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Parking lot on a rainy day. A few cars are parked, and 3 red, brick campus buildings are in the background. Parking sign reads "Pease A-1 Lot, Permit required 7 days per week."

Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University to take on construction projects this summer

By Hannah Borders · Wednesday, May 13, 2026

This spring and summer, the City of Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University are taking on various construction projects. Here's what community members can expect.

A clipart image of a rocket ship being repaired by robots with the message "Canvas is currently undergoing scheduled maintenance" under it.

Canvas service restored as hacker group removes demands against Instructure

By Laura Meriweather · Friday, May 8, 2026

After a data hack derailed access to the Canvas educational service across the U.S., the site was restored near the end of the day on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

Graphic map of Eastern Michigan University campus with arrows showing the path of the 5K run.

Girls on the Run to celebrate 30 years, 5K run at EMU

By Hannah Borders · Friday, May 8, 2026

Girls on the Run, a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting girls form third to eighth grade, ends its season with its annual 5K run.

Sidewalk leading up to a metal door on a brick wall with "The Commons Dining" written in black letters.

EMU to host campus food trucks, new summer dining options

By AnnaBelle Favre · Wednesday, May 6, 2026

This summer, Eastern Michigan University's dining service, E|Dining, will welcome food trucks on campus with rotating lunch options.

EMU announces repavement project, campus street and parking lot closures begin May 4

By AnnaBelle Favre · Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Eastern Michigan University will be repaving the Pease parking lot from May 4-15 and will be working intermittently to improve several campus streets from May 11-29.

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EMU CMTA celebrates innovation and alumni with 'Coming Home Celebration'

By Gray Connor · Saturday, May 2, 2026

The Coming Home Celebration: The Story Continues event is set to recognize Eastern Michigan University's Communications, Media and Theatre Arts department alumni, faculty and students.

The front entrance of a brick building with big windows and glass double doors. A dark green sign in front of the building reads, "Campus Wellness Center" in white letters.

The Eastern Echo's guide to finals week at EMU

By Allie Beecher · Monday, April 27, 2026

Eastern Michigan University offers a wide variety of resources to support students during finals week.

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End-of-year reminders for Eastern Michigan University students

By AnnaBelle Favre · Saturday, April 25, 2026

A list of reminders and information about meal plans, course evaluations, heat and hot water outages, moving out, and graduation for the end of the 2025-2026 school year at Eastern Michigan University.

EMU Esports offers supportive avenues, free resources

By Gray Connor · Thursday, April 23, 2026

Eastern Michigan University ESports allows all students, no matter their skill level, to gets hands-on with competitive play.

A crowd of students in green graduation gowns and caps stand in rows, with another row in the middle wearing white hard hats with their graduation uniform.

What to know for EMU's 2026 Winter Commencement

By Gray Connor · Wednesday, April 22, 2026

The 2026 Eastern Michigan University commencement ceremony will take place Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Illustrated graphic with a blue background with white snowflakes. Written in red is "The Snowy Day." The outline of a child, also in red, stands to the left of the text.

EMU Theatre presents family-friendly puppet show with 'The Snowy Day and Other Stories by Ezra Keats'

By Gray Connor · Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Join Peter as he experiences the wonders of growing up in Eastern Michigan University Theatre's production of "The Snowy Day and Other Stories by Ezra Keats."

Brendan Kelly speaks from behind a clear, transparent plastic podium as Board of Regents members listen from a long, shared desk in the background.

Board of Regents focuses on new leadership, future changes at EMU

By Lilly Kujawski · Friday, April 17, 2026

April 16, 2026, marked Brendan Kelly's first Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents meeting as president.

How to request extra tickets for 2026 Eastern Michigan University commencement

By Laura Meriweather · Friday, April 17, 2026

2026 Eastern Michigan University graduates each receive four commencement tickets for loved ones, with the option to request more if needed.

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After a busy EMU Student Government campaign, a moment to breathe and reflect

By Laura Meriweather · Wednesday, April 15, 2026

After Nina Freeman and Eva Orlich Rojas were elected president and vice president in the 2026 EMU Student Government election, the executive tickets sat down with The Eastern Echo to reflect on the campaign and the road ahead.

Brendan Kelly smiles and stands in front of a large block "E" sculpture, with construction fencing in the background and the university pond in the distance.

Eastern Michigan University builds new Block E sculpture in front of Student Center

By AnnaBelle Favre · Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Eastern Michigan University completed construction on a Block E sculpture on campus.

Brendan Kelly speaks from behind an EMU-branded podium.

Eastern Michigan University President Kelly announces provost, chief of staff resignations

By Lelaina MacDonald · Tuesday, April 14, 2026

President Brendan Kelly announced two leadership role changes in an email to EMU students, faculty and staff April 13, 2026.

Three people are positioned together, with two sitting in front and one standing behind the others. The stage lights softly illuminate their faces as they all stare off into the distance.

Eastern Michigan University Theatre brings new vision to 'Our Town'

By AnnaBelle Favre · Monday, April 13, 2026

Eastern Michigan University Theatre students will perform "Our Town," written by Thornton Wilder and directed by Pirooz Aghssa, April 16-19, 2026.

Eastern Michigan University Fraternity and Sorority Life gears up for Greek Week

By Gray Connor · Saturday, April 11, 2026

Community bonding, fundraising and competitive fun are encouraged throughout this year's Greek Week at Eastern Michigan University.

The Echo Q&A Series: Astronomy instructor enjoys sharing the stars

By Lauren Holloway · Saturday, April 4, 2026

Eastern Michigan University astronomy professor Tom Kasper discusses his teaching, career path, technology developments in the field and more.

The entrance to the EMU Student Center is via several concrete steps. The Student Center exterior is made of red brick, and its glass doors are framed.

Eastern Michigan University receives F rating for free speech

By AnnaBelle Favre · Friday, April 3, 2026

Eastern Michigan University scored a 57.9 out of 100 on FIRE's university rankings for free speech.