Eastern Michigan University

Several structures in Ypsilanti bear the name of "Starkweather". These mark the legacy of a woman who championed social causes in the city during the 1800s. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has this story for Women’s History Month.

Eastern Michigan University President Dr. James Smith is in his final days in that role. He will soon step away after 10 years on the job. President Smith stopped by the WEMU studios for a reflection of his time and tenure on campus in a conversation with WEMU's David Fair.

Students will gather at Eastern Michigan University on March 16 for this year's Generative Artificial Intelligence Spring Summit. With the theme "Learning Together at the Forefront of Change," the summit will explore applications of generative AI, ethical considerations, environmental impacts, and strategies for responsible use across sectors. Lee Van Roth shared more about the summit and its overall goals with the director of EMU's Office of Campus and Community Writing, Dr. Ann Blakeslee.

Educators from across Michigan gathered at Eastern Michigan University to develop a game plan to incentivize schools to promote and improve students' civic engagement. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Eastern Michigan University is joining a statewide push to have more students consider child welfare careers by offering pay for fellowship and internship work. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

More than half a century after his death, the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. continue to shape movements around the world. At the center of his message was a radical idea — that real strength is found not in retaliation, but in restraint. That was a message given—and received—loud and clear when Dr. King made his visit to Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan campus. As we approach the end of Black History Month, WEMU’s John Stockwell takes a closer look at Dr. King’s message and the enduring power of nonviolence.

As the Olympic Winter Games continue in Milano Cortina, an Eastern Michigan University alum has big hopes for gold. Jasmine “Jazz” Jones is a former member of EMU’s track and field team who has been chosen to participate on Team USA. She will compete in the two-woman bobsled heats beginning Friday, February 20th. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor had the opportunity to speak to Jones from the Olympic Village in Cortina, Italy.

Retiring Eastern Michigan University President Dr. James Smith participated in his final scheduled regents meeting on Thursday. WEMU‘s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

With Eastern Michigan University’s Department of Public Safety now in charge of parking, they want to hear from students, staff and faculty on how to improve things. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Henry “H.P.” Jacobs played a pivotal role in Ypsilanti’s Black history in the mid-1800s. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.