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2023
Michigan legislature approves Eastern Michigan University capital outlay funding for $42.5 million renovation of Roosevelt Hall
EMU received approval from the Michigan legislature for the $42.5 million plan to renovate Roosevelt Hall, which is phase two of the growth and expansion plan for the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology. The plan calls for the renovation, expansion and repurposing of Roosevelt Hall, originally constructed in 1924 as a high school, to accommodate advanced technology programs. Find out more by reading the EMU Today release.
EMU GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology doctoral student awarded Best Technical Poster Award at the Western Coatings Symposium
Fatemeh Fallah, an EMU doctoral student studying polymers and coatings technology was selected for the Best Technical Poster Award at the 36th Biennial Western Coatings Symposium and Show held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read the EMU Today release.
Eastern Michigan University engineering programs climb another 18 places in national rankings; now 69th best in the nation, up from No. 87 last year and from No. 119 two years ago
EMU's engineering programs are gaining increased national recognition – jumping 18 places since last year and 60 places from two years ago. Eastern’s undergraduate engineering program now ranks 69th best in the nation in the latest “Best Colleges” rankings by U.S. News & World Report, considered by many to be the premier ranking service in higher education. Read more on EMU Today.
Excellence on display: Eastern Michigan University aviation programs earns accreditation from Aviation Accreditation Board International
EMU's Aviation Programs have earned accreditation from Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) through July 2028. The accreditation solidifies EMU's position as a leading hub for aviation education and sets a benchmark for excellence in the field. Read more on EMU Today.
GameAbove elevates EMU's Cybersecurity program with a $1.6M gift to its College of Engineering and Technology
GameAbove at Eastern Michigan University, an alumni-led philanthropic group advancing academic and athletic programs, announces a $1.6 million gift to the university’s College of Engineering and Technology. The new commitment will support the launch of a Cybersecurity for Embedded Systems initiative, enhance offerings within cybersecurity and the Internet of Things, including research in cybersecurity for vehicles and mobility, and establish a dedicated Cybersecurity Certificate Program that caters to students and business professionals alike. Find out more by reading the EMU Today announcement.
EMU’s Construction Management program earns reaccreditation from the American Council for Construction Education
The American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) has reaccredited EMU’s construction management program until February 2030. Through hard work and dedication, EMU’s construction management program has maintained its accreditation status with the ACCE since 1991. Read the EMU Today release.
The National Society of Black Engineers Promotes a Safe Space for Minorities in STEM
The GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology has the goal of increasing opportunities for students in the fields of engineering, technology, and more. The department works with many programs and organizations in STEM, one of which is the National Society of Black Engineers. Find out more by reading the Eastern Echo article.
GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology earns redesignation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
The National Security Agency has redesignated Eastern Michigan University’s GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense through the 2028 academic year. Find out more on this achievement by reading the EMU Today article.
EMU's paralegal program recieves reapproval from the American Bar Association
The American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates, acting on the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Paralegals, reapproved EMU’s paralegal program as an ABA-approved program.
The ABA’s approval process for paralegal education programs is designed to foster high-quality education, training, and the development of educational standards to raise the competence of individuals who assist lawyers in delivering legal services. Find out more by reading the EMU Today article.
GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology: A year in review
Over the course of the year, Eastern Michigan University’s GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology experienced profound changes in the $40 million renovated Sill Hall. Review the success of our year by reading the EMU Today release.
2022
EMU Interior Design students place in the top three spots for the fourth consecutive year at National CET Student Awards
EMU has participated in the National CET Student Awards student rendering category for the past five years. This is the fourth consecutive year that all three top spots have been awarded to EMU interior design students. View the student renderings on the EMU Today website. EMU engineering students attend the Society of Women Engineers Conference to meet industry leaders
Engineering students Kara Bishop and Haylee Haik and director of K-12 STEM outreach and Digital Divas program director Bia Hamed traveled to Houston, Texas, for the “WE22" — the world’s largest conference for women in engineering and technology, hosted by The Society of Women Engineers (SWE). Find out more by reading the EMU Today article. EMU has highest percentage of African American students in engineering and technology programs among Michigan universities
Recent data published by the American Society For Engineering Education (ASEE) revealed Eastern Michigan University’s GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology is leading the way among Michigan universities with the highest percentage of African American students in its engineering and technology programs. Read the EMU Today release. EMU engineering programs jump more than 40 spots in latest U.S. News and World Report rankings; now among top 100 in the U.S.
