Education

Eastern Michigan University Director of Admissions Dr. LaJoyce Brown and Ypsilanti Community Schools Superintendent Alena Zachery-Ross at Ypsilanti Community High School.

New initiative guarantees EMU admission for Ypsi and Ann Arbor students

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti Community Schools, and the Early College Alliance at EMU have partnered to guarantee EMU admission to local high school graduates.

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Roller skates on shelves.
Free “Skate Day” for Ypsi kids celebrates end of school year

Ypsilanti's Corner Health Center is inviting local youth to celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of summer by enjoying free roller-skating at the inaugural Ypsi Skate Night.

Members of the student-led team that spearheaded a zero-waste initiative at the annual Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition meeting at Eastern Michigan University.
Students lead successful effort to reduce waste at annual forum at EMU

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) students spearheaded a recent effort to transform the annual Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition Community Forum into a zero-waste event for the first time.

Eastern Michigan University President Brendan Kelly.
Q&A: New EMU President Brendan Kelly on enrollment, parking, AI, student service, and more

Five weeks into his new job, we sat down with Eastern Michigan University (EMU) President Brendan Kelly to discuss his plans for the future of EMU, his alma mater.

Young people participate in a cheerleading drill organized by Ypsilanti Community - The Village.
Making sports and fitness accessible to Ypsi-area kids is this nonprofit’s focus

The grassroots nonprofit Ypsilanti Community - The Village was created by Ypsilanti Community High School alumni who wanted to reduce young people's barriers to participating in sports.

Cherisa Allen
Ypsi schools’ Mental Health Awareness Fair aims to offer resources, reduce stigma

Ypsilanti Community Schools are celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with their fourth annual Mental Health Awareness Fair on May 16 from noon-3 p.m. at Prospect Park in Ypsilanti.

Families show support for Ann Arbor Public Schools teachers during their union contract negotiations at Abbot Elementary in Ann Arbor.
As AAPS union contract negotiation continues, students and teachers feel mental health impacts

Ann Arbor Public Schools teachers have been working on an expired contract this year, causing stress, confusion, and frustration in students and teachers alike.

Blue Origin astronaut, former NASA rocket scientist, STEM entrepreneur, and Washtenaw Community College (WCC) alum Aisha Bowe.
Astronaut WCC alum returns to alma mater as TEDxWCC featured speaker

Approximately a year after returning from space, Aisha Bowe returned to the WCC campus on April 9 as the featured speaker at the TEDxWCC event.

A poster for the "Visceral Soup" exhibit at 22 North Gallery in Ypsilanti.
EMU grad students showcase their art in “Visceral Soup” show in Ypsi

The new art show “Visceral Soup" features work from 11 Eastern Michigan University Master of Fine Arts students working across ceramics, painting, installation, and mixed media.

A job seeker talks to employers at a career fair.
50 employers to offer career opportunities at upcoming job and internship fair at WCC

Washtenaw Community College will host its annual Spring Career and Internship Fair on March 25, bringing together dozens of employers and job seekers for an afternoon of networking and career exploration.

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