Articles tagged: Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University athletics' $10.73M operating budget reliant on general fund

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Posted: 9 hours ago

Eastern Michigan University will adopt a a $10.73 million operating budget for its athletic department, with $9.24 million funded using the school's general fund. Read more »

Eastern Michigan University board approves 3.75% tuition hike and $296.4M budget

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Posted: 1 day ago

Eastern Michigan University's governing board approved a 3.75 percent tuition increase, which will bring in-state tuition at the Ypsilanti college to $9,364 per year. Read more »

U-M and EMU to set tuition rates this week: What will the increases look like?

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Posted: Jun 17, 2013

The elected leaders of University of Michigan and appointed leaders of Eastern Michigan University are discussing these exact questions this week - and their answers will impact the pocketbooks of tens of thousands of college students and their families. Read more »

Eastern Michigan University professor to bike 450 miles around state to support student development

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Posted: Jun 15, 2013

Seventy-year-old part-time professor at Eastern Michigan University John Fike and his wife Bonita will spend their vacation this year raising money to help fund important life experiences for students. Read more »

Ypsilanti Courier: EMU alumnus co-producer new 'Man of Steel' Superman movie

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Posted: Jun 14, 2013

The new Man of Steel Superman movie has yet another Washtenaw County connection. Read more »

Police: Man 'jumped' and robbed near EMU campus

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Posted: Jun 10, 2013

A 41-year-old Ypsilanti Township man was knocked unconscious and robbed while walking near Eastern Michigan University's campus early Monday morning, police said. Read more »

Detroit man accused in Rolex robbery setup has case adjourned 2 weeks

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Posted: Jun 01, 2013

A 23-year-old Detroit man accused of setting up a robbery of Eastern Michigan University students had his case adjourned for two weeks in the Washtenaw County Trial Court Thursday. Read more »

EMU Theatre's 'Honk' promises to be just ducky

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Posted: May 29, 2013

Get ready for some fowl puns: the family-friendly musical comedy "Honk!" will soon be staged by the Eastern Michigan University theater department. Read more »

EMU student veterans honor 227 fallen Michigan soldiers

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Posted: May 26, 2013

Yellow ribbons are scattered across Eastern Michigan University’s campus in honor of every Michigan soldier who lost their life post 9/11. A ribbon, a photo, and an obituary of each soldier being honored is pinned to one of 227 trees around campus. Read more »

Detroit man accused in robbery setup of EMU students to appear in court Thursday

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Posted: May 26, 2013

A 23-year-old Detroit man facing nine various robbery charges for his alleged involvement in a holdup on Eastern Michigan University's campus last winter is scheduled to appear Friday in the Washtenaw County Trial Court, according to the docket. Read more »

$1.2 million upgrade to Ypsilanti Township's Lakeside Park aims to make Ford Lake a rowing hub

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Posted: May 25, 2013

A $1.25 million upgrade of Ypsilanti Township's Lakeside Park and area around Ford Lake could be completed late this summer. Read more »

Suspended EMU basketball player accused of choking girlfriend has hearing adjourned

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Posted: May 21, 2013

The suspended Eastern Michigan University basketball player accused of choking his girlfriend had his preliminary hearing adjourned Tuesday in 14A-1 District Court because the 19-year-old woman was too ill to appear. Read more »

Motor City Comic Con to feature EMU student's zombie film

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Posted: May 16, 2013

Eastern Michigan University student Michael Petersen will have a portion of his zombie film, The Last Broadcast, screened at this weekend's Motor City Comic Con in Novi, Heritage Media reported. Read more »

Q & A: Eastern Michigan University President Susan Martin on challenges, accomplishments and goals

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Posted: May 12, 2013

Eastern Michigan University President Susan Martin talks about the atmosphere on campus when she arrived five years ago, what she sees as the greatest challenges she'll face over the next two years and her relationship with the school's governing board. Read more »

Susan Martin's mission: Boost EMU enrollment, graduation rates and finances

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Posted: May 12, 2013

With a two-year contract extension hand, Eastern Michigan University President Susan Martin looks to continue growing enrollment, while also trying to improve the university's financial picture and tackling a graduation rate below 38 percent. Read more »