Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) is a comprehensive, co-educational public university located in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Founded in 1849 as Michigan State Normal School, it became the Michigan State Normal College in 1899, then Eastern Michigan College in 1956, and finally Eastern Michigan University in 1959. The university is governed by a eight-member Board of Regents, who are appointed by the Governor of Michigan for eight-year terms. The school belongs to the Mid-American Conference and was re-accredited by the North Central Association in 2001. Its mascot, since 1991, has been the Eastern Eagle.

Some campus visitors

Events at the Ypsilanti campus — down the street from the University of Michigan — have hosted Michael Moore, Cornel West, ex-President Bill Clinton, comedian Bill Maher, poet Maya Angelou, Sister Helen Prejean and Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie on campus. This year (2005-2006) special guests include comedians Dave Chappelle and Lily Tomlin, documentarian Morgan Spurlock, and rock band My Chemical Romance.

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University of Michigan - Michael Moore - Cornel West - President - Bill Clinton - Comedian - Bill Maher - Poet - Maya Angelou - Bishop

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