“Just Win”: A Championship Journey
FOX 17
Dr. Mayes reflects on his journey from walk-on to Michigan captain and leading through a season-ending injury. Read the story
In the News
Selected coverage, writing, and speaking engagements from a career shaped by championship leadership, education, and service.
Championship Leadership
Dream Season 1997: Colorado
Michigan Wolverines on SI · 2020
A retrospective on Michigan’s season opener identifies former walk-on Eric Mayes as the defense’s newly appointed captain. Read the story
Education & Community Impact
A New Umoja Chapter at City College
The Guardsman · February 2026
Coverage of the Umoja/AASP ribbon-cutting features Dr. Mayes alongside student Jaamar Nelson. Read more
Expanding Student Opportunity
College of the Canyons · August 2025
The college announces its Umoja program and shares Dr. Mayes’s perspective on equity, cultural affirmation, and student success. Read more
Building the Arkansas Academy for Educational Equity
University of Arkansas · 2019
The university announces Dr. Mayes as founding executive director of the academy. Read more
Scholar & Coach
Johns Hopkins Athletics · 2016
An archived profile documents Dr. Mayes’s work as an education professor and defensive-line coach developing all-conference players. Read more
Speaking & Writing
Follow Your Dreams
University of Michigan Alumni Association
Dr. Mayes’s guest column connects his Michigan experience with his life and career in education. Explore
A Conversation with Dr. Eric Mayes
University of Michigan School of Education · 2022
A featured campus conversation about educational futures and a career advancing equity. Explore
RP Conference Keynote Speaker
The RP Group · 2025
The conference’s speaker archive recognizes Dr. Mayes as its 2025 keynote speaker. Explore