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2025
Eastern Michigan University’s Fashion Marketing Innovation Program hosts annual Portfolio Show
Designed as a capstone experience for students in the Senior Portfolio course, the Portfolio Show is a dynamic platform connecting emerging fashion professionals with leading industry companies. Attendees can network, explore potential career paths, and secure internships or job opportunities. Find out more by reading the release on EMU Today.
GameAbove empowers Eastern Michigan University to lead in Cybersecurity
Over 700 students have graduated EMU’s cybersecurity program with nearly 100% job placement
Recognizing this urgent need, GameAbove made a $1.6 million gift in 2023 to support Eastern Michigan University’s (EMU) cybersecurity program. This contribution is helping equip students with the skills and ability needed to combat cyber threats and protect critical systems worldwide. Read the full announcement on EMU Today.
Eastern Michigan University's online cybersecurity master's program ranked among Cybersecurity Guide’s list of top affordable programs for 2025
Eastern Michigan University earned the No. 11 spot on the Cybersecurity Guide's list of the most affordable online cybersecurity master's programs in 2025. The ranking highlights Eastern's commitment to delivering excellent education while remaining cost-effective. Find out more by visiting EMU Today.
Eastern Michigan University's GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology to exhibit in Automobili-D, part of the North American International Auto Show
GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology will showcase its innovative programs and expertise at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). This marks EMU’s commitment to advancing technology and cybersecurity in the rapidly evolving automotive industry. Read more on EMU Today.
2024
Eastern Michigan University Interior Design students claim top three spots in the National CET Experience student rendering category
Eastern Michigan University’s GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology Interior design students recently earned the top three awards in the Student Rendering category in the annual Configura Awards, a national competition sponsored by the Swedish software company Configura. Read the full announcement on EMU Today. GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology hosts inaugural Order of the Engineer Ceremony
On Saturday, Aug. 10, The GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology hosted its inaugural Order of the Engineer Ceremony. This event brought together alums and recent graduates of the college, celebrating their transition from students to professionals. Read the EMU Today release. EMU Aviation and Engineering students explore General Electric Aerospace facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Students representing majors in aviation flight technology, aviation management technology, and electrical and computer engineering gained firsthand insights into the innovative processes and technologies employed at the facility. From manufacturing to quality control and engineering, students gained a comprehensive understanding of the critical role played by GE Aerospace in the aviation industry. Find the release on EMU Today.
2023
GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology launches new Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Certificate
GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology has announced the launch of its new Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Certificate program. The virtual six-month program is designed to provide individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to enter the field of cybersecurity. Read the EMU Today release to get started. 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 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. 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 receives 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. 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. 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
Electrical and Computer Engineering 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 relationship 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. 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. 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
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.