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Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Maxx Crosby named Eastern Michigan football assistant G.M.
Maxx Crosby has a new job. Eastern Michigan has named Crosby Assistant General Manager for its football program. While Crosby will continue his playing career, he now has an official position where he played his college ball. Advertisement "There is no place more important to my personal and athletic development than Eastern Michigan University,' Crosby said in a statement released by EMU. 'It truly is an honor for me to not only be named the Assistant GM of the EMU, but together with my wife Rachel, make another donation aimed at creating opportunities for other athletes to be impacted by the EMU program, community, students, and alumni.' According to the program's release, Crosby will assist in evaluating high school and transfer portal prospects, help manage the team's NIL/revenue share budget, and assist the program in fundraising, alumni relations, and student-athlete support. While several former players have taken on G.M. roles at their colleges, Crosby is the first active player to do so. EMU is also renaming its 'LEO' defensive position to 'MAXX' and the team's top edge rusher will wear No. 92, which Crosby wore while with the Eagles. Advertisement 'It's always special when former players return to be part of our staff, and this is truly a full-circle moment,' EMU head coach Chris Creighton said in a statement. 'There's something powerful about staying in one place and building something meaningful over time — Maxx is a shining example. He has already positively impacted our program, and now we're taking it to another level. His passion for mentoring and developing our players is inspiring. I mean, how many people have a position named after them? That's got to be a first. Big-time edge rushers will want to come here—not just to play but to build a relationship with Maxx and learn from one of the best. We just finished up a really good spring and are fired up for our future.' Crosby recorded 20.0 career sacks at EMU, setting the program's single-season sack record with 11 in 2017. He also had 41.0 tackles for loss at the program. The Raiders selected Crosby in the fourth round of the 2019 draft. He's registered 59.5 sacks, 105 tackles for loss, and 144 QB hits in his 95 career games for the franchise. Las Vegas signed Crosby to a three-year, $106.5 million extension last month, briefly making him the league's highest-paid non-quarterback before Myles Garrett's extension eclipsed the mark.
NBC Sports
14-04-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Maxx Crosby named Eastern Michigan football assistant G.M.
Maxx Crosby has a new job. Eastern Michigan has named Crosby Assistant General Manager for its football program. While Crosby will continue his playing career, he now has an official position where he played his college ball. 'There is no place more important to my personal and athletic development than Eastern Michigan University,' Crosby said in a statement released by EMU. 'It truly is an honor for me to not only be named the Assistant GM of the EMU, but together with my wife Rachel, make another donation aimed at creating opportunities for other athletes to be impacted by the EMU program, community, students, and alumni.' According to the program's release, Crosby will assist in evaluating high school and transfer portal prospects, help manage the team's NIL/revenue share budget, and assist the program in fundraising, alumni relations, and student-athlete support. While several former players have taken on G.M. roles at their colleges, Crosby is the first active player to do so. EMU is also renaming its 'LEO' defensive position to 'MAXX' and the team's top edge rusher will wear No. 92, which Crosby wore while with the Eagles. 'It's always special when former players return to be part of our staff, and this is truly a full-circle moment,' EMU head coach Chris Creighton said in a statement. 'There's something powerful about staying in one place and building something meaningful over time — Maxx is a shining example. He has already positively impacted our program, and now we're taking it to another level. His passion for mentoring and developing our players is inspiring. I mean, how many people have a position named after them? That's got to be a first. Big-time edge rushers will want to come here—not just to play but to build a relationship with Maxx and learn from one of the best. We just finished up a really good spring and are fired up for our future.' Crosby recorded 20.0 career sacks at EMU, setting the program's single-season sack record with 11 in 2017. He also had 41.0 tackles for loss at the program. The Raiders selected Crosby in the fourth round of the 2019 draft. He's registered 59.5 sacks, 105 tackles for loss, and 144 QB hits in his 95 career games for the franchise. Las Vegas signed Crosby to a three-year, $106.5 million extension last month, briefly making him the league's highest-paid non-quarterback before Myles Garrett's extension eclipsed the mark.
CBS News
06-03-2025
- General
- CBS News
Eastern Michigan University hosting Women's History Month events honoring women leaders
Eastern Michigan University is celebrating Women's History Month with a series of events throughout the month of March. The free events in Ypsilanti, Michigan, aim to highlight the contributions and achievements of women in different fields. EMU's Women's History Month events International Women's Day celebration (March 4 at the EMU Student Center Ballroom): This event includes an international panel discussion, cultural engagement, and a mix-and-mingle. Women of Color symposium (March 11 at the EMU Student Center Ballroom): This event will discuss wellness, resistance, and activism. EmpowHER conference and gala (March 19 at the EMU McKenny Hall Ballroom): This event features guest speakers Staci Williams and Black Educators Alliance chief executive officer Timothy Hill and a Heart2Heart Talk Show panel. Women of Excellence award ceremony and luncheon (March 26 at the EMU Student Center): This event honors students, faculty and community leaders and features keynote speaker Tiffany Mensah from D.O.V.E.S. Network. For more information on the events, visit EMU's website. According to The Library of Congress, Women's History Month originated in 1981 as "Women's History Week." At the time, Congress passed a resolution authorizing the president to proclaim the week beginning March 7 as the time to celebrate women. Over the next few years, Congress passed resolutions authorizing the president to proclaim the entire month of March as "Women's History Month." Presidents have issued annual proclamations for March as Women's History Month since 1995.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Temperance student named EMU Presidential Scholar for 2024
TEMPERANCE — Joshua Sell, a Temperance resident, has been named a 2024 Presidential Scholar at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Mich., according to a community announcement. Sell is one of 21 students selected for the honor, which is awarded to top-performing first-year students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and a strong commitment to their communities. The EMU Presidential Scholarship is the most prestigious award offered by the university, valued at up to $100,000. It covers full tuition, fees, and four-year room and board. Presidential Scholars are active members of The Honors College at EMU, which offers further opportunities for critical thinking, community engagement and leadership. 'Because of this scholarship, I can spend my time learning about my passions without the stress of finances,' Sell said. 'I'm able to explore educational paths that I would've never imagined without this scholarship.' Sell graduated from Monroe County Middle College and is working toward a degree in computer science, with a potential double major in English. After college, he plans to work in software development and eventually move on to game development. During high school, Sell participated on the swim team, in college tutoring and the National Honors Society. He also worked at Kroger and as a swim coach for children at his local YMCA. Additionally, he volunteered for various programs, including the Bedford Alliance Church and the city of Monroe. He continues to volunteer and recently helped with the annual lighting of Monroe's Christmas tree. Sell is looking forward to gaining more knowledge in software development at EMU. 'This scholarship is an honorable award to receive, and reassures that the path I'm following in computer science is right for me,' he said. Ann Eisenberg, dean of the Honors College, expressed excitement about the new group of scholars. 'They come from different backgrounds, cultures and countries, but they all share a passion for learning, service and leadership, and they have all pledged to give back to EMU through their work in the classroom, student organizations and campus offices,' she said. The EMU Presidential Scholarship aligns with the university's commitment to promoting student success and engagement, allowing students to achieve their academic goals while positively impacting the world. Directions Credit Union accepting scholarship applications Qualified students can apply for the Presidential Scholarship during their senior year of high school. For more information, go to This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: Temperance student named 2024 EMU Presidential Scholar
