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.
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