Use the fields below to perform an advanced search of The Eastern Echo's archives. This will return articles, images, and multimedia relevant to your query. You can also try a Basic search
1000 items found for your search. If no results were found please broaden your search.
The final weeks of February saw the Eastern Michigan University Eagles take flight across the Midwest, leaving a trail of broken records and podium finishes in their wake.
The Eastern Echo Hall of Fame committee announced today that three new inductees will be honored April 2 during the 2026 student gala hosted by The Eastern Echo staff.
The attack on our universities is something that should give us pause and move us to action.
Ypsilanti Indivisible plans to host another Ypsilanti No Kings Day protest March 28, 2026. A national protest against the Trump administration, this will mark the country's third No Kings Day and the second one held in Ypsilanti.
The Eastern Michigan University track and field teams traveled to Mount Pleasant, Mich, to compete against the best of the Mid-American Conference in a high-stakes two-day event. By the end of the competition, the Eagles had asserted themselves as a dominant force in the distance and jumping events, collecting four individual titles and one relay crown.
The dual match took place at the Mandy Stoll Tennis Complex in DeLand, Florida, on Monday, March 2, 2026, with a 10 a.m. start time.
The contest began as a defensive stalemate, with Eli Henderson making the first start of his NCAA career for the Eagles. Henderson was effective early, retiring the Notre Dame side in order in both the first and second innings. The Eastern Michigan offense found its spark in the top of the third when TJ Williams singled and promptly stole second base. With two outs, Nathan Borchardt delivered a clutch RBI single to right field, driving Williams home to give the Eagles a 1-0 advantage.
As debates over the rapid expansion of data centers ripple across Michigan, Ypsilanti has hit pause. On March 3, 2026, the City Council voted to consider an emergency moratorium that would temporarily halt new zoning permits for data centers within city limits.
In a tightly contested battle Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, the Eastern Michigan University gymnastics team showcased one of its strongest performances of the season. Hosting a meet that featured Western Michigan University and Illinois State University, the Eagles posted a final team score of 195.200.
Oliver J. Ocasek Natatorium in Akron, Ohio, served as the backdrop for four days of competition as the Eastern Michigan University swim and dive teams battled at the 2026 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championships. From Feb. 25 through Feb. 28, the Eagles demonstrated a mix of veteran poise and freshman brilliance, finishing the meet in sixth place with 263 points. While the University of Akron successfully defended its home turf to claim the title with 771 points, EMU left the water with more than just a trophy — they left with new personal bests and a Freshman Diver of the Year.
The Eastern Michigan University baseball team traveled to Edwardsville, Illinois, this past weekend for a four-game nonconference set against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars. The series, held at the Simmons Baseball Complex from Feb. 27 to March 1, 2026, ended in a 2-2 split, moving the Eagles' overall record to 4-8.
The Eastern Michigan University lacrosse team continued its 2026 campaign with a gritty 13-10 come-from-behind victory over Austin Peay State University on Sunday, March 1. Played at Morgan Bros. Field in Clarksville, Tennessee, this win propelled the Eagles to a 5-2 record. In a game defined by momentum swings, Eastern Michigan used a late five-goal surge and a stellar performance from Emerson Henry to hand the Governors their first home loss in program history.
Eastern Michigan University’s College of Arts and Sciences is expected to combine its 18 unique departments into only eight at the start of 2027.
On Feb. 28, 2026, the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team traveled to DeKalb, Illinois, to take on Northern Illinois University at the Convocation Center. The game ended at a 70-61 loss for the Eagles. Eastern Michigan is no longer in the running for the Mid-American Conference tournament.
Since the last Eastern Michigan University dean of students retired in July 2025, the Provost Office has been maintaining the office while the university conducted a search to find the right candidate to fill the position.
In the burgeoning history of Eastern Michigan University lacrosse, few names carry as much weight as Tracy Grollman's.
At her final State of the State address, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer focused on education and literacy, housing and healthcare.
March 3, 2026 vs. University at Buffalo
As the winter chill begins to thaw in Washtenaw County, the atmosphere around the Eastern Michigan University football program is heating up with a significant addition to its coaching ranks. On Feb. 25, 2026, head coach Chris Creighton officially announced the hiring of Antreal Allen as the Eagles' new cornerbacks coach, signaling a bold move to fortify a secondary known for its discipline and grit.
Eastern Michigan University alum Dave Marz has published a debut novel, “Life is Your Masterpiece."
Solutions by The State News
