EMU | A private liberal arts university in Harrisonburg, VA

Here, we work together to create the next generation of leaders who will change the world. We lead lives following Jesus’ model of faith in action ‐ crossing divides, seeking peace and justice, and shaping communities and a world where all can thrive.

Learn

At EMU you will be joining a university with one of the oldest cross cultural programs in the country. For us, it’s less about an adventure in an unknown place as it is a way to approach life and learning - with purpose, openness, and passion.

Serve

To us, faith is action. You will live your faith at EMU by serving others, acting for justice and letting your values guide you. Create a life that matters by turning your faith into action that improves the lives of those around you.

Advocate

You have powerful ideas that need an equally powerful voice. We believe that education is key to impacting positive change. You want to change the world, and we want to help.

Connect

Forging your own path doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. We’re here to help you experience what EMU is all about. From your initial meetings with admissions counselors to beyond graduation, we will be here to help you succeed.

THE EMU IMPACT

EMU NEWS

Forward Together Campaign

Donors helped EMU Advancement shatter its $10.7 million fundraising goal set for the first phase of its Forward Together campaign.
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Inaugural Nursing Scholarship Day

EMU’s Pi Mu chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing held its first-ever Scholarship Day at Martin Chapel on Dec. 1.
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EMU Aviation Student Profiles

EMU Lancaster aviation students earn Private Pilot and Instrument ratings.
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Stats professor wins award for teaching excellence

EMU professor Daniel Showalter won the Robert V. Hogg Award for Excellence in Teaching Introductory Statistics.
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Forward Together Campaign

Donors helped EMU Advancement shatter its $10.7 million fundraising goal set for the first phase of its Forward Together campaign.
Learn more
Inaugural Nursing Scholarship Day

EMU’s Pi Mu chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing held its first-ever Scholarship Day at Martin Chapel on Dec. 1.
Learn more