Enrollment continues to trend up at EMU, with the school continuing to grow on its Harrisonburg and Lancaster, Pa., campuses. ... read more about EMU once again makes gains in freshman enrollment from Shane Mettlen | Daily News-Record
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EMU enrollment grows as university welcomes largest incoming class in six years
Undergraduate growth continues for second straight year There are more new faces on EMU’s campus this fall than there have been in years. This semester, EMU welcomed 216 first-year students, ... read more about EMU enrollment grows as university welcomes largest incoming class in six years
2026 Alum of the Year Award: Trent Wagler ’02
This is the second of four profiles about the recipients of EMU’s 2026 Alumni Awards. For more information about the annual awards and a full list of past winners, visit emu.edu/alumni/awards. ... read more about 2026 Alum of the Year Award: Trent Wagler ’02
2026 Alum of the Year Award: Eric Brubaker ’01
This is the first of four profiles about the recipients of EMU’s 2026 Alumni Awards. For more information about the annual awards and a full list of past winners, visit emu.edu/alumni/awards. ... read more about 2026 Alum of the Year Award: Eric Brubaker ’01
Twenty-five years after Sept. 11 attacks, STAR program still shines
Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience (STAR) emerged from the ashes of Sept. 11, when hundreds of millions of people were grieving over the deaths and destruction caused by the attacks. The evidence-based training program offered by EMU teaches people how to understand trauma, stop cycles of violence, and build healing resilience. Twenty-five years later, STAR is still changing lives. ... read more about Twenty-five years after Sept. 11 attacks, STAR program still shines from Susan Kim | Mennonite Disaster Service
For this EMU alumnus, it really is rocket science
Math grad Stephan Goertzen ’16 helps advance space exploration through work on NASA’s Artemis missions If you were one of the nearly 150 million viewers who watched NASA’s coverage of ... read more about For this EMU alumnus, it really is rocket science
Capital lessons: Inside the EMU Washington Semester
For many college students, the idea of moving to a new city, starting a demanding internship, and living independently for the first time is as equally thrilling as it is ... read more about Capital lessons: Inside the EMU Washington Semester
New faculty join EMU Natural Sciences
EMU’s Department of Natural Sciences welcomes two new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year: Dr. Megan Moran, assistant professor of environmental scienceDr. Moran is a wildlife ecologist who completed ... read more about New faculty join EMU Natural Sciences
Seminary to partner with local congregations
A new program launching at Eastern Mennonite Seminary in October will form collaborative, co-learning relationships with five local congregations each year. The program, A Seminary for Every Congregation, will bring ... read more about Seminary to partner with local congregations
Rev. Caine-Conley joins faculty
Pastor, organizer, and leader in movement chaplaincy has extensive experience supporting communities through crisis, healing, and transformation The recipient of EMU’s 2025 Outstanding Young Alum Award, the Rev. Brittany “Smash” ... read more about Rev. Caine-Conley joins faculty