A range of faith leaders gathered at Eastern Mennonite Seminary from May 5-6 for a two-day conference focused on exploration and learning. The conference, “Thriving in Ministry: Family Systems Theory ... read more about Seminary hosts Thriving in Ministry conference
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EMU recognizes 2025-26 athletes of the year
EMU Athletics recently held its annual year-end awards ceremony to celebrate its student-athletes and teams along with their accomplishments over the past academic year. The ceremony recognized the recipients of ... read more about EMU recognizes 2025-26 athletes of the year

Eastern Mennonite University and Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community enter strategic partnership
Agreement outlines retirement community’s acquisition of Park Woods forest and EMU baseball field HARRISONBURG, Va. — Eastern Mennonite University and Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community announced Monday, May 11, a strategic ... read more about Eastern Mennonite University and Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community enter strategic partnership

Forbes mentions EMU in ‘Best Places to Retire’ list
Forbes included Harrisonburg on its list of the top 25 places to retire in 2026, describing it as a “charming Shenandoah Valley college town” home to EMU and James Madison University. ... read more about Forbes mentions EMU in ‘Best Places to Retire’ list from Michael Russo | WHSV-TV3

EMU’s 108th Commencement sends forth 304 graduates
Eastern Mennonite University awarded 313 degrees during its 108th annual Commencement on Sunday, May 3. The total included 171 undergraduate degrees, 129 graduate degrees, 10 seminary degrees, and three doctor ... read more about EMU’s 108th Commencement sends forth 304 graduates

Celebration of Blessings sends off CJP graduates with joy and love
In his welcome remarks at the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding’s annual Celebration of Blessings, Kory Schaeffer MA ’24 had one final request, not of the 17 CJP graduates, but ... read more about Celebration of Blessings sends off CJP graduates with joy and love

Commencement speaker Dr. Lederach says EMU and CJP alumni taught her to ‘speak the language of justice’
In her address to the 304 graduates gathered at Yoder Arena for EMU’s 108th annual Commencement on Sunday afternoon, Dr. Angela J. Lederach quoted the late Kenyan peacebuilder Dekha Ibrahim ... read more about Commencement speaker Dr. Lederach says EMU and CJP alumni taught her to ‘speak the language of justice’

Graduates ‘look forward with courage’ at 2026 Graduate Celebration and Sending
You’re not alone in this world, you see.You’ll always have a beloved community.We’re here to back you up when you fall. So go bravely, but please call.— Makinto, “Go Bravely, But ... read more about Graduates ‘look forward with courage’ at 2026 Graduate Celebration and Sending

‘What a beautiful space’: EMU’s 2026 Donning of the Kente Ceremony recognizes graduates’ roots
Holding back tears and sharing laughter, family, friends, faculty, and the EMU community came together in the MainStage Theater on Saturday to honor the perseverance, compassion, and determination of the ... read more about ‘What a beautiful space’: EMU’s 2026 Donning of the Kente Ceremony recognizes graduates’ roots

Pinning ceremony honors nursing graduates from Class of 2026
Sixteen EMU nursing graduates marked a major milestone Saturday morning during a pinning and commissioning ceremony at Lehman Auditorium. The annual event symbolizes the completion of their education, their entry ... read more about Pinning ceremony honors nursing graduates from Class of 2026

‘Pride, love, and joy’: EMU’s 2026 Lavender Graduation celebrates LGBTQ+ graduates
EMU hosted its fifth annual Lavender Graduation on Friday evening in the Old Common Grounds space (University Commons 177). The ceremony is among the first Commencement events of the season ... read more about ‘Pride, love, and joy’: EMU’s 2026 Lavender Graduation celebrates LGBTQ+ graduates