Ypsilanti makes strides with Water Street PCB cleanup efforts
(03/12/26 12:00pm)
Spring cleaning season is here, and the Water Street Redevelopment Area is no exception.
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Eagles snap eight-game losing streak with 66-54 win over Central Michigan Chippewas
(02/18/26 8:27pm)
On Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team secured a 66-54 victory over their long-standing in-state rival Central Michigan University. The Mid-American Conference matchup took place at the George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and served as a crucial turning point for the Eagles, who effectively snapped an eight-game losing streak with the win.
EMU women’s golf secures historic second-place finish at Alice and John Wallace Invitational
(02/18/26 7:43pm)
The Eastern Michigan University women’s golf team made a definitive statement this past week in California, proving they can compete with and beat some of the premier programs in the country. Facing a field stacked with nationally-ranked powerhouses, the Eagles (ranked No. 33) claimed a stunning second-place finish at the Alice and John Wallace Invitational, held Feb. 14-16, 2026.
Eagle Sports Tips and Tales | Feb. 24 - March 2
(02/24/26 5:00pm)
Feb. 24, 2026 vs. Miami University
Ypsilanti residents selected for Water Street citizen participation committee
(02/19/26 2:33am)
Ypsilanti City Council appointed eight community members to the ad hoc citizens committee for the Water Street redevelopment project.
'We need it now': Ypsilanti Council limits use of city resources for immigration enforcement
(02/18/26 4:36am)
As reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence in Ypsilanti spur fear in some community members, Ypsilanti joins Ann Arbor in passing a resolution to mitigate and limit civil immigration enforcement action in the area.
New campus streaming service, Swoop Cinema, free to EMU students
(03/09/26 4:00pm)
Between rising subscription costs and seemingly endless ad breaks, streaming can feel exhausting. Now, Eastern Michigan University students connected to campus Wi-Fi have a free alternative.
Sacramento State joins the MAC as football expansion hits the West Coast
(02/25/26 1:00pm)
The landscape of Mid-American Conference football is about to stretch across the country. In a move that President Luke Woods of California State University, Sacramento, called a bold leap into the future, the MAC formally announced on Feb. 16, 2026, that Sacramento State will join the conference as a football-only affiliate member.
StockX founder Chris Kaufman set to share business tips during EMU fireside chat
(02/23/26 9:41pm)
Leadership skills should be used by everyone in the workplace, entrepreneur and EMU alum Chris Kaufman said in his newly published book.
Eastern Michigan Gymnastics records 194.125 in a dual meet loss to Ball State
(02/17/26 9:34pm)
The Eastern Michigan University gymnastics team competed in a dual meet against Ball State University on Sunday, Feb. 15, at Worthen Arena in Muncie, Ind. Ball State won the competition with a team score of 195.025, while Eastern Michigan recorded a total of 194.125. During the meet, Eastern Michigan recorded its highest team scores of the season on vault, uneven bars and floor exercise.
Four wins and 17 personal bests highlight EMU Track & Field's weekend of competition
(02/16/26 1:57am)
The Eastern Michigan University track and field programs participated in two separate meets during the weekend of Feb. 13-14, 2026. Athletes traveled to the Grand Valley State University Big Meet at the Kelly Family Sports Center in Allendale, Michigan, and the Heartland Invitational at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana. Over the two days, the Eagles recorded four event wins and 17 personal best performances.
Eagles Tennis sweeps Big East road trip: DePaul and Butler fall to rising EMU squad
(02/16/26 1:22am)
The Eastern Michigan University tennis team proved its mettle this past weekend, completing a demanding five-match road stretch with a pair of hard-fought victories against Big East opponents. The Eagles, who are 8-3, showcased the depth of their roster and the resilience of their freshman class as they secured wins over DePaul University and Butler University.
EMU Baseball recovers from opening loss to split weekend games, drops three-day series at Little Rock
(02/15/26 11:27pm)
Following an opening-day loss Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, the Eastern Michigan University baseball team returned to Gary Hogan Field this past weekend for a high-stakes doubleheader of action against the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The Eagles, who are now 1-2, experienced the highest of highs on Valentine’s Day with a massive comeback victory, before falling just short in a defensive stalemate Sunday afternoon.
Ypsilanti City Council to vote on civil immigration resolution
(02/16/26 8:30pm)
Ypsilanti City Council will vote on a resolution intended to limit access and city resources used for civil immigration enforcement at its Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, meeting.
Eagles lacrosse makes history with come-from-behind victory over Xavier
(02/15/26 5:14am)
On a chilly Saturday afternoon inside the Indoor Practice Facility, the Eastern Michigan University lacrosse team proved that they are a force to be reckoned with in the 2026 season. In a gritty, come-from-behind performance Feb. 14, 2026, the Eagles defeated the visiting Xavier University Musketeers 9-7, marking the best start in program history with a 3-1 record.
Western Michigan defeats Eastern Michigan 76-62 in Saturday home matchup
(02/15/26 4:35am)
On Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, the Western Michigan University Broncos defeated the Eastern Michigan University Eagles at the George Gervin GameAbove Center with a final score of 76-62. Although the Eagles held a lead at halftime, the Broncos outscored the home team 48-29 during the second half of play.
Group Award African American Studies
(02/16/26 8:27pm)
Members of the Africology and African American Studies program at Eastern Michigan University stand next to EMU President James Smith and Regent Jessie K.W. Kimbrough after receiving an award in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the program.
News Clipping African American Studies
(02/16/26 8:27pm)
Part of the “Study and Struggle: 50 Years of African American Studies at EMU" gallery is a display of the Sept. 14, 1970, print of The Eastern Echo newspaper, showing the regents approved a Black studies major and minor at Eastern Michigan University.
Eagle Sports Tips and Tales | Feb. 17-23
(02/17/26 12:00am)
Here are some sports tips and tales every Eagles fan should know for the week of Feb. 17-23, 2026. This guide provides a look at the Eagles' history and current form as they head into a busy late-February slate.
