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EMU Foundation Board of Trustees elects new members

Jack Brusewitz, Annette P. Sabo Johnson, Judge Milton Mack, Kirk Profit, and Donald Reichart will serve three-year terms. Abe Karam earns emeritus status. Read more. 

EMU and DTE Energy serve over 37,000 community children through grant partnership

Approximately 37,000 children in more than 50 communities have received critical safety information from the 'Play it Safe around Electricity' program, administered by students from EMU's Communication, Media & Theatre Arts Department and made possible by a $20,000 annual grant from the DTE Energy Foundation. Read more.

EMU College of Technology blazes a trail for women in IT

For every 100 jobs in IT, only 12 are filled by women. Digital Divas, founded by former College of Technology professor Gerald "Skip" Lawver, aims to engage and connect female students with science, technology, engineering, and math career opportunities. This innovative event is entering its fifth year - find out how you can help support this important initiative. Read more.

Jerlando Jackson to serve as 2014-2015 Michael Morris Endowed Chair

Jerlando F. L. Jackson, Ph.D. (Vilas Distinguished Professor of Higher Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison) will serve as the 2014-15 Michael Morris Endowed Chair. This endowment provides funds for outstanding faculty/visiting faculty to assist the College of Education in achieving its vision of playing a leadership role in transforming education. Read more about the Michael Morris Endowed Chair and Jerlando Jackson.

Women in Philanthropy EMU announces 2015 grant recipients

Women in Philanthropy EMU, a giving circle of the EMU Foundation comprised of faculty, staff, alumnae and friends of Eastern Michigan University, has awarded 10 grants totaling nearly $44,000 to support a variety of special projects. The group has awarded more than $200,000 in grant funding since being established in 2010. Read more.