As Angelita Perez told her fellow graduates, each of them has a moment when they chose to keep going, even when it felt impossible. For her, that moment came during ... read more about EMU at Lancaster celebrates resilience of its graduates at Commencement
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Memoir by Daniel Shenk ’71 follows his journey from missionary childhood to service as a prison chaplain and AIDS activist
Co-authored by Joyce Shenk Maxwell ’85, “‘Search for a Blessing’ is a reflective, inspirational story of a gay son of evangelicals finding a place for himself in the world” (Pandora ... read more about Memoir by Daniel Shenk ’71 follows his journey from missionary childhood to service as a prison chaplain and AIDS activist
EMU Dean’s List, spring semester 2026
The Dean’s List, compiled at the end of each semester, includes degree-seeking students who achieve a semester GPA of at least 3.75 with no W, I, or F grades for 12 ... read more about EMU Dean’s List, spring semester 2026
Seminary hosts Thriving in Ministry conference
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
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