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Eastern Michigan University's 24th president is making student success and community connection the heart of his mission. Dr. Brendan Kelly's vision comes as higher education faces unprecedented change.
Two California powerhouses will battle for the NCAA Women's Golf Championship after top-seeded Stanford and No. 2 USC dominated their semifinal matches Tuesday. But the real story belongs to Eastern Michigan, a team ranked 227th just two years ago, whose inspiring tournament run captured hearts before falling to the mighty Cardinal.
Eastern Michigan University becomes the first school in Michigan to add women's flag football as a varsity sport, joining a nationwide movement ahead of the sport's 2028 Olympic debut. The Eagles will start competing in spring 2027, creating fresh opportunities for student athletes in one of America's fastest-growing sports.
