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Forced Remodeling with future EMU President Brendan Kelly | Living Lanterns | Episode 12

Joshua Nieman talks with Eastern Michigan University president-elect Brendan Kelly about his background, life around the country and the importance of adaptability.


Josh Nieman

Josh Nieman uses he/him pronouns, and has worked for The Eastern Echo since May 2024. He started as a comics artist, then moved to podcast Director in Winter 2026. Nieman is a senior majoring in English and a dual minoring in art and film. 

His job entails leading the brilliant podcasting team, creating new and exciting content every week, brainstorming and bring new shows into reality, helping creatives realize their visions, and telling journalistic stories through the medium of audio. For him, the best part is creating immersive soundscapes to engross the audience in engaging stories.

Nieman is on Instagram (@jniem22) and LinkedIn. Contact him with questions and information at jnieman@emich.edu.