2025's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events
Eastern Michigan University establishes a week of service in memory of the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
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Eastern Michigan University establishes a week of service in memory of the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
In a 2024 ranking compiled by Online Masters College, Eastern Michigan University was recognized for having one of the Top 10 best online graduate education programs.
Pioneers, Native Americans, and Mormons clashed in a brutal depiction of the Wild West in Netflix’s new miniseries, “American Primeval.” The series followed a mother and son making a perilous trek through the war-torn Utah Territory in 1857.
From fitness opportunities to research tips, here is an eagle-eye view of events happening on and around the Eastern Michigan University campus this week.
Across the United States, the year’s coldest temperatures come during January and February, according to the Weather Channel.
The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team showcased offensive firepower. Still, it could not keep pace with the University of Akron, falling 105-81 on Jan. 11 at the George Gervin GameAbove Center in a Mid-American Conference matchup. Despite strong individual performances from four players scoring in double figures, the Eagles were outmatched by the Zips' efficient scoring and commanding second-half surge.
The Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team showed resilience. Still, it ultimately fell short in a tightly contested home game against the University of Akron, losing 61-56 on Jan. 11 at the George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti. Despite a strong defensive effort, the Eagles could not overcome key scoring runs by the Zips, extending their winless streak in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) to four games.
Washtenaw County's new sheriff Alyshia Dyer has been in office since the beginning of 2025 and plans to use her past experiences in both public policy and social work to guide her through her term.
EMU Theatre is bringing cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" to the Legacy Theatre Feb. 13-16.
Start the new year strong with Eastern Michigan athletics, as January kicks off with an action-packed week of basketball, swimming, diving, and tennis!
Sisi Eleko scored 14 to surpass 1,000 career points, but the Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team fell to Ball State University, 101-69, on Jan. 8 at Worthen Arena.
Ypsilanti City Council passed two resolutions on Tuesday, Jan. 7 urging Washtenaw County to support the city in establishing a permanent homeless shelter and an unarmed crisis response team.
Northern Illinois University announced its football program will move to the Mountain West Conference beginning in the 2026 season. This decision signals a significant shift in the college football landscape and introduces new challenges and opportunities for Mid-American Conference schools, including Eastern Michigan University.
Despite rallying back from a 13-point halftime deficit and briefly taking the lead late in the second half, the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team fell short in a 90-87 loss to the University of Toledo on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Savage Arena.
The Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball team lost their second game of conference play and their sixth consecutive game overall to the Bowling Green Falcons by a score of 90-76. The team now stands at 1-11 overall and 0-2 in MAC play.
Welcome back, Eagles! The new year starts with a bang as Eastern Michigan athletics returns to action, bringing a thrilling lineup of games across multiple sports. From intense basketball showdowns to exciting track and field events, our EMU athletes are ready to take on the competition. Whether you're cheering from the stands or following the action from home, here’s your guide to the can't-miss events this week:
Welcome back, Eagles! Check out these events on and around Eastern Michigan University's campus.
Da’Sean Nelson (Toledo, Ohio/Robert S. Rogers/Kilgore College/DePaul), take a bow.The senior starting forward had a career day in the MAC season opener against Northern Illinois, dropping 16 points apiece in both halves with multiple momentum-shifting dunks towards the end of the game and leading Eastern Michigan to a critical 75-71 victory over Northern Illinois at home to open conference play. “He’s [Nelson’s] the man out there,” head coach Stan Heath said. “He finds ways to get things done, and we needed him,” Heath added. Nelson’s 32 points were the most by an Eagle in nearly a calendar year, shooting a career-high 12/20 (60%) from the field and continuing his career-best streak of nine straight games with double-digit points. Elsewhere, Jalin Billingsley (Cleveland, Ohio/Lutheran East Georgetown) and Christian Henry (Chicago, Illinois/The Skill Factory/Panola College) also contributed double-digit points to the Eagles’ 75-point total, Billingsley with 15 points on an efficient 5/7 (71.4%) shooting. At the same time, Henry tallied 13 on 5/10 (50%) from the floor. Eastern Michigan struggled shooting in the first half, only 11/29 (37.9%) from the floor and 2/12 (16.7%) behind the arc. However, the second half bore more fruitful results. The team turned in a 51.6% shooting percentage and held Northern Illinois to a 32% field goal percentage (8/25) on the defensive end. Twenty points off turnovers for the Eagles, compared to only eight for the Huskies, made the difference in the end. Eastern Michigan is powering onto a 7-6 record, now 1-0 in conference play, while Northern Illinois dropped to 4-9, 0-1 to open their MAC campaign. Next time out, the Eagles go back on the road. This Tuesday at 7 p.m., they will play another conference showdown with Toledo. Viewers can stream the game live on ESPN+.
The city of Ypsilanti had its first ever public menorah lighting to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.
"The Six Triple Eight," directed by Tyler Perry, is trending on Netflix.