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 2022
Undergraduate programs
EMU hosts historic first Lavender Graduation and other LGBTQ+ events
This spring, Eastern Mennonite University hosted its first Lavender Graduation to honor LGBTQ+ graduates and alumni. The event recognizes LGBTQ students of all races and ethnicities and acknowledges their achievement ... read more about EMU hosts historic first Lavender Graduation and other LGBTQ+ events
Tributes by faculty and staff for 2022 Cords of Distinction honorees
Ten graduating seniors were honored as Cords of Distinction recipients in a ceremony Saturday afternoon, April 30, 2022, at Eastern Mennonite University. Faculty, staff and fellow students nominated the recipients, who were ... read more about Tributes by faculty and staff for 2022 Cords of Distinction honorees
EMU’s online RN-BSN program ranked No. 1 in Virginia
Eastern Mennonite University’s online RN to BSN program has been recognized as the best in the state for 2022 by RegisteredNursing.org, a nursing advocacy organization. Nursing programs were assessed on ... read more about EMU’s online RN-BSN program ranked No. 1 in Virginia
Psychology students present research, with one winning best paper, at state conference
Four psychology students presented their research at the Virginia Association for Psychological Sciences conference on April 1. After two years of cancellation due to COVID, seniors Garrett Cash, Avery Trinh ... read more about Psychology students present research, with one winning best paper, at state conference
Professor Nancy Heisey retires after 23 years at EMU and EMS
. When Professor Peter Dula shared memories of his colleague Nancy Heisey, he remarked about how, as president of Mennonite World Conference, she took time to lead the children of ... read more about Professor Nancy Heisey retires after 23 years at EMU and EMS
Lisa Schirch to speak on decolonializing peacebuilding at Summer Peacebuilding Institute
Lisa Schirch, the Richard G. Starmann Sr. Professor of the Practice in Peace Studies at Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, will be the first speaker in the ... read more about Lisa Schirch to speak on decolonializing peacebuilding at Summer Peacebuilding Institute
Athletics Awards highlight six for special recognition
Six student-athletes were recognized with special awards at the April’s athletics awards banquet. Allison Shelly and Isaac Alderfer were recognized as Male and Female President’s Award honorees. The President’s Award ... read more about Athletics Awards highlight six for special recognition
TechStars Start-up Weekend builds confidence in EMU entrepreneurs
Three Eastern Mennonite University business students participated in TechStars Start-Up Weekend in early April at James Madison University. TechStars events are hosted around the United States and around the world. ... read more about TechStars Start-up Weekend builds confidence in EMU entrepreneurs
EMU confers 408 degrees, as Bryan Stevenson is awarded university’s second honorary doctorate
Eastern Mennonite University’s 104th Commencement ceremony was marked by the conferring of only its second honorary doctorate in its history — to human rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson, founder of the ... read more about EMU confers 408 degrees, as Bryan Stevenson is awarded university’s second honorary doctorate