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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 is hosting a series of listening sessions to gather thoughts from the local community about the search for a new university president. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

US Representatives John Moolenaar and Tim Walberg sent a letter to Eastern Michigan University requesting that they end all relations with Chinese universities. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Eastern Michigan University cut the ribbon Wednesday on its two new student housing apartment buildings. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents approved a new contract for full and part-time lecturers, both are now represented under the same five-year deal. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.

The contract between Eastern Michigan University and the union representing the school’s full and part-time lecturers ends in less than a week. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

With enrollments at Michigan public universities declining in recent years, schools are making more of an effort to attract students. Eastern Michigan University recently announced a plan to advertise at a major concert venue. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

Enrollment at Michigan’s colleges is declining faster than the national average. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.

Eastern Michigan University will soon sign a $115 million, 50-year contract to privatize management of its utilities. Houston, Texas-based CenTrio Energy will then be in charge of electric and water utilities and heating and cooling systems. The decision to move forward comes despite some concerns and objections raised by members of the EMU community. EMU vice president of communications, Walter Kraft, joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the deal in further detail.

Eastern Michigan University’s plan to sell control of the operations of its utilities is being called into question. An online forum hosted by local politicians and union leaders will take place on Thursday to examine the deal. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.