Marching members band and Swoop at Homecoming

Homecoming 2024

Eastern Michigan University is ready to kick off Homecoming Week 2024, running from Tuesday, Oct. 15 to Saturday, Oct. 19. Join us for a week packed with exciting events for students, alumni, and the community.

This year’s theme — "Paint it Green!" — celebrates EMU’s 175th anniversary with a creative twist.

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EMU welcomes refugee students

Refugee students begin academic journeys at Eastern Michigan University through Welcome Corps on Campus Program.

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Nursing students work together with a walker, a wheelchair, and medical training manikins.

Eastern Michigan University’s Bachelor of Science in nursing program jumps 79 spots in latest U.S. News and World Report rankings - named among best undergraduate nursing programs.

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Eastern Michigan University will host a watch party for Amazon Prime’s “The College Tour” featuring EMU students — Oct. 16.

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The Temptations vocal group on a green lighted stage background

World-famous Temptations to perform with Eastern Michigan University's "Pride of the Peninsula" Marching Band during halftime of Oct. 12 football game vs. Miami University (Ohio).

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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?

The President’s Policy Committee decided to remove cigarette machines from residence halls in 1964.

Hayes Jones (Class of 1961) won the gold medal in the 110m hurdles at the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics.

In 1881, the “Normal News” was founded as a monthly newspaper. It was renamed the “Eastern Echo” in 1956 and published weekly.