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Wearing green robes, EMU's president James Smith passes a diploma to student Andrea Bracy while a third person watches from behind. Everyone is smiling.

EMU College in Prison program pushes to fix the system, offers new beginnings

By Gray Connor · Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025

Incarcerated individuals at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility celebrate their second chance, pursuing degrees at Eastern Michigan University for post-release career options.

Ypsilanti partners with Rx Kids to provide direct cash support for new parents

By AnnaBelle Favre · Monday, Nov. 10, 2025

Pregnant parents and families will have the opportunity to receive direct cash assistance starting Dec. 1, 2025, as part of a partnership between Rx Kids and the City of Ypsilanti.

Washtenaw County announces winter warming and emergency shelter locations

By Natalie Heckert · Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025

This winter season, Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti will offer warming shelter options for those in need.

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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.

CORE changes Multicultural Graduation to annual event, skips fall 2025 ceremony

By Ameera Salman · Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025

Due to constraints on staffing, the Center of Race and Ethnicity will change their Multicultural Graduation Celebration to a once-yearly event.

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Ypsilanti Special Election results: Career Technical Education proposal passes

By Lauren Holloway and Natalie Kyle · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025

Yesterday, Nov. 4, 2025, Ypsilanti voters participated in a special election to pass a Career Technical Education millage proposal for the Washtenaw Intermediate School District.

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Overall EMU crime rates down in last 3 years, annual report shows

By AnnaBelle Favre · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025

Check out the crime statistics of EMU in the last three years.

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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.

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Navigating a career in media: EMU alums share tips for networking, persistence

By Natalie Kyle · Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025

Digital Media, Cinema and Journalism students gathered to talk about finding jobs and internships, fine tune resumes and cover letters and hear from EMU graduates turned media professionals at the "Navigating a Career in Media" event on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.

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Ypsilanti seeks renters for open seats on new Tenants' Rights Subcommittee

By Matt Hodges · Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025

Ypsilanti renters are invited to apply for one of three open positions on the city's recently formed Tenants' Rights Subcommittee.

EMU required Title IX training due Nov. 1

By AnnaBelle Favre · Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025

All EMU students are required to complete online Title IX training by Nov. 1, 2025.

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.

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'Falling back' into bed, daylight saving time reminder

By Natalie Heckert · Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025

This Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, the U.S. will be falling back and gaining an hour of sleep. While extra sleep is often appreciated, this event will cause the sun to rise and set about an hour earlier every day until it's time to spring forward in March.

'No Kings' organizers, public officials call for community building amid federal cuts

By Lilly Kujawski · Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025

A look into what's next after the Ypsilanti No Kings rally.

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.

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Nov. 4 ballot proposes Career Technical Education millage

By Lauren Holloway · Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025

On Nov. 4, 2025, Ypsilanti voters will be asked to cast a vote on a new proposal. The Washtenaw Intermediate School District is proposing a millage for the Career Technical Education programs.

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.

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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.

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Earthen Jar prepares for grand opening of Ypsilanti location

By Lilly Kujawski · Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025

Vegetarian Indian restaurant Earthen Jar is preparing to officially open a new location in Ypsilanti.

Ypsilanti City Council passes resolution opposing UM, Los Alamos data center

By Lilly Kujawski and Ameera Salman · Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025

Ypsilanti City Council convened Oct. 21, 2025, with a packed agenda to tackle, including nine resolutions. Pressing issues for commenters included the proposed data center in Ypsilanti Township, the purchase of three new vehicles for the Ypsilanti Police Department and the need for a year-round warming shelter in the city.