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McNair grant renewed for five years, scholars program continues

The McNair Scholarship is being renewed at Eastern Michigan University, aiming to assist students in completing their bachelor’s degree and gaining admission to master’s or doctoral programs.

EMU's dance department and symphony orchestra join forces for upcoming ballet performance

 oin the collaboration of the Dance department and the Symphony Orchestra in an abridged performance of Delibes's Coppelia on Dec. 8. This will be a ballet performance piece which is by Léo Delibes.  

What's the move EMU? Dec. 5 - 11

GameAbove unveils Next-Generation Scholarship

Applications for GameAbove’s Next-Generation Scholarship are now open.

'The Beginning of the End': Ypsilanti community unveils a rose mural to tackle local gun violence

On November 12th Ypsilanti’s Community Violence Intervention Team unveiled a rose mural which commemorates those lost to firearms and is a step towards preventing community violence.

Ypsilanti Freighthouse approved to be renovated into warming station

Ypsilanti Freighthouse warming center opened on Monday, Nov. 7 and ends on Mar. 31. Freighthouse operation schedule runs Monday to Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

EMU public relations students take action with PR interest campaign

In an effort to increase enrollment numbers in the public relations program at EMU, students in the program organize an interest campaign.

Krampusmrkt Handmade Holiday Bazaar market returning to Ypsilanti Freighthouse

If you want a unique holiday market featuring Krampus-themed items, visit the Ypsilanti Frieghthouse on December 3rd from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Letter from Gov. Whitmer thanks college students following record-setting voter turnout on campuses

EMU professor awarded National Science Foundation grant

EMU professor receives award to prepare students to purse careers in data science and statistics skills.

Eastern Michigan University brings forward a Giving Tuesday event on Nov. 29

What's the move at EMU? Nov. 21 - Dec. 3

Food Gatherers receives grant to combat food insecurity in rural areas

Food Gatherers partners with local organizations to fight food insecurity in rural communities in Washtenaw County. 

Celebrate the holiday season with the Ypsi Artisans Holiday Market

The Ypsi Artisans Holiday Market returns to the Ypsilanti Freighthouse starting Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lada Protcheva finds community at EMU after leaving Ukraine

Echo Editor-in-Chief Layla McMurtrie sat down with an EMU student who recently moved to the U.S. due to the war in Ukraine. Read her story and listen to the interview on the Eastern Echo Podcast. 

What's the move at EMU? Nov. 14-20

Loss of parking structure spots fuels student commuter complaints

EMU literary magazine club Cellar Roots wants to promote student artists

EMU’s literary magazine Cellar Roots has a goal to spread awareness to students about the club. Student artists can submit their work for the annual edition. 

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wins midterm re-election as voters OK all 3 state proposals

Michigan voters re-elected all three state leaders Tuesday, who made history four years ago as an all-women elected leadership team. Voters also approved all three statewide proposals on the ballot.

Jellyfish research class emerges at EMU

 This class studies and collects jellies for further research.