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EMU Hall of Honor to induct three alumni athletes during Homecoming and Family Weekend

September 27, 2021Last updated September 29, 2021 by Lauren Jefferson

Eastern Mennonite University will induct three new members to the Hall of Honor this fall: Richy Bikko ‘11, Alyssa Derstine Landis ‘11, and Michelle Leaman Richards ‘10. The induction ceremony,

Harpsichordist Joseph Gascho ‘95 to headline Homecoming concert

September 23, 2021Last updated September 29, 2021 by Lauren Jefferson

Joseph Gascho ‘95 has traveled across the world with his harpsichord, from Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center to Paris, Tokyo and Taipei. He’s recently performed with the Chicago Symphony

Distinguished Service Award: Timothy and Cheryl Heatwole Shenk, ’07

September 20, 2021Last updated September 21, 2021 by Lauren Jefferson

Timothy ’07 and Cheryl Heatwole Shenk ’07 recall that their fourth visit to Camden, New Jersey made all the difference. “Though we had planned to work internationally after graduation with

TenTalks 2021 focuses on food entrepreneurs building community

September 19, 2021Last updated September 20, 2021 by admin

The 2021 TenTalks event, a favorite of Eastern Mennonite University’s Homecoming and Family Weekend, moves to a new, larger campus venue this year. Join us Saturday, Oct. 16, at 2

Fifty years later, EMU’s inaugural nursing graduates reunite

November 12, 2020Last updated November 16, 2020 by Randi B. Hagi

In the spring of 1970, 16 ambitious young women graduated from the nursing program of Eastern Mennonite College. Fifty years later, nine of them gathered to swap stories of careers

EMU Homecoming: Catch what you missed!

October 19, 2020Last updated October 20, 2020 by EMU communications

This year, EMU brought the party to you! The first-ever virtual Homecoming 2020 was hosted on behalf of 21,633 alums and even more friends around the world over the Oct.

Young artists dream of Herm and his coat of many colors

October 15, 2020Last updated October 19, 2020 by Lauren Jefferson

A colorful glitter makeover for Herm, EMU’s mascot, supplied by winning artist Violet Horst, took first place in this week’s Homecoming coloring contest. Approximately 50 entries were judged by Visual

Homecoming 2020: Alumni Awards

October 5, 2020Last updated October 20, 2020 by admin

Celebrate EMU’s Alumni Award recipients Friday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 on Facebook Live! These honored guests will be joined at the Homecoming opening celebration with President Susan Schultz Huxman (and

The unofficial history of Herm, EMU’s mascot

September 25, 2020Last updated September 28, 2020 by EMU Communications

The new incarnation of the Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) Royals mascot will make his first appearance Friday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 on Facebook Live during Homecoming weekend. He’s coming to

Homecoming art exhibit explores childhood, memory

September 13, 2020Last updated October 19, 2020 by Randi B. Hagi

“Elsewhere,” this year’s Homecoming art exhibit at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) started with a painting and a reflection. “I was reminiscing about the past and my childhood. I wanted to

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