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Sibrina Collins named director of the Institute for STEM Education, Outreach, and Workforce Development in the College of Education.

Sibrina Collins named director of the Institute for STEM Education, Outreach, and Workforce Development in the College of Education.

Eastern Michigan University to celebrate TRUEMU Night at Comerica Park on Thursday, Aug. 1 . Get your tickets now.

Eastern Michigan University to celebrate TRUEMU Night at Comerica Park on Thursday, Aug. 1 . Get your tickets now.

Eastern Michigan University welcomes five nationally ranked competitors to Eastern Esports, including national champion in Rocket League.

Eastern Michigan University welcomes five nationally ranked competitors to Eastern Esports, including national champion in Rocket League.

Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition at Eastern Michigan University appoints new leadership.

Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition at Eastern Michigan University appoints new leadership.

Celebrating EMU's 175th Anniversary

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EMU 175th Anniversary

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175th Anniversary Website

Find a timeline and fascinating archival photos like this one, which features Lucy Aldrich Osband teaching physiology in 1892.

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Did you know?

William Sherzer sketched the original design for a new Natural Science Building on the back of an envelope, modeled after a science building in Germany that he admired. The building opened in 1903 and was renamed for Sherzer in 1958.


The College of Arts and Sciences was established in 1959. Albert W. Brown was the first dean.


In 1853, students could choose from two programs of study: English and Classical.