Tales from the turf
EMU’s field hockey coaches, players share stories and successes through the years When Eastern Mennonite University built a turf field in 1989, it became the first school in the Old ... read more about Tales from the turf
Alumni
In the News: Kevin Griffin ’93 to lead Harrisonburg’s Church of the Nazarene
Kevin Griffin ’93, head coach of EMU’s women’s basketball team from 2005 to 2018, has been selected by Harrisonburg’s Church of the Nazarene as its new lead pastor. The church announced ... read more about In the News: Kevin Griffin ’93 to lead Harrisonburg’s Church of the Nazarene
In the News: Leymah Gbowee MA ’07 to receive $20M grant
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Leymah Gbowee MA ’07, founder and president of Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa, has been selected by Melinda French Gates to receive a $20 million grant to support women’s health and well-being around the world. The Liberian peace activist, trained social worker and women’s rights advocate earned a master’s degree in conflict transformation from EMU’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP). She was awarded EMU’s first honorary doctorate in 2018 and gave the commencement address that year (pictured) as well. ... read more about In the News: Leymah Gbowee MA ’07 to receive $20M grant from Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa
EMU to host 32nd Annual Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival
Dubbed “a jewel in Harrisonburg’s crown” by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the 32nd Annual Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival—a program of Eastern Mennonite University—will run from June 9-16, 2024. ... read more about EMU to host 32nd Annual Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival
EMU Lancaster celebrates Class of 2024 graduates
Perseverance. It’s a word frequently used to describe the graduates of EMU at Lancaster. Many of them earn their degrees while raising families, working full-time jobs and caring for aging ... read more about EMU Lancaster celebrates Class of 2024 graduates
EMU’s 106th Commencement celebrates 357 graduates
Eastern Mennonite University awarded 366 total degrees (with some students earning more than one degree) at its 106th annual Commencement on Sunday, May 5, 2024. The total included 207 undergraduate ... read more about EMU’s 106th Commencement celebrates 357 graduates
Power of agape love, kindness at heart of 106th Commencement address
Business leader and philanthropist Jose Koshy, class of ’76, delivered a Commencement address on Sunday, May 5, 2024, about the power of agape love and kindness. What is ‘agape love’?Agape love, ... read more about Power of agape love, kindness at heart of 106th Commencement address
Photos, remarks from 2024 CJP Graduation
The Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) at EMU sent its graduates off into the world with words of praise and encouragement at its annual Celebration of Blessings on Sunday, ... read more about Photos, remarks from 2024 CJP Graduation
Graduates encouraged to embrace ‘sweetness of doing nothing’ at Baccalaureate
Senior class gift to renovate fire pit dedicated to Nathan Longenecker The undergraduate students who graduated last weekend hold a special place in EMU history, said President Dr. Susan Schultz ... read more about Graduates encouraged to embrace ‘sweetness of doing nothing’ at Baccalaureate
Photos, names of 2024 graduates honored at Donning of the Kente Ceremony
More than 30 graduates were honored at EMU’s ninth annual Donning of the Kente Ceremony at MainStage Theater on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The cultural ceremony celebrates graduates who recognize ... read more about Photos, names of 2024 graduates honored at Donning of the Kente Ceremony