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Historic heights: EMU women’s golf shines at MAC Championships and earns first NCAA regional berth

By Ruby Brannon · Friday, May 1, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University women’s golf team made program history by earning its first-ever team selection to the NCAA Regionals as an at-large participant for the 2026 season. This historic milestone follows a record-breaking second-place finish at the 2026 Mid-American Conference Championships, where the Eagles posted their best-ever conference tournament score and saw three individuals place in the top 10.

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Donlon Era Begins: New-Look Staff Signals Fresh Start for EMU Basketball

By Ruby Brannon · Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball enters the 2026–27 season with a complete reset, highlighted by a high-caliber coaching staff assembled by head coach Billy Donlon. Blending veteran leadership, deep Michigan recruiting ties, and strong program connections, the new staff positions the Eagles for a tougher, more competitive future.

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Stecko sparks EMU surge with record-breaking week

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, April 27, 2026

Ty Stecko powered Eastern Michigan University to a key stretch of wins with a record-setting week at the plate, earning MAC Player of the Week honors after a dominant run of extra-base hits and a four-game home run streak.

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Honored on the green: Sukterm claims MAC Golfer of the Week

By Ruby Brannon · Thursday, April 9, 2026

Junior Baiyok Sukterm has earned her second MAC Golfer of the Week award of the season after securing her first NCAA Division I medalist honors. Her victory at the Silicon Valley Showcase helped the EMU women’s golf team set a new program record with eight total weekly awards this year.

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Excellence in the deep end: EMU swim and dive athletes secure top conference and national honors

By Ruby Brannon · Thursday, April 9, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University women’s swimming and diving program has set a new high-water mark for academic and athletic synergy this spring, with 14 student-athletes earning Academic All-MAC honors and four securing prestigious CSC Academic All-District recognition. These awards highlight a culture of discipline where the Eagles are achieving podium finishes at the conference level while maintaining elite GPAs in demanding fields like Neuroscience, Engineering, and Nursing.

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Emerson Henry honored by MAC after record-breaking game

By Ruby Brannon · Thursday, April 9, 2026

Sophomore Emerson Henry has earned her first career Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Week award following a record-breaking performance against Central Michigan. Her seven-point contribution led the Eagles to their first-ever victory over the Chippewas and tied the program's single-season win record.

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The national standard: EMU football leads MAC in NFF Hampshire Honor Society

By Ruby Brannon · Thursday, April 9, 2026

Eastern Michigan University football has once again asserted its academic dominance, leading the Mid-American Conference with 14 players named to the NFF Hampshire Honor Society. This achievement ties EMU for fifth-most nationally, placing the Eagles alongside elite programs like Rutgers University and Texas Tech University.

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Eleko and Thrash recognized with Academic All-MAC Honors

By Ruby Brannon · Thursday, April 9, 2026

Seniors Sisi Eleko and Brooklyn Thrash have been named to the Academic All-MAC Team, marking a milestone for two of the women’s basketball program's most consistent leaders. These awards celebrate their first conference academic honors as Eagles following a season of historic statistical achievements on the court.

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Excellence defined: 22 Eagles achieve All-MAC Academic status

By Ruby Brannon · Thursday, April 9, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University track and field programs have demonstrated that their speed on the track is matched only by their diligence in the classroom, landing 22 student-athletes on the Academic All-MAC list. This recognition highlights a department-wide culture of excellence where athletes manage rigorous majors alongside Division I competition

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Eagle excellence: Honors for Eastern Michigan student-athletes

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, March 30, 2026

Several remarkable Eastern Michigan University student-athletes have recently secured prestigious academic and athletic honors across multiple sports. These dedicated Eagles are setting new standards of excellence, proving that success for EMU is found both in the heat of competition and the rigor of the classroom.

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Building the wall: EMU football fortifies coaching staff for 2026

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Eastern Michigan University head coach Chris Creighton has finalized three key additions to the Eagles' coaching staff, signaling a strategic blend of internal continuity and outside expertise for the 2026 season. These appointments, featuring the return of a former coordinator and the promotion of a defensive mainstay, aim to solidify the program's "blue-collar" identity.

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Tracy Grollman: A legacy of excellence on and off the lacrosse field

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, March 2, 2026

Senior attacker Tracy Grollman continues to cement her legacy at Eastern Michigan University, earning Mid-American Conference Female Scholar-Athlete of the Week honors after leading the Eagles to a historic win over the University of Oregon and surpassing 100 career points. With record-breaking performances on the field and a 3.0-plus GPA in the classroom, Grollman stands as a defining figure in the rise of EMU lacrosse, both athletically and academically.

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'30 Under 30' coach Antreal Allen named new cornerbacks coach at Eastern Michigan

By Ruby Brannon · Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

Eastern Michigan University football has added rising coaching talent Antreal Allen as its new cornerbacks coach. Allen brings with him a reputation for defensive discipline and player development recognized by the 247Sports.com “30 Under 30” list. With experience at University of West Georgia and Georgia State University, Allen aims to strengthen the Eagles’ secondary ahead of spring practice and reinforce the program’s emphasis on turnovers, pass efficiency defense, and holistic athlete growth.

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Jasmine Jones ends a four-decade drought: From the track to Olympic bronze on the ice

By Ruby Brannon · Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026

On Feb. 21, 2026, Jasmine Jones won bronze in the two-woman bobsleigh competition at the Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy, marking Eastern Michigan University’s first U.S. Olympic medal in 42 years and its first ever on the ice. The former EMU track standout’s historic podium finish alongside Kaillie Armbruster Humphries ended a drought dating back to Earl Jones in 1984 and cemented her place among the university’s all-time Olympic greats.

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