Celebrates $1.39M in federal Community-Directed Spending to upgrade and expand lab equipment used by STEM and nursing majors During a tour of the EMU campus last month, U.S. Sen. Tim ... read more about Sen. Kaine tours EMU campus
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The start of ‘something beautiful’
Ceremony celebrates achievements and perseverance of Intensive English Program graduates Success does not happen by accident, said Christ Zola, a recent graduate of EMU’s Intensive English Program (IEP). “Behind every ... read more about The start of ‘something beautiful’
EMU alumni named to leadership roles in Harrisonburg schools
Harrisonburg City Public Schools recently announced three alumni among its new leaders for the 2026-27 school year: Phillip Mark Mace ’90, athletic director at Rocktown High School; Isaiah Dottin-Carter MA ’22, dean of students at Skyline Middle School; and Sharon Salinas GC ’26, assistant director of human resources for Harrisonburg City Public Schools. ... read more about EMU alumni named to leadership roles in Harrisonburg schools from Rocktown Now
Herm brings Royals spirit to the ballpark
Although the fourth annual EMU Night with the Turks ended in a loss for the hometown team Thursday, the evening was still a win for Royals fans. Fans wearing EMU ... read more about Herm brings Royals spirit to the ballpark
EMU Night with the Turks returns! Join us!
Free admission for fans wearing EMU apparel Join us for an evening of baseball, giveaways, and community when EMU Night with the Turks returns on Thursday, July 16, at 7 ... read more about EMU Night with the Turks returns! Join us!
EMU celebrates America’s 250th
EMU President Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus wrapped up the second day of her term with fireworks. Speaking to a crowd gathered in Downtown Harrisonburg on Thursday, July 2, to ... read more about EMU celebrates America’s 250th
EMU’s Astral Recording Studio partners with local high schoolers on album project
When students in the Harrisonburg High School Fine Arts Academy began looking for a studio to record their senior capstone project, they found one right in their own backyard. The ... read more about EMU’s Astral Recording Studio partners with local high schoolers on album project
We run this city
Harrisonburg City Manager Ande Banks ’97 says EMU prepared him for a career of leadership and service Ande Banks ’97, city manager of Harrisonburg since 2022, says leading the place ... read more about We run this city
EMU’s Cassidy Walker ’25 of Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance talks VA250 fireworks and community
VACA grad talks about her love for Downtown Harrisonburg, the lessons she brought from EMU, and the city’s ‘biggest fireworks show yet’ Levitt AMP Music Series kickoff concert and VA250 ... read more about EMU’s Cassidy Walker ’25 of Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance talks VA250 fireworks and community
Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus named 10th president of EMU
Eastern Mennonite University announced Monday, June 22, that it has named the Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus as its 10th president. Dycus, who has led the university as interim president ... read more about Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus named 10th president of EMU