EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Thanksgiving came early for the Washtenaw County community as on Thursday, Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti hosted its annual Thankful for You event at its George Gervin GameAbove Center.

The second annual “Thankful for You” will offer up meal kits, frozen turkeys, pies and other holiday staples during a drive-thru event at 11:30 a.m.

A series of workshops from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday will introduce conference participants to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) industries.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has donated $1 million to Eastern Michigan University's athletic department ahead of his Monday Night Football showdown against the Detroit Lions.

Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher and former Eastern Michigan football standout Maxx Crosby announced a $1 million gift to his school as the Raiders visit Detroit for Monday Night Football.

EMU’s Eastern Tuition Advantage program, which has operated for a decade, covers full tuition when added to both federal and state financial aid.

The Ypsilanti university has more than 14,000 students pursuing degrees and certifications in 300 majors, minors and concentrations. It is one of only 72 employers in Michigan to be named.

Help end poverty in Washtenaw County and get an adrenaline rush while inching down the 11-story Hill Hall at Eastern Michigan University.

The agreement was approved by the Ypsilanti university’s Board of Regents on Monday and will last through June 30, 2026, officials said.

The Ypsilanti Police Department, in connection with LawNET and Eastern Michigan University police detectives, have arrested 18-year-old Andrew Najib Jimenes Vasquez of Ann Arbor.

Police from Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University are searching for a man who sexually assaulted a woman on the street in plain view.

The gift came from the GameAbove, an alumni and supporter-led philanthropic group that funds programs and numerous initiatives at the university.

Visitors will now get to sit on the even greener grass of the new Eastern Michigan University Lawn at Pine Knob Music Theatre.

The scholarship is designed for undergraduate and graduate international students studying Construction Management at EMU.

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A shooting at a Texas mall left eight people dead at the scene, including an Eastern Michigan University graduate.

Swoop's Food Pantry will undergo a renovation and expansion on EMU's campus thanks to a new gift.

EMU's forensics team finished in second place at a national competition.

EMU officials and members of the local arts community will gather for a groundbreaking ceremony for the Windgate Arts Complex on Thursday.

The Digital Divas conference returns to EMU this week.

Following the deadly shooting at Michigan State University, campus safety has become a deciding factor, along with academics and student life.

Members of the public are invited to learn about student research at EMU's annual Student Symposium.

EMU has ranked as a top school in the country for veterans for the sixth year in a row.

A new support group aims to provide support to BIPOC students who struggle with anxiety, depression or other mental health issues.

All COVID-19 vaccines will be free at the February EMU clinics.

Community members are invited to EMU's four-day long celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and legacy.

The eight-week hybrid program teaches entrepreneurs business skills, and offers professional coaching, networking and mentoring opportunities.

The family of a murdered Eastern Michigan University student is marking an entire decade without justice.

The family of a murdered Eastern Michigan University student marked 10 years without justice on Saturday.

A Ypsilanti family is going a decade without justice in the brutal murder of an Eastern Michigan University student, and they want answers.

EMU President James Smith will have his contract extended for two years.

EMU's annual Giving TrueDay was driven by faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends, said school officials.

Two people were rescued from an apartment fire early Wednesday morning in Ypsilanti near Eastern Michigan University.

Eastern Michigan University is expanding its partnership with global esports gaming organization Gen.G to include more on-campus events and project-based internships.

Get vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19 at an upcoming clinic at EMU.

Hosted by the Hundley Foundation, Eastern Michigan University and Chartwells Higher Education, the two-part “Thankful For You” event will see meals delivered by community partners and a Thanksgiving feast on Eastern’s campus.

A course dedicated to studying freshwater jellyfish in the field has arrived to EMU.

Eastern Michigan University’s Digital Divas will provide insight into opportunities in STEM for young women during its 12th annual high school conference on Friday, Nov. 9.

EMU has broken ground on a new three-year project to bring more student housing to its campus.

Felony charges were dropped against basketball star Emoni Bates after taking a plea deal in a gun case.

EMU students and alumni can select free professional clothing items at the school's new Career Closet.

The four-year labor contract covers more than 500 full-time EMU faculty members and includes increases in base pay, changes to health care plan costs and faculty parking costs.

Faculty members at Eastern Michigan University have voted to ratify a new four-year labor agreement with the school.

Members of the Eastern Michigan University American Association of University Professors (AAUP) voted 96% in favor of ratifying a new four-year labor agreement which includes significant gains in salary, retirement, and protections for health care coverage.

Eastern Michigan basketball star Emoni Bates has been suspended from the team following a gun arrest over the weekend.

Last year’s top Michigan high school basketball player and recent Eastern Michigan transfer Emoni Bates was arrested this weekend and is facing two gun charges.

EMU’s Iyad Khattab and Je’Naiya Tims were among 10 students selected from universities across the United States.

U-M will face off against EMU during a night game on Nov. 11.

Classes are resuming Monday morning for Eastern Michigan University students after a tentative deal has been reached between the university and faculty that had been on strike.

Eastern Michigan University has announced a tentative deal to get hundreds of professors back in the classrooms.

