EMU to test public address system March 7
(03/04/25 5:00pm)
This Friday, March 7, a routine test of Eastern Michigan University's Public Address System will occur.
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Swoop's Pantry: Offering support for students and staff
(03/19/25 12:00pm)
Since September 2015, Swoop’s Pantry has been open and dedicated to providing EMU’s community with assistance and resources for no-cost food, clothes, and other items, thereby positively impacting students’ well-being and college success.
Ron Flowers is "Building a Community of Caring" for student mental health
(03/11/25 4:00pm)
Associate professor at Eastern Michigan University Ronald Flowers was inspired by a personal loss to create a new initiative called "Building a Community of Caring."
What's the move? March 4-10
(03/03/25 1:00pm)
Women of Power United — Tuesday, March 4
Tenants at 108 Washtenaw apartment building rally for better conditions
(03/04/25 1:00pm)
Saturday, Feb. 22, tenants at 108 Washtenaw held a rally to protest unfair treatment by their management.
Eastern Michigan sends two a cappella groups to ICCA quarterfinals
(03/01/25 1:00pm)
On Saturday, Feb. 22, two Eastern Michigan University a cappella groups performed at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella. Both Evergreen and Emerald Harmony were at the quarterfinals for the Great Lakes region at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor.
University alerts students to potential campus wide changes due to federal directives
(02/25/25 1:00pm)
On Jan. 21, Donald Trump was sworn in to be the 47th president of the United States. In the days since then, the futures of undocumented students, federally funded programs, and more have been brought into question.
Anti-abortion posters displayed by EMU professor spark controversy
(02/27/25 1:00pm)
In Alice Jo Rainville’s office inside of the Everett L. Marshall building, two posters are on display in the window facing the public sidewalk. One reads, “Face It … Abortion Kills A Person!!” accompanied by an image of a baby around 6 months in age. The second poster reads, “Stand Up For Religious Freedom” and includes a website of the same name.
Meeting the Moment event discusses executive orders' impact on LGBTQ+ individuals
(03/02/25 1:00pm)
On Feb. 20, 2025, "Meeting the Moment: Civil Liberties and the LGBTQ+ Community" took place at Eastern Michigan University.
The Echo Q&A Series: Bethany Kennedy focuses on service as Ypsilanti library board trustee
(03/02/25 5:00pm)
Bethany Kennedy, a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, has served as president of the Ypsilanti District Library Board of Trustees for two terms. The library systems serve the city of Ypsilanti, along with Ypsilanti and Superior townships.
Black History Month Feature: remembering John W. Porter’s legacy of leadership
(02/18/25 1:00pm)
John W. Porter served as the 17th president of Eastern Michigan University from 1979 to 1989, and was the first Black president in the University’s history.
Ypsilanti’s iconic cow building soon to be the Good Soil Café
(02/26/25 1:00pm)
The giant cow on Ecorse Road is here to stay as it welcomes the Good Soil Café, set to open in late 2025.
'Breaking the Barrier' project fosters conversations with police officers
(02/24/25 1:00pm)
To encourage stronger relationships between the police and society, Michala Johnson, a junior and president of the Black Honors Student Organization, said officers should be approachable when wearing their badge. This is one of the reasons she organized Breaking the Barrier, an event that brought together police officers and students.
Ypsilanti Community Schools will not willingly work with ICE
(02/13/25 1:00pm)
Ypsilanti Community Schools will not willingly work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to a statement written by Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross, the superintendent of Ypsilanti Community Schools.
What's the move? Feb. 18-24
(02/17/25 1:00pm)
Halle Fix-it Hub — Feb. 18
The Echo Q&A Series: Cynthia Herrman shares her journey as a rock 'n' roll musician, Depot Town barber
(02/26/25 5:00pm)
Cynthia Herrman is one half of the longtime hair-cutting duo that makes up Paula’s Barber Shop in Ypsilanti’s Depot Town, but for a long time, she led a double life. On nights and weekends, Herrman found a home on stage as a lead vocalist or bass guitarist.
Black History Month Feature: EMU professor Dyann Logwood’s mission to mentor and inspire
(02/11/25 1:00pm)
A bright-eyed student visited Eastern Michigan University's campus in 1997, hoping to find information about attending graduate school and furthering her learning journey. She walked into a small space which she assumed was a storage closet, and before she could turn around, was greeted by Rachel Brett Harley, the first undergraduate adviser in the Women’s Studies department.
Alums, student celebrate TruEMU Night at the Detroit Pistons
(02/10/25 1:00pm)
On February 6, 2025, Eastern Michigan University partnered with the Detroit Pistons to host TruEMU Night, a special event designed to bring together EMU students and alumni for an evening of basketball.
HAAB's re-opens as Haab's Barrel House in downtown Ypsilanti to new, familiar faces
(02/12/25 1:00pm)
For Jason Mitchell, the proprietor of Haab's Barrel House, its been a circuitous path to downtown Ypsilanti.
The Echo Q&A Series: EMU graduate Haluthai Brzys talks owning Ypsi restaurant Basil Babe
(02/24/25 5:00pm)
Haluthai Brzys, founder and chief dumpling officer of Ypsilanti restaurant Basil Babe, started delivering dumplings to her close friends and family during the coronavirus pandemic. Once orders began piling in, she decided it was time to expand and open a business in the Ypsilanti community. Brzys graduated from Eastern Michigan University and began working in advertising, but always had a passion for cooking. Her family helped and supported her as she opened Basil Babe, a Thai restaurant on Cross Street just across from EMU’s campus.
