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Former EMU Eagle Dylan Drummond signs with Detroit Lions

By Blake McQueary · Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Dylan Drummond impresses Detroit Lion staff after successful rookie minicamp tryout.

Emoni Bates officially declares for 2023 NBA Draft

By Blake McQueary · Monday, April 24, 2023

Emoni Bates officially declares for NBA draft after averaging 19.2 PPG, 5.8 RPG, and 1.4 APG in his only season as an Eagle.

EMU men’s basketball ends five-game losing streak at game against Miami

By Blake McQueary · Monday, Jan. 30, 2023

The Eastern Michigan men's basketball teams travels to Miami University where they pick up win, 74-69, to avoid six-game losing streak.

Emoni Bates showcases superstar talents in Toledo; scores career-high 43 points

By Cody Almasy · Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball teams drops road contest to Toledo despite Emoni Bates’ historic night.

Eastern Michigan University's ECA program donates $200,000 toward Strong Hall renovations

By Joe Israel · Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Amid the humidity in the Strong Hall Atrium, it was all smiles and high fives. On Wednesday, April 19, the partnership between Eastern Michigan University and local school districts grew even stronger when the Washtenaw Educational Options Consortium (WEOC) and its Early College Alliance program donated $200,000 toward the renovation of Strong Hall, a salient STEM-focused facility at the university.

EMU part-time lecturers rally for fair contracts

By Joe Israel · Tuesday, May 30, 2017

"Well paid teachers, not stadium bleachers!" That was one of the many chants led by Eastern Michigan University part-time lecturers, community members and students during the rally held Monday, May 15, at Welch Hall.

Eastern Michigan University student fatally shot at Ohio party

By Sydney Nimeth · Monday, May 8, 2017

Jayquon Tillman, an 18-year old Eastern Michigan University student was fatally shot on Saturday, May 6 at a party four miles away from Kent State University in Portage County, Ohio. According to the Akron Beacon Journal, the Portage County sheriff’s said deputies were dispatched to a large party at a multi-family residence on state Route 43 in Franklin Township around 11:30 p.m.

Police Blotter: April 2 - 8

By Joe Israel · Monday, April 10, 2017

Sunday On April 2 at 12:22 a.m., DPS received a call regarding a highly intoxicated female, who sustained minor injuries to the forehead, during a party at Village Building E.

News Brief: April 9

By Sydney Nimeth · Sunday, April 9, 2017

Eastern Michigan University hosts open house at Livonia campus Eastern Michigan University hosts an open house at its Livonia campus, Wednesday, April 26, from 4 p.m.

Rhonda Longworth named provost and executive vice president of Academic and Student Affairs at Eastern Michigan University

By Sydney Nimeth · Monday, April 3, 2017

Rhonda Longworth, professor of political science and administrator at Eastern Michigan University, has been named provost and executive vice president of Academic and Student Affairs.

37th annual Undergraduate Symposium

By Sasha Brown · Monday, April 3, 2017

Students, staff, faculty and community members gathered together in the Student Center for Eastern Michigan University’s 37th annual Undergraduate Symposium.

'The Doctor Is In' panel discussion provides insight on the doctoral pursuits of African-Americans

By Malaya Elgarico · Monday, March 27, 2017

Veronica Konglim, EMU alum, remembers when she arrived in Detroit, Michigan on May 13, 2013. Her eyes swollen from crying during her flight from Cameroon, Africa -- leaving her 18-month old son behind.

News Briefs: March 26

By Joe Israel · Sunday, March 26, 2017

Eastern Michigan University to host 37th Undergraduate Symposium Eastern Michigan University will hold the 37th Undergraduate Symposium at the Student Center, March 31. Hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences, the event will showcase creative student research and projects while celebrating the prodigious academic fortunes of the EMU student body. Participation for the symposium is welcome to all undergraduate students from all colleges at the university, provided that students have been nominated by a faculty mentor and recommended by their respective department or school. The program breaks down into segments that will highlight oral presentations and poster presentations, followed by a design expo and celebratory luncheon exclusively for student presenters and faculty. The keynote speaker will be “USA Today” business reporter and Eastern Michigan University alumnus and former Eastern Echo staffer Nathan Bomey.

Meet the 2017-18 Student Government candidates

By Sydney Nimeth · Sunday, March 26, 2017

Eastern Michigan University students can vote for the 2017-18 Student Government student body president and vice president, Wednesday, March 29 and Thursday, March 30. “When the student body president or vice president tells the administration or Board of Regents that something needs to happen, and a feasible plan is presented, then something will indeed happen,” said Josh Starr, current student body vice president. “Eastern's Administration is incredibly involved with their student leaders, and being one of those leaders is an honor,” he said.

Police Blotter: March 19 - March 25

By Joe Israel · Sunday, March 26, 2017

Sunday On March 19 at 11:43 p.m., DPS received a call regarding students imbibing and possessing marijuana inside of Sellers Residence Hall.

Eastern Michigan University hosts 37th Undergraduate Symposium

By Joe Israel · Thursday, March 23, 2017

Eastern Michigan University will hold the 37th Undergraduate Symposium at the Student Center, March 31. Hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences, the event will showcase creative student research and projects while celebrating the prodigious academic fortunes of the EMU student body.

Police Blotter: Feb. 26

By Joe Israel · Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Sunday On Sunday Feb. 26 at 5:28 p.m., DPS received a call regarding a subject’s bicycle being stolen from outside of Best Residence Hall.

EMU mock trial team returns from AMTA regional

By Olivia Grills · Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Since 2002, Eastern Michigan University has participated in American Mock Trial Association competitions.

James M. Smith inaugurated as Eastern Michigan University's 23rd president

By Sydney Nimeth · Sunday, March 5, 2017

James M. Smith was inaugurated as Eastern Michigan University’s 23rd president, Thursday, March 2, at 2 p.m.

Dr. Yvette Colon, assistant professor at the EMU school of social work, speaking at the third installment of the EMU Honors College Star Lecture Series on Tuesday, Dec. 6. The central topic of the 2016-2017 series is "With Justice For All?" and Colon discusses chronic pain and a flawed United States healthcare system.

Chronic pain, flawed healthcare system discussed at Star Lecture Series

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Dec. 12, 2016

With one hundred million people in the United States suffering from symptoms of chronic pain, the U.S. health care system was the main topic for the third installment of the Honors College Star Lecture Series at Eastern Michigan University on Tuesday, Dec. 6.