YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — Throughout the 2015-16 academic year, student-athletes from each of Eastern Michigan University's 21 varsity programs took time out of their academic and athletic schedules to help out around the Ypsilanti community. With an emphasis on giving back to our local and campus communities, the student-athletes collectively participated in 5,077 volunteer hours.
"Engaging with our community is an ongoing focus for our Department of Athletics, coaches and student-athletes," said EMU Vice President and Director of Athletics Heather Lyke. "Our student-athletes have risen to the occasion by participating in many events this year.