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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.

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New podcast episode explores significance of student self-care post-pandemic

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 18, 2024

YPSILANTI — Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, many Americans did not consider self-care a priority. However, as of 2020, almost 70% of respondents in a survey conducted by wellness software company Vargo said they were planning on doing more self-care the following year.

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Bosch Community Fund awards $75K grant to enhance Eco-STEM education

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 18, 2024

The Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition (SEMIS) at Eastern Michigan University has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the Bosch Community Fund. The funding will support the Coalition’s mission to broaden the reach of Eco-STEM place-based learning, engaging more students and educators in the region with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education to improve local environmental conditions and practices.

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Detroit Bookfest returns with alumni leadership

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 17, 2024

Eastern Michigan University alumnus Ryan Place has transformed his vision of celebrating books “Detroit-style” into the Detroit Bookfest. This year’s event is scheduled for July 21, 2024, at Eastern Market (Shed 5), promising to be a vibrant gathering for book enthusiasts.

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Central and Riverside Academies win top honors at EMU's Math Facts Challenge

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 13, 2024

In a display of friendly competition, a few hundred students from grades first through eight gathered at Eastern Michigan University’s campus for the annual Math Challenge. Central Academy in Ann Arbor took home the first-place elementary school trophy, while Riverside Academy clinched the middle school trophy. The challenge is hosted by EMU’s Charter Schools Office.

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Eastern Michigan University's Forensics team secures fourth place at AFA National Speech Tournament

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 12, 2024

Continuing its legacy of excellence, the Eastern Michigan University Forensics team achieved a fourth-place finish at the American Forensics Association (AFA) National Speech Tournament. This tournament was the first of two national tournaments for the team and the first national tournament under Bill Heinze, director of EMU Forensics.

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Collaborative art wall pays homage to MLK Jr.’s legacy

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 12, 2024

The ‘Walk to Freedom’ Exhibit, initially displayed at the EMU Student Center Gallery, has been relocated to its permanent home at the EMU Honors College. The exhibit includes a LEGO mosaic and photo boards depicting the historic 1963 Walk to Freedom event in Detroit.

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Michigan Dance Council honors Sherry Wilkinson as Dance Educator of the Year

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 11, 2024

YPSILANTI — The Michigan Dance Council has awarded Eastern Michigan University professor Sherry Wilkinson the Dance Educator of the Year in Higher Education award. The Council’s board voted unanimously to honor Wilkinson with this recognition.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Washtenaw County in week ending June 8

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 11, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Eastern Michigan University reintroduces Communication & LGBTQ Community course after five years

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 11, 2024

Eastern Michigan University will reintroduce the Communication and the LGBTQ Community (WGST 265) course in the fall of 2024, marking its return for the first time since 2019. The course aims to explore communication patterns both about and within the LGBTQ community, providing students with insights into LGBTQ culture and social dynamics.

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Eastern Michigan University hosts lecture on "Why Juneteenth Matters" featuring Mark Fancher

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 11, 2024

Eastern Michigan University’s Department of Africology and African American Studies will present a special Zoom-based lecture titled “Why Juneteenth Matters,” featuring speaker Mark Fancher, Esq. on Wednesday, June 19, from noon to 2 p.m.

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Eastern Michigan University hosts computing camp for high school girls

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 11, 2024

Eastern Michigan University is taking significant steps to address the gender gap in computer science by introducing high school girls to computer programming and related occupations. Following a successful first year, EMU will host the Gigabytes Summer Computing Camp, an all-day, week-long program from July 22 through July 26. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Eastern’s campus, aiming to inspire young women to pursue fields related to computer science.

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Eastern Michigan University celebrates Pride Month at Motor City Pride

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 11, 2024

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) marked Pride Month with significant participation at Detroit’s Motor City Pride festival and Ypsi Pride on June 8. EMU's sponsorship of Motor City Pride included the launch of its “Grow With Us” theme, emphasizing the connections between flowers and the pride community.