Ravel Ray and Hind Al Khashali in the lab

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Ronald W. Collins Distinguished Faculty and Lecturer Awards winners

Outstanding Faculty and Lecturers: Eight honored for excellence in teaching, research, creative activity, and service to the University.

Staff Distinguished Achievement Recognition Awards winners at the ceremony

Staff Recognition: 14 recognized for leadership, innovation, and success.

Naomi Barbour outside McKenny Hall

Junior Honors student Naomi Barbour becomes finalist for Harry S. Truman Scholarship.

Formosa Quartet with their instruments in an artistic photo in red and blue

Eastern Michigan University McAndless residency to host Formosa Quartet with "The American Mirror Project" finale.

Celebrating EMU's 175th Anniversary

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EMU 175th Anniversary

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EMU Turns 175

Eastern Michigan University commemorates 175 Years of academic excellence with a series of celebratory events.

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Did you know?

John W. Porter was the first Black president of EMU (1979-1989).


In 1888, teacher training courses in physical education were offered—the first time this was done by any college or university in the U.S.


McKenny Hall’s bowling lanes opened in 1950. A game cost 28 cents and shoes were rented for a dime.