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EMU organic chemistry professor Dr. Cory Email in EMU's fermentation lab.
EMU fermentation science program prepares students for careers in brewing, food science, and more

With a strong emphasis on translatable skills and real-world application, EMU’s program has become a standout in fermentation education.

Attendees at the inaugural National Farm Stop Conference, held last year in Ann Arbor.
National farm stop conference returns to Ann Arbor for second year

Local food leaders from across the U.S. will gather at Washtenaw Community College from March 2-4 for a conference exploring the rapid growth and future of the innovative "farm stop" retail model.

Feed the Need's sensory trailer.
Ypsi organization creates calming mobile environment for people with special needs

The Ypsilanti-based nonprofit Feed the Need Sensory Zone recently launched Michigan's first and only sensory trailer, a mobile retreat designed to create a calm environment for people with special needs.

A vendor at the 2024 Ann Arbor Fiber Arts Expo.
Quilting, weaving, and other fiber arts take the spotlight in upcoming Ann Arbor expo

The Ann Arbor District Library will host its third annual Ann Arbor Fiber Arts Expo on Feb. 9, featuring live demos, presentations, and hands-on activities.

T'onna Clemons with her mural at RAC.
Riverside Arts Center bolsters public art in Ypsi with new sculpture and mural by local artists

The mural by Ann Arbor artist T’onna Clemons and the sculpture by Ypsilanti artists Bryant and Sharon Tubbs reflect Riverside Arts Center's mission to make art accessible to the Ypsilanti community.

Stacy Schwartz stands in front of her mural, "Reading Can Take You Places," at Estabrook Elementary School.
Ypsi teacher covers school walls with her paintings

Estabrook Elementary School art teacher Stacy Schwartz has been working for the past seven years to fill the Ypsilanti school’s walls with custom murals and artwork.

Fangs and Twang performs.
Ypsi country-rock band’s lyrics deal with monsters, both fictional and real-life

Fangs and Twang started out by playing country-rock songs about horror and sci-fi monsters. But as the band has grown, its members have moved on to examine the monsters of modern society.

Odindi Youth Action Village co-founders Akin and Bambo Oluwadare.
Nonprofit seeks to empower young people in Ypsi Township’s West Willow neighborhood

With a mission to nurture positive, healthy, and fulfilling lives, Odindi Youth Action Village envisions a future where every young person has the resources and encouragement to reach their full potential.

The Urban Collaboratory’s work includes a focus on community water systems and health impacts related to contaminants like microplastics and PFAS.
Public health focus on the built environment improves health for Michiganders

Public health and infrastructure go hand in hand, as organizations across Michigan work to address the built environment's critical role in shaping health outcomes.

The Deep End Cafe owner Candace Cavazos.
Program encouraging EMU community to support Ypsi businesses marks successful third year

Through the Explore Ypsi program, EMU students, staff, and faculty can receive free $10 gift cards throughout the fall semester to use at participating businesses in Ypsi.

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