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

Eastern Michigan University’s “Enlighten U” podcast kicks off the new year with a focus on loneliness and Seasonal Affective Disorder.

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Caroline MacGregor takes the mic as WEMU's new afternoon news anchor.

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Eastern Michigan University online masters programs ranked best in the nation in multiple categories by Online Masters Colleges.

GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology's exhibit at the auto show.

Eastern Michigan University's GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology to exhibit in Automobili-D, part of the North American International Auto Show.

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?

John W. Porter was the first Black president of EMU (1979-1989).


In 1852, Adonijah Strong Welch was appointed the first principal of the Michigan State Normal School. He was 31.


Michigan State Normal School changed to Michigan State Normal College in 1899.