Eastern Michigan University Provost

06/01/2026

05/31/2026

ECA@EMU, an early and middle college program located on EMU's campus, allows high school students to earn up to 60 transferable college credits at no cost while completing their high school diploma. The partnership creates a direct pathway for students ...

05/04/2026

Our office wishes everyone a wonderful summer, and congratulations again to our Winter 2026 graduates.

Have fun, stay safe, and we look forward to welcoming many of you back in August!

05/02/2026

Congratulations to our Winter 2026 graduates. Your hard work and perseverance have finally paid off, and we are so excited to see you soar to new heights.

Our office wishes you all the best as you close this chapter and begin your next.

05/01/2026

Our office has had the immense privilege of working alongside Rhonda Longworth, Ph.D., throughout her decade of service as Provost. She leaves behind a legacy defined by excellence. Her passionate, empathetic, and down-to-earth approach to leadership will leave a lasting impact on our EMU community.

As she transitions back to a faculty role at EMU, we wish her all the best in this next chapter.

05/01/2026

Our office welcomes David Schecter, Ph.D., as our new interim Provost!

With more than 35 years in public education, Dr. Schecter has served as a researcher, faculty member, and administrator across multiple institutions. He began his career as a high school social studies teacher and most recently served as President of East Georgia State College. We look forward to working with him to further strengthen our EMU community.

04/27/2026

Our office wishes all of our students good luck with their final exams, papers, and projects. We understand this can be a stressful time, so make sure you are taking care of yourself and remember that you are almost at the finish line.

If you need assistance, please feel free to reach out to . They are here to help you get back on track and finish the semester strong.

04/26/2026

Asking the EMU community what they think our mission statement is!💚 Do you think you would have gotten it correct?👀

04/24/2026

Consider visiting some of the amazing parks and nature centers in the Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor area.

Have any suggestions? Drop them in the comments!

04/22/2026

Are you a senior or first-year student? There is still time to win a $100 Visa gift card by completing the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).

Your feedback helps EMU better understand what is working and where we can grow, from academics to campus resources and student support. It only takes about 15 minutes to make a difference.