Tested with Dearborn Police, the patent-pending system offers real-time alerts for faster emergency response Community News A faculty member at Eastern Michigan University has developed a patent-pending gunshot detection device that could help save lives in schools and other public spaces. Tareq Khan, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at EMU, created the Deep ...
By Melissa Thrasher Students interested in teaching English regionally and internationally can now fast-track their academic journey through a new accelerated Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program. Eastern’s Board of Regents approved the new educational program during its June 26 meeting. The combined Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in TESOL is a ...
By Melissa Thrasher Eastern Michigan University’s (EMU) Forensics team capped off a successful season with a third-place finish at the National Forensics Association National Tournament, held April 17–21, 2025, in Detroit. The team competed against 53 colleges and universities from 23 states, reaffirming its national reputation for excellence in competitive speaking and performance. The team’s performance surpassed ...
By Brittany Mobley Eastern Michigan University (EMU) announced Julie Eadeh, US Consul General, career diplomat, and EMU alumni, will serve as the keynote speaker for the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies on April 27, 2025, at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm in the George Gervin GameAbove Center, 799 N. Hewitt Rd. in Ypsilanti. There are 1774 students ...
Eastern Michigan University is making history as the first university in Michigan to provide incarcerated students with a platform to present research projects at the university’s 45th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 28, inside EMU’s Student Center, 900 Oakwood St. in Ypsilanti. The event will feature a range of ...
Brittany Mobley Eagle Nutrition Services at Eastern Michigan University recently unveiled a state-of-the-art Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) machine to strengthen academic instruction and community wellness. This enhanced X-Ray technology aligns with the university’s commitment to integrating innovative technology into student learning and health services. “We are incredibly grateful to the Provost’s Office for their support ...
Brittany Mobley In honor of Women’s History Month, Eastern Michigan University’s Women’s Resource Center will host a series of events throughout March to recognize the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women in various fields. These events aim to empower, educate, and inspire the community through discussions, networking, and recognition of women leaders. The Women’s History ...
The E3 Conference 2025: Embrace, Educate, Empower – Bridging Neurodiversity for Professionals, Families, and Students. When: April 11th, 2025 @ 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Where: Eastern Michigan University Student Center The E3 Conference aims to start conversations about the experiences of neurodiverse individuals in different community settings and to give people the tools to advocate ...
Brittany Mobley According to the American College Health Association, 67% of college women report feelings of overwhelming anxiety. In response, Eastern Michigan University’s Women’s Resource Center is hosting a Mental Health Awareness Event at 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 11, 2024, in the Student Center, room 310 AB, in Ypsilanti. This event aims to equip students, ...
Eastern Michigan University will host the region’s top high school and community college esports teams for the EMU Esports Scholastic Invitational Finals, an exciting showdown in competitive gaming. The tournament will occur on Saturday, November 9, at 10 a.m. in the EMU Student Center ballroom. The action-packed day starts with a tournament, where top players ...
Eastern Michigan University GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology will welcome 240 high school girls to its annual Digital Divas Conference from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at the Student Center Ballroom, 900 Oakwood St. in Ypsilanti. The conference aims to deliver crucial knowledge about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics ...
By Brittany Mobley Recent studies have highlighted a concerning rise in opioid overdoses on college campuses across the nation. To minimize overdose rates and increase emergency medical preparedness, Eastern Michigan University is hosting monthly training events for EMU students, faculty, and staff on administering Narcan in response to the opioid overdose crisis. These trainings are ...
By Water Kraft The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents today (June 20) approved a 2024-25 General Fund operating budget of $317 million. Revenues include $220 million in tuition and fees, $86.4 million in state appropriations, investment income of $4.7 million and $5.1 million in other revenue resources. Expenditures include $155.9 million in personnel costs, ...
By Gavin Millard Continuing its legacy of excellence, the Eastern Michigan University Forensics team achieved an impressive fourth-place finish at the American Forensics Association (AFA) National Speech Tournament. This tournament was the first of two national tournaments for the team and the first national tournament under Bill Heinze, director of EMU Forensics. Eastern hosted 14 students at ...
By Melissa Thrasher Eastern Michigan University is taking significant steps to address the gender gap in computer science by introducing high school girls to computer programming and the rapidly expanding set of occupations related to the field. Following a successful first year, EMU will host the Gigabytes Summer Computing Camp, an all-day, week-long program, from ...
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