Since the launch of four new engineering programs and a $40 million investment in the expansion of Eastern Michigan University’s GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology, the College landed the 87th spot out of 230 universities among undergraduate engineering programs nationwide by U.S. News and World Report. This marks a rise from last year’s ranking of 129, which was the first time the digital media company ranked the program. Find out more by reading the EMU Today story. EMU’s Coatings Research Institute awarded U.S. patent to improve metal finishing industry
The Eastern Michigan University faculty-student research team at Coatings Research Institute in the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology has been awarded a U.S. patent for the invention of “Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Polymeric compositions, related articles, and methods.” This is their third patent for Organic-Inorganic Hybrid materials. Find out more by reading the EMU Today story. GameAbove Funds a New Park and Outdoor Event Space at Eastern Michigan University
The Eastern Michigan University alumni group, GameAbove, donates $610,000 to the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology for a new upscale 38,000 sq. ft. park on the University's campus. Land construction began in the spring of 2021 and is scheduled for completion for the fall semester and start of the 2022 academic year. Find out more by reading the EMU Today story. Three Eastern Michigan University ROTC graduates recognized as distinguished military graduates
Eastern Michigan University ROTC cadets Edwin Davoodian, Eric Ries, and Dylan Stiffler were ranked nationally in the top 20 percentile among thousands of their peers. This honor classifies the cadets as Distinguished Military Graduates (DMG). The recent EMU graduates were also commissioned as second lieutenants (2 LTs) in the U.S. Army. Find out more by reading the EMU Today article. From MLive: Spray tan and a helmet turned this Michigan pilot into Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick
EMU Alumnus and U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Christian "Griff" Frasher transforms into Tom Cruise for "Top Gun: Maverick," sequel. Frasher, graduate of our Aviation program speaks about his experience as a double in the movie. Find out more by reading the MLive news article. Construction Management Students Win AIC Collegiate Ethics Competition
Two Eastern Michigan University construction management students are award recipients of the American Institute of Constructors' (AIC) Collegiate Ethics Competition. James Adamo and Tessa Riley, both construction management students at Eastern, joined their coach, Raed Jarrah in the push to take home first place award for the written response portion and second place overall. Find out more by reading the EMU Today story. From MLive: NASCAR legend Jack Roush 1 of 2 namesakes of new building
The two names of labs within a new Eastern Michigan University building are inspired by a pair of alumni business leaders, including NASCAR hall-of-famer Jack Roush. Find out more by reading the MLive news article. EMU ranked among the nation's best for affordable paralegal degree
University Headquarters recently ranked the paralegal program at Eastern Michigan University for offering one of the best affordable paralegal degrees across the country. Find out more by reading the EMU Today story. Information Assurance and Cyber Defense ranked top 10 best Online Bachelor's in Cybersecurity
Eastern Michigan University Bachelor of Information Assurance and Cyber Defense has been ranked top 10 in the nation as the best online bachelor’s in Cybersecurity by AcademicInfluence.com. The program ranked seventh on the list, making it the only university in Michigan to rank in the top 10. The recognition can be found in the 2022 rankings list. Find out more by reading the EMU Today story. Students in aviation, mechanical engineering, and electrical and computer engineering were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Gulfstream Aerospace Corportation
Eastern Michigan University’s GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology hosted a trip for 10 students to visit the world-renowned Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, Ga. Gulfstream is a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics that designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports some of the world’s most technologically-advanced business jet aircrafts. Find out more by reading the EMU Today story. Polymers and Coatings program enter a strategic partnership with GDB International, Inc.
Eastern Michigan University’s Polymers & Coatings Technology program in the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology has entered a strategic partnership with GDB International, Inc., a multinational conglomerate and global leader specializing in the paint recycling industry in producing a diverse range of recycled paints. Find out more by reading the EMU Today story. Eastern Michigan University's Digital Divas Program, CODE 313, and PNC Foundation create two all-girl high school esports teams in Detroit
The Digital Divas program is teaming up with CODE 313 and PNC Foundation to create two all-girl esports teams for high school students in Detroit. Students will have the opportunity to explore areas of STEM through the world of competitive gameplay. Find out more by reading the EMU Today story. Eastern Michigan University students place in top three spots for the third consecutive year at the National CET Student Awards
Interior Design students from Eastern Michigan University were recently honored with the top three spots during the 14th annual National CET Student Awards, sponsored by the major Swedish software company, Configura. Find out more by reading the EMU Today story.
2021
EMU Board of Regents approve $42.5 million renovation of Roosevelt Hall as top state capital outlay funding request.
