Home
EMU announces 2024 Cords of Distinction honorees
Ten graduating seniors are Eastern Mennonite University’s 2024 Cords of Distinction recipients. They will wear blue and gold cords signifying their achievement during the 2024 Commencement. Faculty, staff, administrators and fellow ... read more about EMU announces 2024 Cords of Distinction honorees
‘A remarkable and beautiful legacy’
$1.54M Weaver bequest for CJP among largest single gifts in EMU history Samuel and Helen Weaver lived to serve others. They gave generously of their time to the churches they ... read more about ‘A remarkable and beautiful legacy’
ACE Festival celebrates scholarly research, creative arts
Earlier this month, as EMU students Madelynn Hamm, Vanessa Gardiner and Aja Laun pieced together the slides for their ACE Festival presentation, they received some exciting news. The Smithsonian Institute ... read more about ACE Festival celebrates scholarly research, creative arts
In the News: Icon by Derek Yoder ’23 graces cover of Anabaptist World magazine
An icon created by Eastern Mennonite Seminary alumnus Derek Yoder ’23, M.Div., graces the cover of the latest issue of Anabaptist World magazine. Yoder designed the digital artwork, titled “Christ ... read more about In the News: Icon by Derek Yoder ’23 graces cover of Anabaptist World magazine
Senior Maggie Garber McClary set to become first music and peacebuilding grad
After her first two semesters at EMU, Maggie Garber McClary, who was then undecided in her major, had an idea for a program that would combine the two areas she ... read more about Senior Maggie Garber McClary set to become first music and peacebuilding grad
Cuisines compete at International Food Festival
For Harrisonburg, Virginia, couple Mohammad Khatiri and Ayam Ali, who bake cheesecakes and sell them online through the @CakeMe_am Instagram account, their first-place finish at EMU’s 10th International Food Festival ... read more about Cuisines compete at International Food Festival
Renowned business leader and philanthropist Jose Koshy to deliver EMU’s 2024 Commencement address
Jose Koshy, class of ’76, an accomplished business leader and advocate for international students and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), will deliver the keynote address during Eastern Mennonite University’s Commencement ... read more about Renowned business leader and philanthropist Jose Koshy to deliver EMU’s 2024 Commencement address
Alumni, donors contribute $340K for LovEMU Giving Day 2024
Shatters $300K record set last year This year’s LovEMU Giving Day was an out-of-the-park grand slam, and we’re not just talking about the one hit by a Royals slugger at ... read more about Alumni, donors contribute $340K for LovEMU Giving Day 2024
Why they LovEMU: Dr. Jo Longenecker ’81 says university provided a safe place to find herself
Editor’s Note: This profile is the sixth and final profile about students and alumni leading up to LovEMU Giving Day today. For more information about the day and to donate, ... read more about Why they LovEMU: Dr. Jo Longenecker ’81 says university provided a safe place to find herself
Douglas Abrams, author of ‘The Book of Hope’ with Jane Goodall, to headline ACE Festival keynote
Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024Time: 10:10 a.m.Location: Lehman AuditoriumAdmission: Free and open to the public New York Times-bestselling author Douglas Abrams, who has worked with many of the most inspiring ... read more about Douglas Abrams, author of ‘The Book of Hope’ with Jane Goodall, to headline ACE Festival keynote
Senior Bri Allen receives top award for Virginia social work students
EMU senior and social work major Brianna “Bri” Allen has received the 2024 Outstanding Bachelor Social Worker (BSW) Student of the Year Award. The annual award is given to one ... read more about Senior Bri Allen receives top award for Virginia social work students