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Eastern Michigan University marks half-century milestone for Africology studies

By N. G. Simmons | Oct 1, 2025

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) is marking the 50th anniversary of its Africology and African American Studies (AAAS) department with a series of events running through winter 2026.

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Eastern Michigan University hosts Wellness Fair focusing on mental health awareness

By H. D. Bergman | Oct 1, 2025

Eastern Michigan University will hold a Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Student Center in Ypsilanti.

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Eastern Michigan University launches new entrepreneurship program for low-income communities

By H. D. Bergman | Oct 1, 2025

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) has announced the launch of a new program aimed at supporting entrepreneurs from low-income families in Southeast Michigan.

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University of Michigan and UC Riverside launch center for campus governance support

By A. S. Brooks | Oct 1, 2025

The University of Michigan and the University of California Riverside have announced the launch of the Center for Strategic and Inclusive Governance (CSIG), a new initiative aimed at supporting campus governance across higher education.

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University of Michigan researchers help launch CATNIP tool for greener chemistry

By K. F. Mckenzie | Oct 1, 2025

Researchers from the University of Michigan and Carnegie Mellon University have introduced a new online tool designed to expand the use of environmentally friendly chemistry.

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University of Michigan tests deeper geoexchange wells in push for carbon-neutral campus

By W. B. Edwards | Oct 1, 2025

The University of Michigan is advancing its efforts toward carbon neutrality by testing a new approach to geoexchange technology.

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Immersive performance at U-M explores environmental themes through art during Climate Week

By A. S. Brooks | Oct 1, 2025

An immersive performance highlighting the importance of water and the natural world will be featured at the University of Michigan during its Climate Week.

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Who among former Washtenaw County area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Oct. 4?

By H. K. Maddox | Oct 1, 2025

These ex-Washtenaw County area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Saturday, Oct. 4.

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Dexter Community School District SAT Performance: How many economically disadvantaged students set for college in 2023-24 school year?

By I. S. Barlow | Sep 30, 2025

Economically disadvantaged students' college readiness declined in Dexter Community School District during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

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University experts warn about wide-ranging effects if US faces federal government shutdown

By A. S. Brooks | Sep 30, 2025

University of Michigan experts are offering their perspectives on the potential impacts of a federal government shutdown, which could occur if lawmakers do not reach an agreement by the end of Tuesday.

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University of Michigan experts offer insight after church shooting

By W. B. Edwards | Sep 30, 2025

Experts from the University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention are offering insights following a recent mass shooting at a church in Michigan.

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Which ex-high school standouts from Washtenaw County area will play on Friday, Oct. 3?

By H. K. Maddox | Sep 30, 2025

This former Washtenaw County area high school standout will be competing on Friday, Oct. 3.

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University of Michigan launches pilot program using arts prescriptions against student loneliness

By A. S. Brooks | Sep 29, 2025

The University of Michigan is launching a new program called ArtsRx to address loneliness among college students.

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University of Michigan study finds psychedelics affect more brain cells than previously thought

By W. B. Edwards | Sep 29, 2025

A new study from the University of Michigan challenges a longstanding assumption about how psychedelic medicines affect the brain.

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Many Gen X women show signs of addiction to ultra-processed foods

By A. S. Brooks | Sep 29, 2025

A new study from the University of Michigan reports that a significant portion of older Americans, especially women in Generation X and late Baby Boomers, show signs of addiction to ultra-processed foods.

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Rhiannon Giddens concludes University of Michigan residency emphasizing roots of American music

By A. S. Brooks | Sep 29, 2025

Rhiannon Giddens, the University of Michigan’s first artist-in-residence, is concluding her year-long residency after a period marked by performances, student engagement, and extensive research at the university’s libraries.

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University of Michigan study finds growing concern among officials over state funding for services

By W. B. Edwards | Sep 29, 2025

Many local officials in Michigan are increasingly doubtful about their ability to maintain or expand public services due to the current state funding structure, according to a recent study by the University of Michigan’s Center for Local, State,...

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Eastern Michigan University celebrates first graduates from College in Prison program

By H. D. Bergman | Sep 29, 2025

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

By H. D. Bergman | Sep 29, 2025

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

By N. G. Simmons | Sep 29, 2025

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.