Eastern Michigan University's Board of Regents approved the University's Five-Year Capital Outlay Plan to submit Roosevelt Hall as the University's top project request for state cost participation for fiscal year 2023. This project plan represents phase two of the growth and expansion plan for the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology (GACET). Find out more by reading the EMU Today story. Engineering programs recognized in latest U.S. News and World Report rankings.
After only four years since first being established, Eastern Michigan University's engineering programs are being recognized in the national rankings by U.S. News and World Report. Find out more by reading the EMU Today story. Electrical and Computer Eningeering undegrad program earns accreditation from the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology
The Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (BSECE) program prepares engineers for interesting and challenging positions in diverse fields of electrical and computer engineering from automotive, energy, communication to consumer electronics such as smartphones, tablets, computers and appliances. This is the second engineering program to earn this accreditation. Find out more by reading the EMU Today story. Cybersecurity challenges in autonomous vehicles highlighted at Motor Bella
Faculty experts and students from Eastern Michigan University's GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology will demonstrate the relationaship between cybersecurity and connected vehicles on Sept. 21 and 22 and Motor Bella, an auto-centric event, being held at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac. Find out more by reading the EMU Today story. Watch the video on YouTube to learn more from our Faculty expert and students. Outstanding Students for 2020-2021
At the conclusion of each winter semester we recognized the Outstanding Students for each of our programs. This is normally done during our Celebration of Excellence, which wasn't possible due to COVID-19 restrictions. Please read a brief write-up for each of our Outstanding Students [PDF]. Aviation program opens location at Willow Run Airport.
The Eastern Michigan University Aviation Program is now open for student flight training at Willow Run airport. Students of the EMU aviation program now also have access to airports for flight training in Ypsilanti, Howell, Pontiac and Flint. Find out more by reading the EMU Today story. Simulation, Animation and Gaming listed among the Midwest's best and among the top programs in Michigan.
The Eastern Michigan University Simulation, Animation and Gaming (SAG) Program has been ranked among the best in the Midwest and among the top five of its kind in Michigan in annual listings from Animation Career Review. Find out more by reading the EMU Today story. The Thrill of Sill
Where once stood a hunkered down hulk of a building - the original Sill Hall - students can now experience a striking new, highly functional Sill Hall after a $40 million renovation to accommodate the expansion of engineering programs in the College of Engineering and Technology. Find out more by reading the EMU Today story. Baja racing team sets sight on 2021 national competition despice COVID-19; Ford grant to support student scholarships and car creation.
n March 2020, the Eastern Michigan University student Baja racing team was gearing up to compete in the Louisville Baja SAE national competition. They were hard at work building and making improvements on the EMU Baja car in hopes of taking a win at the competition to take place a couple months later—until the pandemic hit. Find out more by reading the EMU Today story.
2020
Recent graduate from polymers and coatings program attends prestigious worldwide young entrepreneurs summit.
Oksana Aliyev, an Eastern Michigan University alumna, recently attended the highly regarded G20 Young Entrepreneurs' Alliance and participated in the G20 YEA summit last month. Find out more by reading the EMU Today story. Eastern Michigan University College of Engineering and Technology expands STEM programming with Digital Divas and Digital Dudes Virtual After School Program
Digital Divas and Digital Dudes at Eastern Michigan University partners with the Mr. October Foundation and GameAbove to launch a free after school STEM program for middle school students at four schools in metro Detroit. Find out more by reading the EMU Today story. Aviation Program signs 5-year partnership agreement with Crosswinds Aviation
The Eastern Michigan University Aviation Program, part of the College of Engineering and Technology, has signed a 5-year partnership agreement with Crosswinds Aviation, a flight training school dedicated to having a transformative impact on the lives of youth beginning careers in aviation. Find out more by reading the EMU Today story. Mechanical Engineering undergrad program earns accreditation from the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology
The College of Engineering and Technology (CET) at Eastern Michigan University has secured accreditation for its Mechanical Engineering undergraduate degree from the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET). Find out more by reading the EMU Today story. EMU Professor of Cybersecurity discusses MLOps with Forbes
MLOps is a relatively new concept in the AI (Artificial Intelligence) world and stands for “machine learning operations.” Its about how to best manage data scientists and operations people to allow for the effective development, deployment and monitoring of models. Find out more by reading the Forbes article. Coatings Research Institute Adds Advanced Material Characterization Capabilities through Donation from Toyota
Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing (TEMA) has donated two advanced material characterization instruments to Coatings Research Institute (CRI) of Eastern Michigan University. Read the announcement to find out more about the donation from Toyota.