Lilly Kujawski uses they/them pronouns, and has worked for The Eastern Echo since September 2025. They started as a news reporter, then moved to Managing Editor in October 2025. Kujawski is a junior majoring in journalism with a minor in Spanish.
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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.
The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents unanimously elected Brendan B. Kelly as the university's new president today, Dec. 10, 2025.
Ypsilanti City Council approved a resolution on Dec. 9, 2025, to observe Veterans Day as an official holiday.
At its Dec. 9, 2025 meeting, the Ypsilanti City Council approved a plan to begin a social district allowing public consumption of alcohol in designated areas of Depot Town.
Ypsilanti City Council voted to move forward in the Water Street redevelopment project, approving an ad hoc citizens committee and the project timeline at the Dec. 9, 2025, council meeting.
Following executive actions from the federal government, Eastern Michigan University saw a 32% decrease in international freshmen student enrollment for the fall 2025 semester.
As the State of Michigan continues to grapple with decreased enrollment in higher education, Eastern Michigan University is responding to the challenge.
The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents will hold a special meeting next week to formally elect and introduce the next president of EMU.
Vinyl lovers are expected to line up at their favorite independent record stores for the annual Black Friday Record Store Day on Nov. 28, 2025.
After an ongoing presidential candidate search, Eastern Michigan University expects to identify its next president by the end of the year.
Total enrollment at Eastern Michigan University has seen a decrease over time.
Eastern Michigan University President-elect Brendan Kelly addresses the crowd at a special Board of Regents meeting to elect the next president Dec. 10, 2025.
Public commenter Mackenzie Stolzenburg addresses the Ypsilanti City Council in support of Dzanc House at city hall on Nov. 18, 2025.
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