Eastern Michigan University image

Eastern Michigan University

Location
Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
Nickname
Eagles
Established
1849
Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University, is a public research university in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. The university was founded in 1849 as Michigan State Normal School. Today, the university is governed by an eight-member board of regents whose members are appointed by the governor of Michigan for eight-year terms. The school belongs to the Mid-American Conference and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Since 1991 EMU athletes have been known as "Eagles" and the school mascot, Swoop, was officially adopted by the university three years later. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". Currently, EMU comprises eight colleges and schools: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, College of Health and Human Services, College of Technology, the School of Music & Dance, an Honors College, and a Graduate School.

Motto Equity, Exemplar, Excellence
Type Public research university
Established 1849
Academic affiliations Space-grant
Endowment $78.2 million (2019)
President James M Smith
Academic staff 700 Faculty + 700 Contingent Faculty
Administrative staff 1000+
Students 20,313
Undergraduates 16,997
Postgraduates 3,316
Campus 800 acres
Colors Green & White
Athletics NCAA Division I – MAC
Mascot Swoop

Over Eastern Michigan University

Founded as Michigan State Normal School, this comprehensive, co-educational public university would be governed by an eight-member Board of Regents appointed by the Governor of Michigan for eight-year terms.

Prestaties van Eastern Michigan University

The athletic programs adopted Eagles as their team name in 1991 and introduced Swoop the Eagle as the school mascot in 1994. The school's first principal was Adonijah Welch.

Top feiten die je niet wist over Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University Category.. Buildings with sculpture by Corrado Parducci.. Universities and colleges in Washtenaw County, Michigan.. Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Laatste informatie over Eastern Michigan University bijgewerkt op 28 Juli 2021.