Eastern Michigan University will elect its next president during a special Board of Regents meeting scheduled for December 10. The meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m. in Welch Hall, located on the university’s Ypsilanti campus. Following the board meeting, a press conference featuring the newly elected president is set to take place at 1:30 p.m.
The announcement of the new president concludes a national search process that began in April 2025 and included input from members of the EMU community and local stakeholders. The special session will feature brief remarks from members of the Board of Regents, representatives from the Presidential Search Advisory Committee, and the president-elect.
According to university officials, “The election marks the beginning of a leadership transition for Eastern Michigan University as it continues advancing its mission of academic excellence, student success, and community impact.”
Media parking for those attending is available in the Briggs lot near McKinney off Cross Street. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream of the meeting will be available on Eastern’s YouTube page.
Eastern Michigan University was founded in 1849 and is currently Michigan’s second-oldest public university. The institution serves more than 12,000 students across undergraduate and graduate programs within various colleges including Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering and Technology; Health and Human Services; and its Graduate School. EMU emphasizes career readiness through hands-on learning opportunities, industry partnerships, and personalized support.
Additional information about EMU can be found on its official website as well as on the university’s rankings and points of pride web pages.
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