WHO'S IN CHARGE?

MATCH THE PRESIDENT!

How well do you know EMU history? Over the years, many distinguished individuals have served as president of Eastern Michigan University. Can you match the presidents above with the notable facts presented about each of them?

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EMU’s longest-serving president at 21 years, this leader is credited with making Michigan State Normal College the largest teacher training school in the world. He was the principal of Central State Normal (now Central Michigan University) before his time in Ypsilanti.

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This president’s career also included stints as a United States attorney, Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, and Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court.

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Despite leading the school during the Great Depression and World War II, this president, dubbed “The Builder,” managed to guide it to rapid growth. New buildings during their tenure included the Rackham Building and Pierce Hall.

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This president led the university during record enrollment, the building of Halle Library, and the formation of the first doctoral program. Still, they are most remembered for the mascot change during their tenure.

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This president’s tenure lasted 17 years, during which the school’s name changed twice, first from Michigan State Normal College to Eastern Michigan College, then to Eastern Michigan University.

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Before joining higher education, this leader served in the Navy in World War II. A former athlete, they presided over the building of several new classroom buildings, plus a new football stadium and baseball field. The name is most recognizable to EMU theatergoers.

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This leader, known for advocating for tuition restraint, was frequently spotted among the student crowd at sporting events and cycling around campus. Subsequently, they assumed the role of interim president at San Jose State University.

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From a middle school teacher to academia’s highest ranks, this leader helped expand EMU’s international footprint and STEM reputation and adeptly guided the university through economic and public health crises.

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