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News from June 2024

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Tom Gimm named head diving coach at Eastern Michigan University

By East Michigan News | Jun 20, 2024

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) has appointed Tom Gimm as the new Head Diving Coach for its Swimming & Diving program, as announced by Head Swimming Coach Derek Perkins on June 20.

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Eastern Michigan adds Amaya Melendez to women's golf roster

By East Michigan News | Jun 20, 2024

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Head Women's Golf Coach Josh Brewer has announced the addition of senior Amaya Melendez to the team for the 2024-25 season. Melendez, a student at EMU for the past three years, joins the golf team following an impressive academic and athletic tenure.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Clare County in week ending June 15

By East Michigan News | Jun 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Clare County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Isabella County in week ending June 15?

By East Michigan News | Jun 19, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Isabella County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Isabella County in week ending June 15?

By East Michigan News | Jun 19, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Isabella County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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CMU professor elected fellow at Geological Society of America

By East Michigan News | Jun 18, 2024

Dr. Mona Sirbescu, a professor of geology in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Central Michigan University (CMU), has been elected to Fellowship in the Geological Society of America (GSA). The Fellowship is awarded “in recognition of a sustained record of distinguished contributions to the geosciences,” marking a significant milestone in Dr. Sirbescu’s career.

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Eastern Michigan adds two transfers to men's golf team

By East Michigan News | Jun 18, 2024

Eastern Michigan University Head Men's Golf Coach Andy Walker announced the addition of sophomore Pietro Fenoglio and junior Rory McDonald O'Brien to the team for the 2024-25 season.

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CMU merges integrated marketing with digital strategy teams

By East Michigan News | Jun 18, 2024

Central Michigan University’s University Communications team has merged its integrated marketing and digital strategy teams. John Veilleux, chief marketing officer and vice president of University Communications, said the move will ensure a more engaging and consistent digital experience for website visitors and provide better support for campus partners.

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Research links COVID-19 outbreaks to rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria

By East Michigan News | Jun 18, 2024

A Central Michigan University doctoral student is investigating the relationship between COVID-19 outbreaks and antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in wastewater. Chris Haupt, a doctoral candidate in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, has been analyzing samples collected from Mount Pleasant during the pandemic to determine if there was an increase in antibiotic-resistant genetic material.

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EMU lands ten athletes on CSC academic all-district list

By East Michigan News | Jun 18, 2024

College Sports Communicators (CSC) announced its 2023-24 Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Academic All-District teams on June 18. Eastern Michigan University's cross country and track & field programs had ten athletes recognized, with five men and five women making the list. Among them, recent graduate Almighty Williamson was named a finalist for the CSC Academic All-America team.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Isabella County in week ending June 15

By East Michigan News | Jun 17, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Isabella County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Eastern Michigan announces five new transfers for volleyball team's 2024 roster

By East Michigan News | Jun 17, 2024

Eastern Michigan University Head Volleyball Coach Kevin Foeman announced the addition of five transfers to the 2024 team roster on Monday, June 17.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Isabella County in week ending June 15?

By East Michigan News | Jun 16, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Isabella County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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East Michigan News area weekly mass times

By East Michigan News | Jun 15, 2024

The following parishes in the East Michigan News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Gladwin County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 8

By East Michigan News | Jun 14, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Gladwin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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CMU launches new biotechnology program amid rising industry demand

By East Michigan News | Jun 14, 2024

The College of Science and Engineering at Central Michigan University has announced the launch of a new Biotechnology program, set to begin in Fall 2024. This program aims to equip students with the technical skills and professional development needed for the growing biotechnology sector.

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Savannah De Bock secures second place at Junior World Championship

By East Michigan News | Jun 14, 2024

JAKARTA, Indonesia (EMUEagles.com) – Sophomore Savannah De Bock, a recent enrollee at Eastern Michigan University, secured second place at the Mandiri Ciputra Golfpreneur Junior World Championship 2024. De Bock, hailing from Ecaussinnes-d'enghien, Belgium, scored a two-under 214 (72-73-69) on the Damai Indah Golf - PIK Course.

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Provost Mathews announces interim leaders for health professions college

By East Michigan News | Jun 13, 2024

Nancy E. Mathews, Provost and Executive Vice President, has announced an interim leadership team for The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions, as Dean Tom Masterson prepares to step down this summer. After leading the college for nearly 11 years, Masterson will serve as dean through June 30 and then plans to return to a faculty role in the spring semester of 2025.

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Edward Plawecki Jr., CMU trustee class '75 honored with public service award

By East Michigan News | Jun 13, 2024

The State Bar of Michigan announced that Central Michigan University Trustee and alumnus Edward Plawecki, Jr. (’75) is a recipient of the 2024 Frank J. Kelley Distinguished Public Service Award. This honor is awarded annually to state bar members who have served in public office in a way that significantly contributed to the nation, state, and the recipient’s community, and to those who “demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, fairness, leadership, excellence, dedication to principle and dedication to the ideals of democracy.”

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CMU medical students create short film depicting life of family physician

By East Michigan News | Jun 13, 2024

As part of their coursework in the Medicine and Society class, eight second-year medical students at Central Michigan University created a short film about the life of a family physician. The course explores topics and skills in research methods, public health, and humanities to address the ethical, legal, and cultural aspects of medicine in society. Students are encouraged to use art forms to explore the subject matter, often presenting paintings, poems, and creative educational materials.