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The Eastern Michigan University website glows on a computer monitor. The "Google Changes for Alumni" page is visible.

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.

Red brick building with a driveway in front. Green sign to the left reads "John W. Porter Building."

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.

Paris Stinson poses outside in a green graduation cap and gown. A red brick building with a red door stands in the background.

Roots Artist of the Month: Watercolor and oil painter, EMU alumna Paris Stinson

By Carol Detary · Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026

Meet Paris Stinson, an Eastern Michigan University alumna and local artist with an interest in abstract and surreal painting.

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.

EMU celebrates fall graduates with 2025 Winter Commencement

By Gray Connor · Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025

Eastern Michigan University, joined by alumnus James Bodary, celebrated graduates at its 2025 Winter Commencement.

Local Artist of the Month: Chey Ely, creative and creator of magazine Detroit Undercover

By Carol Detary · Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025

Chey Ely, a fashion marketing innovation major at Eastern Michigan University and creator of their own magazine, is the Roots Local Artist of the Month for December 2025.

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EMU Fine Arts Capstone brings community representation with Down the Rabbit Hole exhibition

By Hannah Borders · Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

Fine Arts Capstone students focus on diversity and representation with their upcoming gallery, Down the Rabbit Hole.

EMU #GivingTrueDay donation campaign starts Tuesday, Dec. 2

By The Eastern Echo Staff · Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025

In correlation with Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, marks the EMU Foundation's Giving True Day event and asks community members to help the university raise funds for its programs.

National Art Education Association expands, creates opportunities for future art educators

By Hannah Borders · Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025

EMU's student chapter of the National Art Education Association aims to expand the organization and create opportunities for future art educators through outreach events.

Five upcoming holiday markets in Ypsilanti offering handmade, local art

By Madison Cantrell and Hannah Borders · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

Five upcoming local holiday markets in the Ypsilanti area featuring handmade art of various mediums.

Five people smile and stand next to a sign that says "Art in the Legislature" displayed on an easel.

4 EMU students’ artwork chosen for display in Michigan’s state legislature

By Madison Cantrell and Carol Detary · Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

Four Eastern Michigan University students had their artwork selected to be displayed in Michigan legislature buildings.

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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.

Check out these EMU, Ypsilanti Halloween events

By Katherine Tatomir · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025

With Halloween 2025 right around the corner, Eastern Michigan University students and the Ypsilanti community can look forward to plenty of Halloween events.

An EMU police car is parked in front of the campus police department.

EMU Department of Public Safety investigates anonymous USB drive

By Lilly Kujawski · Monday, Oct. 6, 2025

On Sept. 19, 2025, a USB drive was anonymously mailed to an Eastern Michigan University campus department.

EMU President Smith receives public media impact award

By Ky'anna Coats · Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025

The Michigan Association of Public Broadcasters delivered its Public Media Impact Award to Eastern Michigan University President James Smith and his wife Connie Ruhl-Smith.

Intermedia Gallery Group opens retrospective exploring relationship with face coverings

By Katherine Tatomir · Monday, Sept. 22, 2025

Intermedia Gallery Group opens student exhibition, "Mask Mandate," with reception on Sept. 18, 2025, featuring works from EMU art professors Digital Fabrication class.

Drew gives a big smile while seated on the bench of a grand piano. Kin lies on top of the piano and smiles at Drew.

EMU alumni, Drew and Kin, to perform at homecoming halftime

By Brandon Ellis · Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

Drew and Kin, EMU alumni and musicians, are set to perform at EMU's homecoming game halftime show on Sept. 20 at Rynearson Stadium.

EMU hosts early homecoming against Louisiana

By Josh Cromwell · Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025

This year, the Eastern Michigan homecoming halftime show will feature EMU alumni Drew De Four and Colleen "Kin" Curran, a husband-and-wife team who have garnered international acclaim as a piano-rock duo.

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Swoop’s Pantry celebrates 10 years of lending a helping hand

By Natalie Kyle · Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025

This year, Eastern Michigan University’s Swoop’s Pantry commemorated its 10-year anniversary with a celebratory campus event on Sept. 4, 2025.

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The Eastern Echo's guide to EMU

By Allie Beecher · Monday, Aug. 18, 2025

Starting a new academic year can be challenging, especially if you're new to Eastern Michigan University. The Eastern Echo is here to help students with this comprehensive guide.

Several middle school girls from the Bits and Bytes camp gather around a maze they made and watch with keen attention to see whose Ozobot can finish the maze the fastest.

Bits and Bytes 2025 features new technology to inspire middle school girls

By Gabriella Payeur · Wednesday, July 2, 2025

The 2025 Bits and Bytes summer camp is running for the ninth time with drones, coding, mini robots, and new mini computers.