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GameAbove donates $8 million to build and operate EMU golf facility

GameAbove recently announced an $8 million gift to build a state-of-the art golf training facility to support EMU’s championship collegiate program. The new facility will be named “The GameAbove Golf Performance Center” – dedicated to Bruce Cunningham, EMU men’s golf coach. The capital program was approved today by EMU’s Board of Regents, meaning construction is expected to start in the spring and a new facility could be operational by the end of 2020. The full story can be found on EMU Today. 

2019 Brickley Awards announced for EMU faculty

The effects of the opioid epidemic on care for exposed youths. Helping employees who are caregivers of autistic individuals. Supporting student success through mindfulness programming. Those are just several of important topics to be undertaken by the winners of the Fall 2019 Brickley Endowment for Faculty Professional Development and Innovation awards at Eastern Michigan University. The James H. Brickley Endowment for Faculty Professional Development and Innovation was established by Tony and Lois Evans in 2016. The purpose is to facilitate faculty professional development and innovation through scholarly, creative, and innovative activity. Read more about the Awards here. 

EMU raises more than $820,000 on #GIVINGTRUEDAY

Eastern Michigan’s alumni, faculty, staff and students came together for the University’s third annual #GIVINGTRUEDAY to raise $827,299 from the incredible generosity of 927 donors. Supporters gave to a variety of scholarships, programs, services and 89.1 WEMU, the campus’ National Public Radio affiliate. The full press release can be found here.