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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 security breach 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.

Chrissy Kuiper from the waist up, smiling in front of a blank wall at the camera.

Roots Artist of the Month: 3D Artist and Windgate Fellow Chrissy Kuiper

By Carol Detary · Sunday, May 3, 2026

Meet Chrissy Kuiper, a Windgate fellow and Eastern Michigan University student artist specializing in 3D art.

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.

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.

7 adults sit on concrete stairs outdoors in front of a gray building.

EMU Parsons Center to hold immersive summer classes for students

By Katherine Tatomir · Friday, April 10, 2026

This summer, the Parsons Center for Arts and Sciences will hold classes that provide an opportunity for students to connect with the environment.

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.

EMU welcomes Brendan Kelly as 24th president

By AnnaBelle Favre · Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Brendan Kelly is now Eastern Michigan University's 24th president, following James Smith.

Sally Wright Day smiles outdoors in front of green foliage.

EMU alumna Sally Wright Day to be inducted into Eastern Echo Hall of Fame

By AnnaBelle Favre · Friday, March 27, 2026

While attending Eastern Michigan University, Sally Wright Day worked at The Eastern Echo in advertising, layout design and editing. This year, she will be inducted into The Eastern Echo Hall of Fame.

An intersection between the EMU Honors College and the 601 W Forest apartment building.

EMU, Ypsilanti police investigate armed robbery report near Honors College

By Laura Meriweather · Thursday, March 19, 2026

A joint investigation between Eastern Michigan University and Ypsilanti police into a recent report of armed robbery near the EMU Honors College is ongoing.

Students walk outside of a large red brick building while the sun sets.

EMU College of Arts and Sciences plans department reorganization

By Gray Connor · Thursday, March 19, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University College of Arts and Sciences has plans to restructure and bring new opportunities to students in 2027.

Two campus police officers in uniform talk to two Eastern Michigan students while standing behind an information table.

EMU parking operations to resume March 16

By AnnaBelle Favre · Sunday, March 15, 2026

Parking enforcement and gated lots at Eastern Michigan University will resume regular operations March 16, 2026.

Officer Elliott smiles and stands in uniform in the Student Center.

EMU to hold self-defense class open to students, community

By Lilly Kujawski · Saturday, March 7, 2026

Eastern Michigan University's Department of Public Safety will host a self-defense class for women and nonbinary people beginning March 11, 2026.

Final 4 candidates for EMU dean of students: Meet Jeanette Zalba

By AnnaBelle Favre · Saturday, March 7, 2026

Jeanette Zalba is one of four final candidates for the next Eastern Michigan University dean of students. Zalba hopes to prioritize managing students' emotional stress and make the dean of students' office an inviting place to be.

Final 4 candidates for EMU dean of students: Meet Matthew Gregory

By AnnaBelle Favre · Saturday, March 7, 2026

Matthew Gregory is one of four final candidates for EMU's next dean of students. Gregory hopes to help and listen to all students, provide them with resources when needed and attend events on campus.

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.