Whether you are a student, alumnus/a, future student, friend, faculty or staff member, or community member, the success at EMU is about your success--academically, professionally, personally. Since 1849, EMU has been committed to the highest standards in the classroom, the community and the world. With 22,000 students of all ages and walks of life from around the globe, we are able to combine a world-class university with a thriving, connected community environment. The university operates continuing education campuses in Brighton, Detroit, Flint, Jackson, Livonia, Monroe, and Traverse City. EMU was founded as a teacher's college in 1849.