Two cards with messages implying a need to return to a more "white" America were found today at Eastern Michigan University. They carry a logo of "Alt-Right" and links to websites associated with that movement.
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WEMU's Jorge Avellan reports on "alt-right" cards found on the EMU campus.
As students continue to protest at Eastern Michigan University, their movement could soon become a permanent part of our history. The Ypsilanti District Library launched an African-American Oral History Archive last summer that has expanded since then.
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WEMU's Jorge Avellan reports on the Ypsilanti District Library's plans to archive protests of racially-charged events at EMU.
Eastern Michigan University students released a video through social media to express how they feel about how the administration addresses race relations issues on campus.
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WEMU's Jorge Avellan reports on a social media video regarding the racial graffiti incidents at EMU.
A five hour sit-in demonstration on the Eastern Michigan University Campus ended early this morning. Some 70 students gathered at the Student Center at the 1AM closing time. When the Student Center re-opened at 6am, the sit-in ended and the students dispersed. WEMU's David Fair spoke to EMU media relations director Geoff Larcom about the protest.
In light of another incident of racist graffiti found on the Eastern Michigan University campus, University officials are planning several public events to deal with the incidents.
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WEMU's Lisa Barry reports on more anti-racism rallies planned at Eastern Michigan University.
An Eastern Michigan University alumnus has obtained legal representation after EMU refuses to provide information on the potential sale of its Kresge Environmental Center.
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WEMU's Jorge Avellan reports on an EMU alumus's search for answers regarding the sale of the Kresge Environmental Center.
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Eastern Michigan University is now recognized as a doctoral institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education rankings system.
One week after members of the Black Student Union and other students at Eastern Michigan University walked out of class in a protest against racism on college campuses, officials are holding a forum on the issue at McKenny Hall.
Simmering faculty concerns about Eastern Michigan University's involvement with the Education Achievement Authority may bring additional focus to state concerns over the charter schools it authorizes. EMU is among 11 across the state at risk of losing its ability to authorize more charter school operations.
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89.1 WEMU's Andrew Cluley reports Eastern Michigan University faculty members are concerned about the school's ties to the Education Achievement Authority and charter schools.