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The James H. Brickley Endowment for Faculty Professional Development and Innovation supports innovative academic research and teaching. Since the first awards cycle in 2017, there have been 118 awards to 132 faculty members, with a general emphasis on funding new and untenured faculty.

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Featured Stories

Lolita Cummings, Aesha Mustafa, Hugh Thorp, and Melissa Thrasher on the set of the "Enlighten U" video podcast.

EMU’s November episode of the “Enlighten U” podcast tackles developmental and learning disabilities.

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Interior design rendering by Raneem Alani

Eastern Michigan University Interior Design students claim top three spots in the National CET Experience student rendering category.

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DPS and members of the Student Government provided Thanksgiving meals to families from the EMU Children's Institute.

Eastern Michigan University Department of Public Safety and members from Student Government spread Thanksgiving cheer to local families.

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A volunteer hold up a "Thankful for You" flyer at the Thanksgiving food drive-through giveaway.

Eastern Michigan University and partners distribute 15,000 pounds of food for 540 families at “Thankful for You” Drive-Thru Giveaway event.

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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?

President John M. Munson (1933-1948) was called “The Builder”—a nod to the 10 buildings erected during his tenure.

Chimes were installed in Pierce Hall in 1953 to honor World War II veterans.

The Fifth Dimension played to the first sell-out crowd in Bowen Field House concert history in 1971.