EMU | A private liberal arts university in Harrisonburg, VA

WHY EMU?

To be the leader you are meant to be, you'll need a team that shares your passion to change the world. We are your team.

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Academic Excellence

Career-focused experiences and mentoring from faculty mean your success is our first priority

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Affordable Investment

Students receive $36,000+ on average through scholarships and additional aid

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Graduate Programs

Graduate studies at EMU prepare you to transform your world for the common good

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EMU Gives Thanks

Read messages of gratitude from EMU students, faculty and staff.

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Why EMU?

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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.

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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.

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EMU NEWS

Scholarship Program Funds Education of Future STEM Teachers

The scholarships are available to junior and senior education majors who are earning secondary teaching certifications in biology, chemistry, computer science, or math.
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Southwest Travels

Students travelled through the U.S. Southwest this summer, learning from Navajo and Apache tribal members.
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It's Fall Rankings Season!

EMU ranks among the top regional universities in the South.
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Entrepreneur, Former Basketball Star Writes Memoir

George Johnson '11 chronicled his life and the healing he's found through therapy.
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Entomology Research in Hawaii

Two students worked with Professor Matt Siderhurst in Hawaii this summer.
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Supermileage car makes maiden voyage

EMU's Shell Eco-Marathon Challenge entry shows its speed.
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