to engage with national board members, connect with recruiters at a career fair, acquire internships, and network with others passionate about the aviation industry.

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Eastern Michigan University secures second patent for advanced hybrid materials

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 18, 2024

Eastern Michigan University’s Coatings Research Institute awarded second patent on advanced hybrid materials

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Michigan awards funds for enhancing behavioral health workforce at Eastern Michigan University

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 18, 2024

Eastern Michigan University has been awarded $371,976 by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) as part of a statewide initiative to increase the number of master's degree-level social workers in the behavioral health workforce.