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Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum CEO Mel Drumm Announces Leaving Organization at End of 2022

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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Mel Drumm, president and chief executive officer of the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, has announced that he is leaving the organization at the end of this year.

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  • Mel Drumm, president and chief executive officer of the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, has announced that he is leaving the organization at the end of this year.
  • Serving as the president and CEO of the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum has been a wonderful adventure and an experience of a lifetime.
  • A key accomplishment of Drumms tenure was the merger of the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and the Leslie Science and Nature Center (LSNC).
  • "Mel has created an exceptional legacy and is leaving the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and LSNC in a very strong position.

GameAbove and Eastern Michigan University Rename Convocation Center

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Saturday, December 11, 2021
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YPSILANTI, Mich., Dec. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Eastern Michigan University announced the renaming of its Convocation Center to the George Gervin GameAbove Center in partnership with GameAboveTM to honor basketball Legend George "Iceman" Gervin.

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  • YPSILANTI, Mich., Dec. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Eastern Michigan University announced the renaming of its Convocation Center to the George Gervin GameAbove Center in partnership with GameAboveTM to honor basketball Legend George "Iceman" Gervin.
  • GameAbove at EMU's primary focus is to help shape, inspire and support the current and future students of Eastern Michigan University by reaching new heights in learning through transformation and inspiration in the educational experience.
  • Founded in 1849, Eastern is the second oldest public university in Michigan.
  • For more information about Eastern Michigan University, visit www.emich.edu.

Eastern Michigan University announces landmark partnership with Beibu Gulf University in China -- establishes joint college of engineering

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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YPSILANTI, Mich., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Eastern Michigan University and Beibu Gulf University in China have finalized an agreement to establish the Eastern Michigan University Joint College of Engineering, Beibu Gulf University.

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  • YPSILANTI, Mich., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Eastern Michigan University and Beibu Gulf University in China have finalized an agreement to establish the Eastern Michigan University Joint College of Engineering, Beibu Gulf University.
  • Upon successful completion, a student will receive degrees from both Beibu Gulf University (BGU) and Eastern Michigan University (EMU).
  • The Eastern Michigan-Beibu Gulf partnership represents the only international joint college in the region, which has a population of more than 50 million people.
  • The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents authorized President Smith to negotiate and execute final documents for the establishment of the Joint College of Engineering in October 2019.

GameAbove Funds Research Engineer Position at Eastern Michigan University to Expand Focus on Autonomous Vehicle Technologies

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
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Additionally, the new position strengthens EMU\xe2\x80\x99s opportunities to work with industry partners and create research projects for real-world solutions and applications.

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  • Additionally, the new position strengthens EMU\xe2\x80\x99s opportunities to work with industry partners and create research projects for real-world solutions and applications.
  • Engineering is at the heart of connected vehicles, so it is natural that a university like Eastern Michigan houses a key research position in this field,\xe2\x80\x9d said Khalid Walton, a GameAbove advisory board member.
  • "\nThe research position follows similar contributions by GameAbove to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the greater Southeastern Michigan region.
  • For more information about Eastern Michigan University, visit the University\'s website .\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210520005292/en/\n'

GameAbove-EMU & Mr. October Foundation Celebrate Expanded STEM Efforts for Young Women and Men in Detroit Schools

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
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"The importance of bringing STEM into our inner cities was even greater this past year, given the educational obstacles faced by children during the pandemic.

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  • "The importance of bringing STEM into our inner cities was even greater this past year, given the educational obstacles faced by children during the pandemic.
  • It currently serves nearly 18,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions.
  • EMU is regularly recognized by national publications for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education.
  • For more information about Eastern Michigan University, visitthe University\'s website .\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gameabove-emu--mr-october-founda...\n'

Eastern Michigan University Honors student wins first place in national forensics competition; University places fifth nationally

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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b'YPSILANTI,Mich., April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- An Eastern Michigan University Honors student, majoring in marketing, won first place in the National Forensics Association Tournament that ended last night.

