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Five construction projects taking place on EMU's campus

By Aaron Hughes · Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023

Here are the five halls undergoing construction, demolition or renovations on Eastern's campus.

Digital Summer Clinic's marketing workshops

EMU interns and marketing experts to host AI discussion panel

By Aaron Hughes · Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023

As part of A2tech360 week at SPARK East, the Digital Summer Clinic founder Bud Gibson will be moderating the "Age of AI" panel discussion. This event will focus on how local start-ups can use AI technologies to enhance marketing strategies and grow their business.

EMU’s Hamze El-Zayat scores winning touchdown against UMass

By Mackenzie Thompson · Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023

Eastern Michigan improves their record to 2-1 after close win at home against UMass.

Eastern Michigan vs. UMass game preview, odds, what to watch

By Blake McQueary · Friday, Sept. 15, 2023

For the third consecutive season, the Eastern Michigan University football team will host the University of Massachusetts in a non-conference battle inside The Factory. Read all about the matchup, game odds, and what to watch for as sports editor Blake McQueary gives insight ahead of Saturday's game.

Students attend Commuter Cookout at EMU

By Erin Flynn · Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023

EMU Commuter Cookout event helps its commuter community to feel more included on its campus.

EMU football downs HBCU opponent in season opener, 33-23

By Mackenzie Thompson · Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023

Eastern Michigan hosted hbcu opponent Howard University Sept. 1 to kick off the programs 132nd season.

EMU lecturers to rally for fair compensation on student move-in day

By Erin Flynn · Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023

EMU lecturers and faculty to rally outside of EMU resident hall in regard to fair compensation.

Eastern Michigan University Alumni start scholarship in the name of Aishwarya Thatikonda

By Aaron Hughes · Tuesday, May 23, 2023

EMU Construction Management Alumni Chapter hopes to honor the legacy of alumna Aishwarya Thatikonda, a victim of the Allen, Texas mass shooting.

Black Girls Rock Gala: Celebrating EMU’s Black Women

By Nautica Marshall · Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Black Girls Rock Gala, an awards ceremony to honor women of color leaders on campus. The gala was Tuesday, March 29, 2019. Women were nominated and selected by a committee, mostly by surprise.

EMU’s 39th Annual Undergraduate Symposium showcases student projects

By Ronia-Isabel Cabansag and Nautica Marshall · Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Eastern Michigan University hosts the 39th Undergraduate Symposium

TODAY IN HISTORY: MARCH 26TH

By Nautica Marshall · Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Elsie S. Ott: the First woman awarded a U.S. Air Force Air medal, 1943.

TODAY IN HISTORY: MARCH 19TH

By Nautica Marshall · Tuesday, March 19, 2019

U.S. Congress passed and authorized the use of time zones and daylight savings time 101 years ago today, March 19.

EMU Hosts Pride Prom 2019

By Bianca Ramsey · Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Summary on the LGBT Pride Prom event taken place at the convocation center at 7pm - 11pm. Open to the EMU and free to the public/community.

Farm Workers Boycott Wendy's

By Nautica Marshall · Thursday, March 14, 2019

Dozens of farmworkers, students, allies and community leaders gathered to rally outside of Wendy’s on Carpenter Street Saturday, March 9.

“Activated” Stroll Competition Presented by NPHC Brings Campus Together for a Night of Dancing, Strolling and Community Engagement

By Marquin Stanley · Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019

Eastern Michigan University’s National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) organized the “Activated” Stroll Competition, Feb. 16, in Pease Auditorium, bringing Valentine’s Day weekend to an exciting end.

A Response to the ‘Best Hall’ Incident

By Nautica Marshall · Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019

Last Monday, a Black doll was found hanging in a shared shower of a dorm room in Best Hall. After this incident, Black students, including myself, are unsure whether Eastern Michigan University cares about students of color or are just using them as a token to show that they are diverse.

EMU Student Affairs Committee discusses Professional Development, Residence Housing Association

By Nautica Marshall · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019

During the Student Affairs Committee meeting, the Board of Regents received presentations Thursday, Feb. 7 from the Student Affairs Professional Development, Diversity and Community Involvement (DCI), and Residence Hall Association (RHA). These brief presentations consisted of an overview and updates that each organization has improved to help better the student community here at Eastern.

Culture Night Gathers Students Across Campus to Experience New Cultures

By Marquin Stanley · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019

Friday night, International Students Association (ISA) brought many students at Eastern Michigan University together to celebrate the multitude of unique cultures on our campus. The organization created an experience for students to meet new friends from a range of different backgrounds and watch performances from a range of different cultures.

Harlem Globetrotters come to Eastern Michigan

By Nautica Marshall · Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019

Fans of all ages were ecstatic and ready to enjoy the Original Harlem Globetrotters live in action Feb. 1 at the Convocation Center. As the Harlem Globetrotters made Eastern Michigan University one of the stops during their 2019 Fan Powered World Tour, fans made this a night to remember.

Road to Recovery: Government Shutdown

By Nautica Marshall · Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019

One of the longest government shutdowns in our nation’s history has finally ended this past week on Friday, Jan. 25. Both political parties have three weeks until Feb. 15 to roll up their sleeves and come to a consensus over the border security.