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Coming home: Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents elects two-time alum and Flint native Dr. Brendan Kelly as next president

Barchart·12/10/2025 13:45:00
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YPSILANTI, Mich., Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents today elected Dr. Brendan Kelly as the 24th president of Eastern Michigan University, welcoming home a two-time alumnus whose career in higher education leadership, public service and community engagement reflects both the resilience and ambition of EMU's mission. His appointment also marks a special homecoming for him and his wife, Dr. Tressa Kelly, herself a two-time EMU alumna and longtime educator. He is set to join the University on March 1, 2026, as president-elect, before beginning official duties as president upon the retirement of President James Smith next spring.

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