The Ypsilanti Township Board, along with Attorney Doug Winters, Rep. Jimmie Wilson Jr., and Rep. Jim DeSana held an informational meeting for Ypsilanti citizens concerned about the planned data center from U-M and Los Alamos.
On Jan. 1, 2026, the hourly minimum wage in the state of Michigan will increase to $13.73. This is a part of Senate Bill 8, which will continue increasing minimum wage in Michigan as inflation continues rising.
The U.S. Department of Education has partnered with four other agencies in six new agreements. This is the first step of many to dismantle the Department of Education by separating responsibilities amongst other government agencies.
On Jan. 5, 2025, Emma Wuetrich will assume a new title as campus life director at Eastern Michigan University, after working in the LGBT Resource Center on campus since 2023. The Eastern Echo sat down with Wuetrich for a Q&A about her new role.
Trinity Health Pharmacy - EMU Campus had a grand opening event Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. The pharmacy offers services to both the Eastern Michigan University and Ypsilanti communities.
On Nov. 8, 2025, EMU art student Alaijah Spencer died from infection after treatment for heart failure.
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.
Check out the crime statistics of EMU in the last three years.
All EMU students are required to complete online Title IX training by Nov. 1, 2025.
As students have returned to EMU's campus this fall, so have political messages written in sidewalk chalk.
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