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Final 4 candidates for EMU dean of students: Meet Aura Cazares

By AnnaBelle Favre · Saturday, March 7, 2026

Aura Cazares is one of four final candidates for the next Eastern Michigan University dean of students.

Final 4 candidates for EMU dean of students: Meet Renee’ T. Watson

By AnnaBelle Favre · Saturday, March 7, 2026

Renee’ T. Watson is one of four final candidates for the next Eastern Michigan University Dean of Students. Watson wants to ensure that every EMU student feels that they belong and know how to ask for help.

A man and woman seated at a booth. Behind them is a blue wall with golden colored frames scattered around. The man and the woman sit awkwardly, not looking at one another. The man wears a tan suit, and the woman wears a pink jacket over a white shirt.

'One Night in Tokyo' explores love beyond language barriers

By Gray Connor · Saturday, March 7, 2026

Filmmaker and Eastern Michigan University alum Joshua Woodcock returns to campus for a screening of his film "One Night in Tokyo," a story of two strangers, two different languages, and one hectic night in Tokyo, Japan.

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Eastern Michigan University gains new haunted helper with Guinnevere the Ghost

By Gray Connor · Friday, March 6, 2026

There's a new ghost in town — meet Guinnevere the Ghost, Eastern Michigan University's latest haunt.

The Echo Q&A Series: English professor writes across the curriculum, into the community

By Lilly Kujawski · Thursday, March 5, 2026

Eastern Michigan University faculty member Ann Blakeslee discusses her work in the university's Writing Across the Curriculum program and the Ypsilanti nonprofit YpsiWrites.

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EMU alumni accounts are going Gmail-only: Here's what you need to know

By Laura Meriweather · Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Eastern Michigan University recently announced that all alumni Google accounts will be transitioned to a Gmail-only model starting June 30, 2026. All files left on non-Gmail apps after the deadline will be permanently deleted.

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EMU selected to participate in Educator Preparation Provider Collaborative

By Hannah Borders · Monday, March 2, 2026

Eastern Michigan University was one of five universities selected to participate in a two-year, state-wide Educator Preparation Provider Collaborative.

StockX founder Chris Kaufman set to share business tips during EMU fireside chat

By Lauren Holloway · Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

Eastern Michigan University students respond to snow days

By Lauren Holloway · Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026

Eastern Michigan University officials explain how school closures are decided during inclement weather, while EMU students share opinions about closures and winter conditions.

Eastern Michigan University alum, Brendan Kelly

'Teed it up perfectly': EMU prepares for presidential transition

By Lilly Kujawski · Friday, Feb. 20, 2026

Two-time Eastern Michigan University alum Brendan Kelly is now EMU's president-elect, set to take over in the spring.

Africology and African American Studies exhibit showcases 50 years of history

By Hannah Borders · Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026

"Study & Struggle: 50 Years of African American Studies at EMU" exhibit in Halle Library showcases the 50 year history of the department of Africology and African American Studies.

People clap and smile as Nate Ford, Art Timko, and James Smith hold oversized scissors and cut the green ribbon.

WEMU celebrates new office in Halle Library

By Gray Connor · Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026

Halle Library will now house WEMU, NPR's local jazz, blues and news station.

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EMU's 'all are welcome here' philosophy ties in with tuition model

By Lyndsay Tusen · Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026

Eastern Michigan University offers undergraduate students a flat tuition rate whether they are in-state, out-of-state or international. From fall 2014 to fall 2025, student enrollment has decreased, but the percentage of students enrolled whose residence is outside Michigan has remained relatively the same.