Hamzah Dajani being sworn in as student body president by Leigh Greden.

Historic Win

Eastern Michigan University students recently elected student body president Hamzah Dajani and vice president Jack Booth for the 2024-25 academic year. Dajani and Booth were officially inducted on Monday, April 29. Their terms started Wednesday, May 1.

Dajani, a senior double majoring in finance and accounting, secured the presidency, marking a significant milestone as the first international student to hold this position at EMU.

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Celebrating EMU's 175th Anniversary

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EMU 175th Anniversary

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175th Anniversary Website

Find a timeline and fascinating archival photos like this one, which features Lucy Aldrich Osband teaching physiology in 1892.

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Did you know?

On March 28, 1849, the Michigan legislature passed Act No. 138 to establish a state normal school.

“Moving pictures” were first made possible on campus in 1912, with a projector selected by Mark Jefferson.

The College of Technology was established in 1980. Alvin E. Rudisill was the first dean.