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Hall of Honor: Jamie Fraysher Runner

October 10, 2023Last updated October 9, 2023 by EMU Athletics Communications

Jamie Fraysher Runner ‘09, a liberal arts major and psychology minor, became hooked on EMU for college after an overnight stay. “The people were so genuine and made me feel

Homecoming TenTalks welcomes Madeline Bender ’93, Ryan Gehman ’16 and Kevin Ressler ’07

October 9, 2023Last updated October 10, 2023 by Ryan Cornell

EMU TenTalks during Eastern Mennonite University’s Homecoming and Family Weekend 2023 will feature three alumni making the world better in their own way. The speakers — soprano Madeline Bender ’93,

A transformational educator

October 6, 2023Last updated October 10, 2023 by Khalil Garriott

Outstanding Young Alum of the Year Basil Marin ‘10 keeps students’ needs first Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect the new position accepted by Dr. Basil Marin.

Hall of Honor: 2003 EMU women’s basketball team

October 4, 2023Last updated October 4, 2023 by EMU Athletics Communications

Twenty years after making a strong postseason run, the 2003 EMU women’s basketball team will become just the second basketball team—and the first women’s basketball team—to be enshrined into the

Hall of Honor: Luke Yoder

October 2, 2023Last updated October 2, 2023 by EMU Athletics Communications

Luke Yoder ‘08, a business administration major, liked the idea of attending a college 1000 miles from his home in Kalona, Iowa. He was drawn to the cross-cultural program at

Living lives of service

September 29, 2023Last updated September 29, 2023 by Khalil Garriott

Paul and Lisa Zendt Shelly ‘89 have long track record of volunteering, professional recognition What is your calling? What is your personal mission? Questions that, if contemplated, cause a person

Hall of Honor: Miranda White Terry

September 27, 2023Last updated September 27, 2023 by EMU Athletics Communications

Miranda White Terry ‘08, a liberal arts major, played both softball and basketball at Fort Defiance High School in Verona, Virginia, and chose EMU because she wanted “to stay local

Save the date for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2023

September 16, 2023Last updated September 18, 2023 by EMU Communications

Alumni, parents and students and invited to celebrate Eastern Mennonite University’s Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 13-16, 2023. This year’s event includes a conversation with three-time New York Times bestselling

Homecoming and Family Weekend 2022: A ‘Roaring’ Success (we love you, Herm!)

October 10, 2022Last updated October 25, 2022 by Lauren Jefferson

EMU students, faculty, staff, family, friends and alumni gathered for the annual three-day celebration of all things Royal — and all the things that make EMU such a special place!

EMU Athletics to honor former athletic trainer, pitcher and 2010 basketball team

September 13, 2022Last updated September 19, 2022 by Lauren Jefferson

EMU Athletics is honoring two individuals and one team during the 2022 Homecoming and Family Weekend. Former athletic trainer Mike Downey will receive the Distinguished Service Award. Hall of Honor

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