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Recent News About Eastern Michigan University
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Eastern Michigan University celebrates first graduates from College in Prison program
Eastern Michigan University has marked the graduation of its first group from the College in Prison program at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, Michigan’s only women’s prison.
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Eastern Michigan receives $200K grant for new art student fellowship program
Eastern Michigan University’s School of Art and Design has received a $200,000 grant from the Windgate Foundation to establish the EMU Windgate Fellows program.
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Eastern Michigan University professor receives NIH grant renewal for disease research
Eastern Michigan University chemistry professor Hedeel Evans has received a $562,500 grant renewal from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to further research on how hyaluronan, a naturally occurring sugar molecule, affects disease processes.
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Eastern Michigan University opens first new green space as part of campus enhancement plan
Eastern Michigan University has opened the first of two new green spaces on its Ypsilanti campus, transforming former residence hall and apartment sites into outdoor areas intended for relaxation and community use.
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Eastern Michigan University ranks top among public universities in state for non-doctoral engineering
Eastern Michigan University’s engineering programs have achieved their highest national ranking to date, reaching No. 60 in the U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings for institutions that do not offer doctoral degrees in engineering.
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Eastern Michigan University students present textile analysis at global mummy studies congress
After a summer of research, Eastern Michigan University Chemistry Professor Ruth Ann Armitage and undergraduate students Jaime Williams and Avi Dragun presented their findings on ancient Peruvian mummy textiles at the 11th World Congress on Mummy...
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Eastern Michigan’s ‘Enlighten U’ podcast highlights student wellness resources in new season
Eastern Michigan University’s podcast “Enlighten U” has started its third season with a special episode focused on the campus programs and services that support student mental health and academic achievement.
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Eastern Michigan University prepares for “Paint it Green” homecoming celebration
Eastern Michigan University is set to hold its annual Homecoming celebration this week under the theme “Paint it Green.” The event will bring together students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members for a series of activities on campus.
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Eastern Michigan University announces new fermentation science scholarship fund
Eastern Michigan University has introduced a new scholarship fund aimed at students pursuing careers in fermentation science.
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Eastern Michigan University celebrates new ABET accreditations for five engineering technology programs
Eastern Michigan University’s GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology (GACET) has announced that five of its academic programs have received renewed and new accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
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Eastern Michigan University honors distinguished alumni during annual awards ceremony
Eastern Michigan University recognized the achievements of several alumni during its 64th annual Alumni Awards ceremony, held on September 19 at the George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti.
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Honors College announces Nicole Brown as opening speaker for annual Star Lecture Series
Nicole Brown, mayor of Ypsilanti and a two-time graduate of Eastern Michigan University, will open the 2025-26 Star Lecture Series hosted by the Honors College.
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Eastern Michigan University invites prospective students for Explore Eastern open house on October 25
Eastern Michigan University will host its annual Explore Eastern event on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Student Center located at 900 Oakwood St. in Ypsilanti.
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Drew & Kin set for homecoming halftime performance at Eastern Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University will feature Drew & Kin, a piano-rock duo and alumni of the university, as the headline act for its Homecoming halftime show.
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Eastern Michigan University student launches mobile app focused on STI disclosure
An Eastern Michigan University student has developed a mobile application aimed at addressing the challenges of sexually transmitted infection (STI) disclosure and promoting safer sex practices.
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Eastern Michigan University receives opioid settlement funds for youth prevention programs
Two prevention specialists at Eastern Michigan University have obtained $224,756 from the Washtenaw County Opioid Settlement Fund to expand youth substance use prevention programs.
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Eastern Michigan University earns spot on Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers list for 2025
Forbes has named Eastern Michigan University (EMU) as one of America’s Best-in-State Employers for 2025.
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Eastern Michigan University receives $1.3 million grant for TRIO Student Support Services
Eastern Michigan University has secured a five-year, $1.3 million renewal for its TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program.
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Eastern Michigan University launches Eagle Ready app for enhanced campus safety
Eastern Michigan University has introduced a new mobile application, Eagle Ready, aimed at improving campus safety and preparedness.
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Eastern Michigan University creates new green spaces after building demolitions
Eastern Michigan University is converting the sites of former residence halls and apartments into new green spaces, aiming to improve campus life and sustainability.