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(01/25/26 5:20am)
The Eastern Michigan University swim and dive programs returned to Jones Natatorium in Ypsilanti on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, for a competitive conference matchup against Ball State University. Despite a series of impressive individual performances and a dominant showing on the diving boards, the Eagles fell to the Cardinals with a final score of 166.5 to 133.5. The contest marked the 40th meeting between these two programs in a series history that dates back to Jan. 14, 1978.
(01/25/26 5:17am)
The Eastern Michigan University track and field programs returned to their home turf this Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, to host the third annual Bob Parks Memorial at Bowen Field House. It was a day defined by high emotion and elite performance as the Eagles honored their graduating class while setting a string of wins and collegiate personal bests.
(01/25/26 5:19am)
The Eastern Michigan University gymnastics team hit the road Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, traveling to the Air Force Academy to compete in the Air Force Quad Meet inside Cadet West Gym in the USAF Academy, Colorado. Facing a strong field that included Boise State, Kent State, and host Air Force, the Eagles finished third with a team score of 193.750. Air Force captured the meet title at 195.225, Boise State followed in second at 194.050, and Kent State rounded out the field with a 193.150. The result pushed Eastern to 5-2 overall, while keeping the Eagles perfect in MAC competition at 2-0.
(01/25/26 5:19am)
In a high-stakes battle at the George Gervin GameAbove Center, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team fell just one point short in a 76-75 double-overtime loss to Kent State University. The narrow defeat marks the Eagles' third consecutive loss to the Golden Flashes, moving their season record to 9-11 overall and 3-5 in Mid-American Conference play. In a contest defined by its intensity, the game saw 12 lead changes and was tied nine times, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer.
(01/25/26 5:00pm)
The gray turf of Rynearson Stadium has seen its share of battles, but in 2026, the Eastern Michigan University Eagles are taking their toughest rivalry to the brightest stage in the state.
(02/06/26 5:00pm)
Incoming freshmen at Eastern Michigan University for the fall 2026 semester will have an opportunity to take part in EMU’s Loan Repayment Assistance Program.
(01/23/26 11:00pm)
The Ypsilanti Freighthouse's warming shelter hours will be extended over the Jan. 24, 2026, weekend, according to a news alert published by the city of Ypsilanti on Friday. The alert stated that the Freighthouse, would be open on Jan. 24 and 25 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(01/26/26 9:15pm)
Carry The Love is stopping by EMU during its 2026 tour for a two-day worship and prayer experience.
(01/27/26 1:00pm)
Looking for something interesting to do this week? Check out this list from The Eastern Echo of events happening around Ypsilanti.
(01/23/26 1:00pm)
The Washtenaw County Office of Community & Economic Development announced that three county buildings will be opened as warming centers in Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor for Jan. 23, 2026. The announcement came shortly after a cold weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service for the southeast Michigan area. Windchill temperatures on Friday are expected to drop to as low as 25 degrees below zero, creating conditions for frostbite and hypothermia.
(01/26/26 1:00pm)
On Jan. 30, 2026, Eastern Michigan University’s Department of Public Safety will take over all parking operations at EMU, formerly run by LAZ Parking.
(01/22/26 11:48pm)
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office has released dash cam footage from a deputy-involved fatal shooting of a man who fled police in a vehicle chase in Ypsilanti. The sheriff's office previously confirmed that no firearm was found in the man's vehicle, despite initial police reports to dispatch that the man had a shotgun.
(01/28/26 5:00pm)
Hello my fellow art appreciators, and welcome back to campus! I hope you found our time away restful and rejuvenating.
(01/28/26 1:00pm)
Editor's note: The Eastern Echo is conducting a survey to learn more about students' thoughts on student government elections. The survey is open to all EMU students and can be found here.
(01/30/26 1:00pm)
Ypsilanti Art Supply opened its doors on a crisp Friday evening in 2023. A line formed out the door, full of local artists who missed the independent art scene after the closing of Art Attack in 2013, which left Ypsilanti without an independent art store. After over two years of business, owner Megan Foldenauer says an idea that started as a passing thought is now becoming a reality.
(01/28/26 7:00pm)
From a young age, Rae Brooks-Pauli found themself drawn to a spiritual nature and discovered art as a strong medium to connect their stories with others. Now, as an intuitive-based tattoo artist, mentor and business owner, Brooks-Pauli seeks methods to establish a deeper connection between their artistry and clients' spirituality.
(01/29/26 1:00pm)
A2vintage, a local vintage clothing and record store, has moved from Michigan Avenue to Depot Town at 21 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti.
(01/27/26 5:00pm)
Check out these local Ypsilanti arts events featured in the Jan. 27, 2026 issue of Roots, the collaborative monthly arts and entertainment magazine between Cellar Roots and The Eastern Echo.
(01/21/26 4:34am)
Public commenters at the Jan. 20, 2026, Ypsilanti City Council meeting spoke out against the police response to an incident in which a man barricaded himself inside a West Cross Street residence. Officials say the man was experiencing a mental health crisis.
(01/21/26 6:00am)
On Jan. 20, 2026, Ypsilanti City Council members voted to change the council’s public comment rules.
