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EMU faculty union votes in favor of new four-year contract

The vote began via secure email on Sept. 20 and ended on Sept. 23 with 96% of American Association of University Professors (EMU-AAUP) members voting in favor of the new agreement. 

Ypsilanti area COVID-19 testing site closes after permit denied

COVID-19 testing facility closes after fair permit extension. 

Mural to be revealed by nonprofit organization in Ypsilanti

Mural to be revealed in Ypsilanti on Sept. 23.

EMU basketball star recruit Emoni Bates arrested on gun charges; court date set for Oct. 6

Emoni Bates, former No. 1 basketball recruit out of Ypsilanti High School, faces two felony gun charges after an arrest Sept. 18, 2022.

Eastern Michigan University administrator charged with indecent exposure

Annual Fall River Day coming to Frog Island Park Sept. 25

Families will be able to enjoy outdoor activities at Frog Park on Sept. 25.

Jewish Family Services hosting Walk a Mile in My Shoes fundraiser on Oct. 9

Gather a group of friends or family and come to Jewish Family Services’ Walk a Mile in My Shoes fundraiser event Oct. 9 in Ann Arbor.

Proposed contract for EMU-AAUP to be voted on this week

Results of ratification for new EMU-AAUP contract to be announced Friday, Sept. 23. 

Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum hosting 24th annual orphan car show

Ypsilanti’s 24th Annual Orphan Car Show is taking place Sept. 18 at Riverside Park.

National anti-abortion group brings jumbotron to campus on Sept. 13

The group Created Equal will display anti-abortion images on EMU’s campus.

EMU-AUUP concludes strike after reaching tentative agreement

Just before midnight Sunday, the Eastern Michigan University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (EMU-AAUP) said a tentative agreement for a new contract had been reached. Strike activity was suspended and EMU-AAUP members returned to the classroom Monday, Sept. 12. 

EMU launches e-scooters Sept. 19 to improve campus transportation

 EMU students, faculty and staff will now enjoy a new eco-friendly mode of transportation across campus starting Sept. 19. 

Get free pancakes, waffles, and games right off campus at Cross and Resurrection church

Cross and Resurrection Lutheran Church offers free pancakes and games every Friday night.

EMU students Je’Naiya Tims and Iyad Khattab selected to receive $10,000 esports scholarships

Gen. G foundation scholarship welcomes their third class of recipients.

First ever Big Little Fair connected Ypsilanti youth with community mentors

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw host first Big Little Fair.

EMU administration request for temporary restraining order against striking union denied by Washtenaw County Circuit Court judge

 EMU administration is continuing with an injunction suit against EMU-AAUP. 

EMU faculty strike enters 5th day as negotiations continue

EMU union faculty will begin a strike on Sep.7.

Ann Arbor Area Transportation Service introduces reduced rate options

New discount rate options are available for Ann Arbor area public transportation.

Embracing Our Differences Michigan accepting new submissions for 2023 exhibit

Submissions for Embracing Our Differences Michigan’s 2023 exhibit will close Jan. 16, 2023.

EMU union faculty hold vote on Sept. 6 to initiate strike

 EMU-AAUP will hold the vote to authorize the strike on Sep.6.