Higher Education

Eastern Michigan University’s new president has officially been on the job for just over a week. Dr. Brendan Kelly is EMU’s 24th president, taking over the reins from Dr. Smith, who has retired. A proud two-time EMU alum and Michigan native, President Kelly is returning in a true homecoming fashion to lead the institution that was the trajectory for his academic and professional path. He talked to WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor about his transition.

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.

Michigan’s public universities are promoting their new report detailing the economic impact they say they’ve had on the state’s economy. Colin Jackson has more

Educators, social workers, and state and local officials met in Lansing Wednesday to discuss how to better set Michigan males up for the future. Colin Jackson has more

A new state grant could help Michigan community college students receive an associate degree even if they've transferred early to a longer program. Colin Jackson has more.

Washtenaw Community College students are getting help for access to textbooks. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Washtenaw Community College is honoring veterans on its campus all day today as part of its Veterans’ Day festivities. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports on how WCC is serving the students who come to campus as Veterans.

Eastern Michigan University is taking a stand for first-generation students as future federal funding from the Department of Education to support them remains uncertain. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

At Eastern Michigan University, the Speech and Hearing Clinic has been quietly transforming lives in Ypsilanti and beyond. The clinic is housed in the College of Education and helps everyone from young children learning their first words to adults recovering from strokes. Lee Van Roth discussed the clinic's work with its co-director, Karen Parish-Foster, and with EMU graduate student Mollie Spencer.

Registration has opened for Washtenaw Community College’s 2026 winter semester. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.