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EMU professor Sadaf Ali elected to chair of the Progressive Caucus of Michigan Democratic Party

Eastern Michigan University Professor Sadaf Ali was recently elected chair of the Progressive Caucus of the Michigan Democratic Party.

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

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.

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

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

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

3 alums set to join The Eastern Echo Hall of Fame

EMU campus employees will soon see an increase in their paycheck

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.

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

“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

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

Students and faculty come together to win big at Kings Casino

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

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.

EMU to test public address system March 7

Tenants at 108 Washtenaw apartment building rally for better conditions

What's the move? March 4-10

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

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 event discusses executive orders' impact on LGBTQ+ individuals

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.

Eastern Michigan sends two a cappella groups to ICCA quarterfinals

Anti-abortion posters displayed by EMU professor spark controversy

Ypsilanti’s iconic cow building soon to be the Good Soil Café

The Good Soil Café is a business set to open in late 2025. The Café aims to provide for the community and offer second-chance jobs.

University alerts students to potential campus wide changes due to federal directives