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  • b'YPSILANTI,Mich., April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- An Eastern Michigan University Honors student, majoring in marketing, won first place in the National Forensics Association Tournament that ended last night.
  • She won the national championshipin the highly competitive category of Persuasive Speaking.\n"The tournament success first place individual performance and overall team fifth place in the nation -- is further testament to the overall academic excellence of Eastern Michigan University," said University President James Smith.
  • "The Forensics program at Eastern has a long and storied history.
  • For more information about Eastern Michigan University, visit theUniversity\'s website .\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/eastern-michigan-university-hono...\n'

Eastern Michigan University Clinical Research Administration Program Ranked Third Best in the U.S., Top Program in Michigan, According to New Rankings

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
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YPSILANTI, Mich., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Clinical Research Administration graduate program at Eastern Michigan University is the third highest ranked program in the United States and number one in Michigan according to Bestvalueschools.org, which rates various university programs throughout the country.

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  • YPSILANTI, Mich., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Clinical Research Administration graduate program at Eastern Michigan University is the third highest ranked program in the United States and number one in Michigan according to Bestvalueschools.org, which rates various university programs throughout the country.
  • Jean Rowan, program director of the Clinical Research Administration Program at Eastern, notesthat the EMU program was one of the first academic programs developed in the discipline and that it offers small class sizes with well-qualified, experienced faculty.
  • "We are pleased to be recognized in various forums as one of the best places in America to obtain a Master of Science degree in Clinical Research Administration," Rowan said.
  • The Clinical Research Administration program offers a post-baccalaureate certificate in Good Clinical Practices and a master's program in Clinical Research Administration.

GameAbove Extends Partnership with Eastern Michigan University Through $5 Million Gift, Which Includes Naming of the College of Engineering and Technology

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
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GameAbove is also bringing venture funding to EMU faculty, students, and alumni through the GameAbove Capital $50 million impact fund.

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  • GameAbove is also bringing venture funding to EMU faculty, students, and alumni through the GameAbove Capital $50 million impact fund.
  • The latest $5 million gift to the engineering and technology college now brings the GameAbove donation total to $20 million over the span of 15 months.
  • GameAbove, whose members include leaders in technology, is recognizing through its $5 million gift the colleges emergence and prominence as a hub for technology entrepreneurship, research and advanced engineering.
  • For more information about Eastern Michigan University, visit the University's website
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Alpha Motor Corporation Unveils The Pure Electric ACE™ Coupe Performance Edition

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
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IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Alpha Motor Corporation has lifted the curtains on the striking Performance Edition of its revolutionary ACE Coupe electric vehicle.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Alpha Motor Corporation has lifted the curtains on the striking Performance Edition of its revolutionary ACE Coupe electric vehicle.
  • The ACE Coupe Performance Edition vehicle dimensions measure approximately 4,300mm (169in) in length, 1916mm (75in) in width, and 1435mm (56in) in height.
  • Details on ACE and Alpha Motor Corporation are provided on the company's website www.alphamotorinc.com .
  • Alpha Motor Corporation had also recently previewed its ICON electricvehicle with an interchangeable structure that boasts modularity for utility purposes.

Henry Ford College and Eastern Michigan University partner to offer scholarships to frontline workers amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
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YPSILANTI, Mich., Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Eastern Michigan University and Henry Ford College (HFC) announced today a partnership to offer EMU scholarships to frontline workers who complete their HFC associate degree ( Michigan Transfer Agreement recommended) and pursue a bachelor's degree at Eastern Michigan University.

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  • YPSILANTI, Mich., Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Eastern Michigan University and Henry Ford College (HFC) announced today a partnership to offer EMU scholarships to frontline workers who complete their HFC associate degree ( Michigan Transfer Agreement recommended) and pursue a bachelor's degree at Eastern Michigan University.
  • "Our frontline workers put themselves at risk to serve Michigan citizens during a pandemic.
  • "This new partnership between Henry Ford College and Eastern Michigan University is an exciting opportunity for Frontliners to extend their education even further.
  • Henry Ford College in Dearborn, Michigan, is a comprehensive, accredited public college serving 12,000 enrolled students.