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An Eastern Michigan University employee is accused of touching himself inappropriately while driving naked in Dearborn, police said.

A new mode of transportation is coming to EMU's campus.

The faculty at Eastern Michigan University is headed to a strike. It was an overwhelming vote, with 91% in favor of authorizing a strike. It comes as contract talks with the university have stalled.

The Eastern Michigan University faculty has voted to authorize a strike due to a labor dispute during a union meeting Tuesday night.

On Tuesday night, Eastern Michigan University union members will meet to decide if they will continue to strike the university.

A labor dispute at Eastern Michigan University shows no sign of letting up. The faculty union at the university is set to make a critical vote Tuesday that could signal a strike just as the school year gets underway.

A labor dispute at Eastern Michigan University is showing no signs of letting up.

Get ready to make some noise! College football is back. Here are a few things to know before you hit the tailgate lots.

The university administration’s salary proposal to the Eastern Michigan University faculty union was rejected on Monday.

Faculty at the Ypsilanti university is holding an informal protest.

Washtenaw County seeks volunteers for the final Clean-Up Day of the season.

Kroger has donated to EMU's food pantry for the past five years to fight student hunger on campus.

Friday is International Beer Day, and we thought we would start the festivities early with something special. When you hear the phrase “beer and college,” various images may spring to mind.

Jiu-Hwa Lo Upshur has given three major gifts to EMU totaling $1 million.

The Basketball Tournament, also known as TBT, is a basketball competition for a cause. Many players from Michigan will be participating in the event this year.

Students will be mentored throughout the summer on how to transform their ideas into solutions at the EMU camp.

Eastern Michigan University is making a major investment to improve outdated student housing on campus.

Ypsilanti native and Memphis Tigers transfer Emoni Bates is coming home, as multiple sources have reported that he will be taking his talents to Eastern Michigan.

The American Association of University Women's Ann Arbor chapter is hosting a book drive through July 30.

You can drop off appliances, electronics, tires and more at annual Washtenaw County Clean-Up Days.

EMU's TRiO Upward Bound program has received a five-year grant renewal.

EMU will be offering events in three communities to commemorate Juneteenth.

The hybrid program helps aspiring entrepreneurs hone business skills while offering professional coaching, networking and mentoring opportunities.

Eastern Michigan University has partnered with Nain Rouge Brewery to educate beer lovers about fermentation science.

A new gift has brought EMU one step closer to constructing its brand-new arts complex.

When you think about college football players, you think of big, tough, angry athletes looking to make a tackle, but this story may change your mind. Wednesday (May 25) was Victory Day at Eastern Michigan University, a day all about giving kids and adults with disabilities a chance to play on the football field.

Eastern Michigan University is out with an independent report on how the school handled sex assault accusations involving the school’s fraternities.

Ann Arbor SPARK hosted its 2022 Annual Meeting on Thursday at Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center.

Washtenaw Community College will give almost 2,000 degrees to graduates during its first in-person commencement ceremony in three years on Saturday.

A former Eastern Michigan University student is coming forward to share the story of how he says he was treated by the university after being sexually assaulted in his dorm room.

Eastern Michigan University is mourning the loss of Assistant Football Coach Fred Reed.

Eastern Michigan University responded and condemned the racist images that were painted over a message on a student speech wall in the middle of campus. The area is designated for free speech.

Graduates will walk in two ceremonies this weekend at EMU.

EMU is engaging new students on short video platform TikTok.

EMU will welcome walk-ins at its final community vaccine clinic of the semester this weekend.

More than 15 degree programs at Eastern Michigan University have been ranked among top programs across the United States, according to a 2022 assessment.

Ann Arbor SPARK and EMU are offering 48 intern positions this summer.

As part of EMU’s eight-week Executive Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Venture Challenge program, enrolled entrepreneurs pitched their ideas to local business leaders for the chance to win funding.

The family of an Eastern Michigan student who was found murdered in an off-campus apartment bathtub nearly a decade ago is still waiting for her killer to be captured.

Students, educators and visitors will no longer be required to wear masks in shared reception areas, service areas and some other indoor spaces on the Ypsilanti campus.

A new set of bills in Lansing aim to expand Michigan’s statute of limitations for sexual assault.

Eastern Michigan University has launched a new initiative to provide people who menstruate free organic period products when they need them.

Top-ranked competitive cheer and dance teams will descend on Eastern Michigan University for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Competitive Cheer and Dance National Championships.

A judge has temporarily halted parties at an Eastern Michigan University fraternity where social gatherings have been linked to numerous sexual assaults in recent years.

Did Eastern Michigan University officials disregard reports of sexual assault and discourage victims from reporting their attacks?

Get COVID-19 questions answered this week during two Q&A sessions hosted by the Washtenaw County Health Department.

The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra has announced flutist Abi Middaugh and violinist Lily Sullivan as winners of its 2021 Young Artist Competition.

A prosecutor has filed a lawsuit to try to temporarily stop parties hosted by a fraternity at Eastern Michigan University, citing sexual assaults and excessive alcohol consumption.

Students, faculty and staff at EMU can access free COVID testing on campus with quick results.