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Recent News About Eastern Michigan University
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Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition appoints new leadership at Eastern Michigan University
The Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition (SEMIS) at Eastern Michigan University has appointed Anna Balzer as its new director and Lisa Voelker as its director of programming. Balzer and Voelker will support educators in implementing place-based learning in classrooms across southeast Michigan.
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Andrew Cornett named associate dean of EMU Honors College
Dr. Andrew Cornett, a professor in the exercise science program at Eastern Michigan University (EMU), has been appointed as the new associate dean of the EMU Honors College.
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EMU Honors Crochet Club fosters skill development through community service
YPSILANTI — In fall 2022, Presidential Scholar and psychology major Jesse John revived the dormant EMU Honors Crochet and Knitting Club. The club’s mission is to provide a space for students to relax, develop fiber arts skills, and contribute to the community by donating their creations.
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Eastern Michigan University recognized among best business schools for two decades
Eastern Michigan University's College of Business has been named one of the nation’s best graduate business schools for the 20th consecutive year by The Princeton Review.
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Eastern Michigan University hosts cultural exchange with Chang Gung University
Eastern Michigan University will serve as a second home for international students pursuing careers in health care from Chang Gung University in Taiwan. The one-month visit is part of a cultural exchange program to introduce students to Western medicine and American culture and foster the sharing of ideas to enhance patient care.
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Eastern Michigan University students teach English and active citizenship in Slovakia
On June 25, nine Eastern Michigan University (EMU) students traveled to Slovakia to teach local youth English and the importance of active citizenship. In association with the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program, the week-long trip allowed participants to work with international students from Slovakia and Spain to develop their skills as future educators.
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Eastern Michigan University unveils new living spaces as part of major campus transformation
Eastern Michigan University is set to unveil its newest living space, Lakeview Apartments, in August. The modern apartment-style complex features spacious rooms and scenic views of the University's Student Center and ponds. A “Lakeview Reveal” event will be held on Wednesday, July 31 at 10 a.m., offering attendees a first-hand look at the finished apartments, which include 400 beds in studio, two-bedroom, and four-bedroom configurations.
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Eastern Michigan University joins virtual discussion on hosting refugee students
Eastern Michigan University is set to participate in a virtual discussion to unveil its plans for welcoming the first cohort of refugee students through the Welcome Corps on Campus initiative. The event, hosted by the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, is scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, at 1 p.m.
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Washtenaw County's institutions spent $22,380,327 on basketball teams in 2023
Washtenaw County's basketball collegiate teams received $22,380,327 in funding for the 2023 season.
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Washtenaw County awards $45,217,050 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023
Washtenaw County's three universities paid $45,217,050 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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Eastern Michigan University to celebrate TRUEMU Night at Comerica Park
Eastern Michigan University (EMU) students, faculty, staff, alumni, and families are invited to participate in TRUEMU Night at Comerica Park on Thursday, Aug. 1. The event coincides with the Detroit Tigers' game against the Kansas City Royals, starting at 6:40 p.m.
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Sibrina Collins named director at Eastern Michigan University's STEM Ed Institute
Eastern Michigan University recently appointed Sibrina Collins as the director of the Institute for STEM Education, Outreach, and Workforce Development in the College of Education. In her new role, Collins will collaborate with Lincoln Consolidated Schools and Ypsilanti Community Schools to prepare youth for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
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Eastern Michigan University hosts historic walking tour for 175th anniversary
Eastern Michigan University (EMU) will host a historic walking tour of its campus on Wednesday, July 24, from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., as part of the university's 175th-anniversary celebration. University Archivist Alexis Braun Marks will lead the event, offering an educational experience that highlights instructional spaces significant to EMU's history.
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Eastern Michigan University recruits five top-ranked players for new esports program
Eastern Michigan University is welcoming five nationally acclaimed students to its Eastern Esports roster as part of its first semester of recruitment for 2024. Among them is Jacob Bennett from Detroit Catholic Central High School, who ended his high school career with a national team championship in Rocket League.
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Eastern Michigan University supports local students with new scholarship program
Eastern Michigan University is participating in the Michigan Achievement Scholarship opportunity, providing significant financial assistance to Michigan high school graduates. The scholarship aims to make higher education more accessible and affordable, encouraging more students to pursue their academic goals at institutions like EMU.
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Washtenaw County's women's football teams did not receive any funding in 2023
Women's football teams from Washtenaw County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.
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Washtenaw County's men's football teams receive $80,215,152 in 2023
Men's football teams from Washtenaw County received $80,215,152 during the 2023 season, up 26% from the previous year.
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Eastern Michigan University launches monthly Narcan training amid rising opioid crisis
YPSILANTI – Recent studies have highlighted a concerning rise in opioid overdoses on college campuses across the nation. To minimize overdose rates and increase emergency medical preparedness, Eastern Michigan University (EMU) is hosting monthly training events for EMU students, faculty, and staff on administering Narcan in response to the opioid overdose crisis. These trainings are possible thanks to a partnership between EMU School of Nursing and the Community Mental Health Partnership.
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Eastern Michigan University professor joins White House roundtable on gun violence impact
Tsu-Yin Wu, professor and director of the Center for Health Disparities Innovations and Studies at Eastern Michigan University, was recently invited by The White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Office of Public Engagement to participate in a pivotal in-person roundtable on June 25, 2024. The discussion focused on assessing and addressing the impact of gun violence on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities.
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2023: How much was spent on women’s basketball teams from Washtenaw County?
Women’s basketball teams from Washtenaw County received $7,603,892 during the 2023 season, up 7.7% from the previous year.