Black women in Ypsi have been supporting community for over a century through the Palm Leaf Club
Ypsilanti's oldest African-American women's charitable organization, the Palm Leaf Club, grew out of a church club established in 1904.
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WCC receives grant to expand free textbook program
Washtenaw Community College has been awarded a new state grant that will expand a program that provides students free digital textbooks and other low-cost learning materials.
EMU professor and students present Peruvian mummy research at international congress
An Eastern Michigan University chemistry professor and two undergraduate students presented at the 11th World Congress on Mummy Studies in Cusco, Peru.
New program offers Washtenaw County students experience in business, entertainment, sports, and tourism
Students in the BEST leadership program gain valuable experience to take their ambitions to the next level through hands-on learning, real industry connections, and opportunities to expose their talents.
WCC opens new electric vehicle and battery lab to expand mobility education offerings
Building on its long-term commitment to mobility education, Washtenaw Community College has unveiled a new electric vehicle and battery laboratory.
EMU speech and hearing clinic has life-changing effects for variety of clients
From rehabilitating stroke patients to helping autistic or hearing-impaired clients communicate, EMU students and faculty are changing lives in Ypsilanti and beyond.
From drone farming to table: Washtenaw County culinary students use innovative tech
Culinary students are using drones to learn about modern farming methods and where their ingredients come from, while also providing useful skills for future jobs.
Students get dual English- and Spanish-language instruction at new Ypsi school
Puentes Multilingual School in Ypsilanti serves students in kindergarten through fourth grade.
Cybersecurity programs prepare Washtenaw County high schoolers for future careers
As Michigan continues to build a reputation as a powerhouse in the world of cybersecurity, Washtenaw County high schoolers have the opportunity to become leaders in the field.
How an Ypsi high schooler found “direction” in skilled trades after taking CTE classes
Dylan Presley found his calling in career and technical education (CTE) classes, and he expects to go into the trades after he graduates high school.
WCC receives grant to expand free textbook program
Washtenaw Community College has been awarded a new state grant that will expand a program that provides students free digital textbooks and other low-cost learning materials.
EMU professor and students present Peruvian mummy research at international congress
An Eastern Michigan University chemistry professor and two undergraduate students presented at the 11th World Congress on Mummy Studies in Cusco, Peru.
New program offers Washtenaw County students experience in business, entertainment, sports, and tourism
Students in the BEST leadership program gain valuable experience to take their ambitions to the next level through hands-on learning, real industry connections, and opportunities to expose their talents.
WCC opens new electric vehicle and battery lab to expand mobility education offerings
Building on its long-term commitment to mobility education, Washtenaw Community College has unveiled a new electric vehicle and battery laboratory.
EMU speech and hearing clinic has life-changing effects for variety of clients
From rehabilitating stroke patients to helping autistic or hearing-impaired clients communicate, EMU students and faculty are changing lives in Ypsilanti and beyond.
From drone farming to table: Washtenaw County culinary students use innovative tech
Culinary students are using drones to learn about modern farming methods and where their ingredients come from, while also providing useful skills for future jobs.
Students get dual English- and Spanish-language instruction at new Ypsi school
Puentes Multilingual School in Ypsilanti serves students in kindergarten through fourth grade.
Cybersecurity programs prepare Washtenaw County high schoolers for future careers
As Michigan continues to build a reputation as a powerhouse in the world of cybersecurity, Washtenaw County high schoolers have the opportunity to become leaders in the field.
How an Ypsi high schooler found “direction” in skilled trades after taking CTE classes
Dylan Presley found his calling in career and technical education (CTE) classes, and he expects to go into the trades after he graduates high school.
