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YPSILANTI --  Eastern Michigan University has been recognized by Forbes on its list of America’s Best-in-State Employers 2023. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list can be viewed on the Forbes website.

America's Best-in-State Employers 2023 were identified based on 2.1 million employer recommendations from employees working for companies with more than 500 employees in the United States. The recommended employers have been grouped into one of the 25 industry sectors. Employers with operations in more than one state were ranked in multiple states.

Eastern Michigan University was one of only 72 Michigan employers recognized in the Forbes rankings. 

The evaluation was made on a state-by-state basis and is based on three distinct criteria: in-state indirect recommendations, national in-industry indirect recommendations, and direct recommendations. Furthermore, employees were asked to give their opinions on a series of statements surrounding work-related topics, such as working conditions, diversity, salary, potential for development, and company image regarding their current employer. 

Eastern Michgan University Chief Human Reserouces Officer Brett Last said, “As an institution that has been recognized as a ‘Best In State’ employer multiple times over the last few years, EMU is proud to continually receive this distinguished award as we pride ourselves in fostering a diverse employee community that is both engaging and rewarding. It is only through maintaining and continually improving employee engagement that we can make our mission of being an institution of opportunity for student learning become a reality!"

About Eastern Michigan University
Founded in 1849, Eastern is the second oldest public university in Michigan. It currently serves more than 14,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 300 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering and Technology; Health and Human Services; and its graduate school. National publications regularly recognize EMU for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education. Visit the University’s rankings and points of pride websites to learn more. For more information about Eastern Michigan University, visit the University's website. To stay up to date on University news, activities and announcements, visit EMU Today.