YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — Eastern Michigan University announced today, July 8, that it will add women's lightweight rowing as its newest varsity sport, beginning in the 2026-27 academic year. This expansion commemorates the 25th anniversary of EMU rowing and reinforces the University's long-standing commitment to the sport and its surrounding community.
The new program will build upon the foundation established when EMU launched women's rowing in 2001-02 and will bring Eastern's total number of varsity sports to 20, including 13 women's programs. It also represents EMU's first addition of a women's sport since lacrosse began competition in 2022-23.