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Learn more about the Undergraduate Symposium and the woman behind it, Amy Bearinger

By Carol Detary · Thursday, March 20, 2025

Eastern Michigan University's Undergraduate Symposium, scheduled to take place in the Student Center on March 28, 2025, providers students with an amazing opportunity to present their research and projects in front of faculty, staff and peers.

2024 Eastern Michigan University Spring Commencement

Success programs aid students on both the four-year and multi-year graduation plans

By Asia O'Quinn · Thursday, March 20, 2025

Every student's path to graduation is unique, and EMU offers students a plethora of resources to help them plan their degree programs and reach their graduation goals.

Swoop's Pantry: Offering support for students and staff

By Julez DeShetler · Wednesday, March 19, 2025

2021 Detroit Journalist of the Year to be honored at Echo Student Media Gala

By Olivia Hendry · Tuesday, March 18, 2025

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3 alums set to join The Eastern Echo Hall of Fame

By Echo Staff · Wednesday, March 12, 2025

A bright green bucket sits on a metal ledge outside a drive-though window with a white sign taped on that says "Tips" with a smiley face.

EMU campus employees will soon see an increase in their paycheck

By Gabriella Payeur · Wednesday, March 12, 2025

In the next paycheck, minimum wage employees will see an extra $2 per hour due to the new bills signed into law on Feb. 21.

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Ron Flowers is "Building a Community of Caring" for student mental health

By Gabriella Payeur · Tuesday, March 11, 2025

“Lots of little things add up to shift and change the culture within an organization,” Ron Flowers said about the new mental health initiative on campus.

EMU celebrates the 50 year anniversary of Women’s and Gender Studies

By AnnaBelle Favre · Tuesday, March 11, 2025

EMU's Women's and Gender Studies Department celebrates 50 years.

Students and faculty come together to win big at Kings Casino

By Joseph McFarland · Saturday, March 8, 2025

Kings of Color and Campus Life held the annual "Kings Casino" on March 5, 2025.

Women of Power United event celebrates International Women's Day

By Odelia Florusbosch · Friday, March 7, 2025

The EMU Women's Resource Center kicked off its celebrations for Women's History Month and International Women's Day with "Women of Power United" on March 4.

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EMU to test public address system March 7

By Ameera Salman · Tuesday, March 4, 2025

10 people gather on the sidewalk in front of a brick apartment building. They hold signs in protest of the apartment's conditions.

Tenants at 108 Washtenaw apartment building rally for better conditions

By Quanzelle Wyatt · Tuesday, March 4, 2025

What's the move? March 4-10

By Echo Staff · Monday, March 3, 2025

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The Echo Q&A Series: Bethany Kennedy focuses on service as Ypsilanti library board trustee

By Carol Detary · Sunday, March 2, 2025

In this installment of The Echo's Q&A series, get to know Bethany Kennedy, an EMU alumna serving as president of the Ypsilanti District Library Board of Trustees.

Meeting the Moment: Civil Liberties and the LGBTQ+ Community

Meeting the Moment event discusses executive orders' impact on LGBTQ+ individuals

By Odelia Florusbosch · Sunday, March 2, 2025

At Eastern Michigan University's Meeting the Moment event on Feb. 20, 2025, guest speaker Jay Kaplan explained the potential impacts of several executive orders issued by the Trump administration.