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Travel journalist Dan Fellner, his arm resting on a short white wall, stands on a cruise ship off the coast of Iceland.

From Curry to Kreplach: Travel journalist provides visual look at Jewish culture, history

By Israel Shriki · Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025

All are welcome to participate in the on-campus event by Dan Fellner, who will lecture on Jewish culture in various locations around the world with a high visual presentation. The lecture takes place at the EMU Student Center on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.

Emma Wuetrich coordinator of the The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center

Q&A with Emma Wuetrich: future Director of Campus Life at EMU

By AnnaBelle Favre · Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025

On Jan. 5, 2025, Emma Wuetrich will assume a new title as campus life director at Eastern Michigan University, after working in the LGBT Resource Center on campus since 2023. The Eastern Echo sat down with Wuetrich for a Q&A about her new role.

Two people sit at a desk in blue medical scrubs and pink gloves. One of them holds a syringe, and another holds a pen.

What to know before traveling during flu season

By Matt Hodges · Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

Influenza cases are on the rise this season, but travelers can take steps to keep themselves and others healthy.

EMU President James Smith and pharmacy staff hold a purple ribbon while one person cuts the ribbon with a large pair of purple scissors.

Trinity Health pharmacy opens on Eastern Michigan University campus

By AnnaBelle Favre · Monday, Nov. 24, 2025

Trinity Health Pharmacy - EMU Campus had a grand opening event Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. The pharmacy offers services to both the Eastern Michigan University and Ypsilanti communities.

Photos of the transgender lives lost in 2024-25 adorn a stone fireplace along with LED candles and plants.

Eastern Michigan University hosts Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil

By Lauren Holloway · Monday, Nov. 24, 2025

EMU hosts Transgender Remembrance vigil for students and faculty.

Eagle Outfitters soft opens to public, students suggest improvements

By Katherine Tatomir · Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025

Eagle Outfitters opens to mixed reviews, with some students expressing disappointment at the initial product.

Regents say EMU president position to be filled by end of 2025

By Lilly Kujawski · Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025

After an ongoing presidential candidate search, Eastern Michigan University expects to identify its next president by the end of the year.

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.

15th Digital Marketing Workshop brings industry experts to EMU

By Israel Shriki · Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025

The Digital Marketing Workshop, themed “Know Your Customer,” will take place Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at the Eastern Michigan University Student Center.

Swoop’s Food Pantry hosts annual Holiday Harvest Donation Drive

By Natalie Heckert · Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025

Swoop's Food Pantry at Eastern Michigan University has been hosting its second annual Holiday Harvest Donation Drive. At this event, the pantry will be providing Thanksgiving food items to its shoppers.

A photo of a red brick building with green picnic tables out front.

EMU scholarships, grants will see 2.4% increase next year

By Lilly Kujawski · Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025

In the next fiscal year, budgetary funds supporting scholarships, awards and grants will see an increase of 2.4% for Eastern Michigan University students.

Flyer for Registration Blitz pinned to a bulletin board.

Course registration for Winter 2026 begins this week

By Lelaina MacDonald · Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025

Students at Eastern Michigan University are preparing to register for their Winter 2026 semester classes.

A gray and black bridge over the University Park pond with some orange cables attached to it. Black railings line the sides of the flat bridge. Overhead, the sky is overcast.

Bridge replaced at Eastern Michigan's University Park; improvements to accessibility, safety

By Israel Shriki · Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025

Eastern Michigan University replaced the University Park bridge this week, removing the old structure Monday and completing the restoration work Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. The new bridge complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Intermedia Gallery Group announces two upcoming student shows

By Hannah Borders · Friday, Oct. 31, 2025

EMU's Intermedia Gallery Group announces two upcoming solo student exhibitions in its gallery in the Student Center.

EMU Digital Media, Cinema, Journalism offers afternoon of career prep, alum insight

By The Eastern Echo Staff · Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025

In the first event of its kind at Eastern Michigan University, students are invited to learn how to navigate a career in media Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, from 1-5 p.m. for an afternoon of workshops, panels and skill building hosted by the Digital Media, Cinema and Journalism program.

Michigan Student Action at Board of Regents meeting

New self-service markets open; students express continued disappointment to Regents

By Ameera Salman · Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025

Students raised concerns about ongoing changes to EMU's dining options at the Board of Regents meeting Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025.

Colorful, cool-toned poster featuring three animated characters and advertising the WonderFest event.

EMU AMP! and Pokito Productions hosts WonderFest to bring together artists, build community

By Hannah Borders · Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025

WonderFest is a new event by AMP! and Pokito Productions set to take place Nov. 4, combining galleries and artist alleys to showcase student work.

Cement, multi-tiered parking structure at Eastern Michigan University, pictured on a sunny day. Orange barriers block the entrance while the structure sits closed.

EMU regents approve parking system repurchase, litigation settlement plan

By Lilly Kujawski and Natalie Kyle · Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025

Eastern Michigan University regents approved a plan Thursday to terminate EMU’s existing parking system contract, repurchase the parking system and settle litigation surrounding the agreement and the unused campus parking structure.

Mental health and wellness fair offers options, ideas, activities to improve wellbeing

By Israel Shriki · Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025

A mental health and wellness fair is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 22, in the ballroom of the Student Center.

Canvas services return after global network outage

By Lilly Kujawski · Monday, Oct. 20, 2025

After several hours of service disruption on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, Canvas is back online for users. Canvas is the learning management system used by Eastern Michigan University. The service disruption came after a global connectivity outage from Amazon Web Services.

Screenshot of the Canvas error message visible when trying to load the content management system during the outage. It shows a graphic of a rocket being fixed by small robots and reads, "Canvas is experiencing issues due to an ongoing AWS incident."

Global network outage disrupts Canvas services

By Lilly Kujawski · Monday, Oct. 20, 2025

Eastern Michigan University's classroom management platform, Canvas, is currently down due to a global outage at Amazon Web Services.