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Tag: Eastern Michigan University
News Roundup
Eunice Jeffries Appointed First Black Woman to Chair Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents
Eunice Jeffries has been appointed chair of Eastern Michigan University’s Board of Regents, the first African American woman in the role, according to EMU officials.  Elected to a two-year term, Jeffries will lead a diverse board that includes four Eastern Michigan University alumni and four African Americans. Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Jeffries to the […]
February 8, 2021
News Roundup
Former Eastern Michigan University Student Sues Professor for Sexual Harassment
A 65-year-old Eastern Michigan University professor is being sued by a student for sexual harassment, Click on Detroit reported. The lawsuit demands monetary damages and the firing of the professor. “I’m still trying to get over it, because as I said, I trusted him,” said former EMU student Destiny Hayes. Hayes allegedly emailed the professor […]
December 9, 2020
COVID-19
Eastern Michigan U Guarantees a Single Room for Students in the Fall Semester
In response to parents’ and students’ concerns about safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, Eastern Michigan University said it will guarantee a single room without a roommate, at a slightly reduced rate, for every student who requests one in the fall semester. “Reacting to concerns about physical distancing and creating safe spaces related to COVID-19, Eastern […]
June 11, 2020
STEM
Eastern Michigan University’s Program Digital Divas to Expand Through $500,000 Grant
GameAbove and Mr. October Foundation recently partnered to expand the Eastern Michigan University program Digital Divas by offering $500,000 in funding. Digital Divas aims to encourage more females to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degrees. Previously, the program only offered a yearly conference. However, with the new funding, it will now include summer […]
January 12, 2020
Students
Eastern Michigan University Creates New Scholarship Program
Eastern Michigan University is set to implement a new scholarship program with fixed tuition, room and board costs next fall to help incentivize students to graduate within four years.
August 14, 2018
Home
Eastern Michigan Faculty and Administration Clash Over Online Curriculum
Tensions persist at Eastern Michigan University, where faculty are arguing that the university administration failed to consult with them before signing a deal with a questionable third-party company for marketing online courses.
November 30, 2017
Students
Eastern Michigan U. Denounces Card with White Nationalist Information
YPSILANTI, Mich. — Eastern Michigan University’s president is denouncing a business card with White nationalist information that was found at a campus library. The Ann Arbor News reports that school President James Smith issued an email to faculty, staff and students Monday assuring them that investigating the card found at Bruce T. Halle Library is […]
March 21, 2017
Students
Eastern Michigan Students Protest After More Anti-Black Graffiti Found
YPSILANTI, Mich. ― Students at Eastern Michigan University protested with a rally and sit-in on Wednesday after more racist graffiti was discovered on campus this week. Students marched late Tuesday and gathered at the EMU Student Center on the school’s Ypsilanti campus, with some participating in a sit-in early Wednesday. Participants said they dispersed after […]
November 2, 2016
Students
More Anti-Black Graffiti Found on Eastern Michigan Campus
YPSILANTI, Mich. ― More anti-black graffiti has been discovered on the Eastern Michigan University campus. The university says the graffiti was discovered Monday spray-painted on the exterior of Ford Hall. It says the graffiti was immediately removed. The Ann Arbor News reports university President Jim Smith said in a message emailed to the campus community […]
October 31, 2016
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