EMU Today

YPSILANTI, Mich. – GameAbove announced that Chao Sun will serve as its president and oversee all of the organization's relations and strategic academic public-private partnerships with Eastern Michigan University. 

Sun began supporting GameAbove at EMU (“GameAbove-EMU”) matters in 2020. Since joining, Chao has led the improvement of several EMU-related collaborations, including Students Matters Most, Faculty First, Next-Gen Scholarship, and various community engagements. He will now lead GameAbove-EMU in its next partnership phase with the university and the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology (GACET). He will be instrumental in helping GACET advance its Cybersecurity in Embedded Systems initiative, faculty research, student retention, career pipelines, and student experience.

“We are thrilled to announce Chao as the leader of our EMU initiatives," said Keith J. Stone, chairperson of GameAbove. "The collaboration with the university calls for an individual who is well acquainted with EMU, has a deep understanding of the public higher education sector, and can build strong relationships with the EMU community. Chao possesses all these qualities, making us confident in his ability to lead GameAbove-EMU and ensure ongoing success with the university.”

Sun is a well-connected member of the EMU and Ypsilanti communities. In addition to his new role, he teaches at EMU and is the co-founder and CFO of The Back Office Studio in Ypsilanti. Sun has a master's degree in human resource management and organization development from EMU and a certificate in entrepreneurship from the same institution. He is a co-chair of the Leadership Council at First United Methodist Church. He also serves on the boards of the Washtenaw Association of Business of Color, Neighborhood Theatre Group, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti Downtown Development Association, and Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce.

“I feel privileged to assume the responsibility of leading GameAbove-EMU. Being an EMU lecturer and a graduate, I am determined to enhance the university's academics, athletics, community outreach, alumni participation, and entrepreneurial ventures through our partnership. EMU holds immense possibilities, and I am excited to work with university authorities, employees, and collaborators to capitalize on EMU's progress and contribute to the next phase of this esteemed institution's evolution," says Sun.

GameAbove has generously invested nearly $30 million into EMU to promote innovation and academic progress. They have supported and created programs such as faculty enrichment, student financial aid, and improved athletic facilities to promote success in a variety of areas at EMU.

About GameAbove
GameAbove at EMU’s primary focus is to help shape, inspire, and support the current and future students at Eastern Michigan University by reaching new heights in learning through transformation and inspiration in the educational experience. GameAbove aspires to help improve the higher education experience by exploring and supporting innovative financial models to sustain universities, enhancing the campus environment, elevating athletics, promoting pioneering academic programs, and creative giving within the community. To learn more, visit www.gameaboveemu.com. 

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