Dr. James Smith

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.

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

Eastern Michigan University has named two-time alum and Flint native Dr. Brendan Kelly to be its next president. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Today officially marks WEMU's 60th year on the air. It was on December 8, 1965 when WEMU first crackled to life. Throughout the year, we've been celebrating the occasion in a variety of ways, including conversations with some of those vital to the foundation of the radio station. Eastern Michigan University President, Dr. James Smith, joined WEMU's David Fair to reflect on his relationship to WEMU and its importance to the university and community.

Eastern Michigan University has found its next president. The Board of Regents is expected to approve the hire next week. WEMU‘s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Eastern Michigan University is entering negotiations to take back control of its parking system. The Board of Regents on Thursday approved what might become an expensive process. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents has approved a $321.5 million budget that includes tuition hikes across the board. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Eastern Michigan University has announced that it will be ending its ties with its Chinese university partners over concerns of national security. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Eastern Michigan University says it’s doing what it can to help international students who feel threatened by possible deportation but right now, it's limited. WEMU‘s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.