From: Weidian Shen

Set a clear direction for EMU, and lead us to fulfill the mission. Build EMU to be an academic institute while serving the needs of the State of Michigan and market of the society.

From: Dr. Doris Fields

Congratulations on your wonderful achievement. I wish you great success as the EMU's 22nd president.

From: Dr. Karen J. Carney

I am excited to have you as our new president and look forward to your leadership of this great university. Thanks for the time and effort I know you will put into this job, and the compassion and caring that is evident when hearing you speak.

From: Beth Hospadaruk

President Martin, I have been a student at EMU since 1977 (minus 16 years to raise my children) and I am so happy that you are part of this university. I think you bring a true sense of community and cohesiveness that we so desperately need. Thank you!

From: David

Congratulations and wish your success. I hope higher education qualities and more student care. More job opportunities.

From: Glenna Decker

As an EMU alum and a current GVSU staff and adjunct faculty member - Congratulations!

From: Dr. Denise Pilato

Congratulations, Dr. Martin! Your vision for EMU is exciting and builds a platform of possibility for our University!

From: Arathi Suthrave

Congratulations!!!!!

From: Arthur Hampton

Congratulations Dr. Martin!

From: madhavi maddi

congratulations Dr.Martin on this great achievement

From: Rich Nemith

Congrats!

From: Bobbie Bowling

Congratulations and welcome aboard! Glad to have you a part of the team.

From: Nina Vekima

Congratulations President Martin, when I saw you yesterday you looked so strong and confident, so confident it brought a tear to my eyes. People like you give me a reason to want to succeed. Hope you stay strong not forgetting that you are a good role model to those who see you everyday: To women who have lost hope in chasing their dreams...

From: Joevonta Davis

Im really looking foward of attending Eastern Michigan ...... I Think that it is a nice college .

From: Ron Paschal

Best wishes and much success as Eastern's new president. I still reflect on the many good memories I had as a student at Eastern. Keep the great tradition of teaching excellence alive and well at Eastern. Sincerely, Ron Paschal

From: Ken Rusiniak

Welcome to EMU and to Ypsilanti! Live long and prosper.

From: Carole Pawloski

I did not get a chance to come to the inauguration yesterday, but I heard and watched it on the web. We, as EMU faculty, all have high hopes for you and judging from your speech, you are hitting the road running. Best of luck and keep being who you are.

From: Nancy Higgins

Congratulations Dr. Martin! What an exciting day for the history of Eastern Michigan University. May the university prosper and grow under your leadership.

From: Shirley Wentz

Congratulations! I love the energy!

From: Stephanie Yetter

Congrats! I wish you all the best of luck and I cannot wait to see what you will do with the university!

From: Noreen Sarlauskas

Congratulations Dr. Martin !!

From: Don Bennion

Great start to your presidency. Best wishes for you and for your leadership of our university at a time when we face many challenges.

From: Matt Kopaniasz

Congrats President Martin!

From: Samuel R Cherla

Congrats !

From: Emily Ann Velilla

Congratulations Dr. Martin! I am one of your distance learners out of South Carolina. You're an inspiration to the women at EMU (and every where) that aspire great achievements.