As part of a reimagining process, EMU is positioning itself to better serve its students and fulfill its mission by reconfiguring its academic structure from three schools to two divisions. ... read more about Meet the new divisional deans
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Longstanding D.C. program rebrands as ‘EMU Washington Semester’
As it enters its 50th year, Eastern Mennonite University’s internship and urban studies program in Washington, D.C. is adopting a new name: the EMU Washington Semester. This strategic rebranding more ... read more about Longstanding D.C. program rebrands as ‘EMU Washington Semester’
EMU welcomes new Board of Trustees members
Three new trustees, Jake Bell, Jess King ’96, and Bruce Thomas ’85, began their terms on July 1, 2025. Jake Bell serves as president and CEO of Virginia Mennonite Retirement ... read more about EMU welcomes new Board of Trustees members
EMU Lancaster celebrates 45 graduates at 2025 Commencement
Along the way, as they navigated nontraditional learning journeys, the graduates of EMU at Lancaster came together as a community, supported one another through challenges, and celebrated their successes as ... read more about EMU Lancaster celebrates 45 graduates at 2025 Commencement
Highlights from EMU’s 2025 Commencement
Eastern Mennonite University awarded 320 degrees at its 107th Commencement on Sunday, May 4. The total included 188 undergraduate degrees, 70 master’s degrees, and 62 graduate certificates. The 316 members ... read more about Highlights from EMU’s 2025 Commencement
Commencement speaker calls on graduates to pursue justice, mercy, and humility beyond EMU
The Rev. Dr. Lesley Francisco McClendon, senior pastor of C3 Hampton and adjunct instructor at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, delivered the Commencement address on Sunday, May 4. Speaking to the 316 ... read more about Commencement speaker calls on graduates to pursue justice, mercy, and humility beyond EMU
Celebration of Blessings features reflections from CJP grads
The Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) at EMU sent 13 graduates off into the world with words of affirmation and reflection at its annual Celebration of Blessings on Sunday, ... read more about Celebration of Blessings features reflections from CJP grads
Baccalaureate service offers time of reflection for 2025 graduates
Members of the Class of 2025 were honored at the Baccalaureate: Graduate Celebration and Sending service on Saturday, May 3, in Lehman Auditorium. The ceremony included presidential and faculty addresses, ... read more about Baccalaureate service offers time of reflection for 2025 graduates
Donning of the Kente Ceremony honors graduates’ multicultural and international heritage
Tears were shed, laughs were shared, and hugs were held as 38 graduates were honored at EMU’s 10th annual Donning of the Kente Ceremony on Saturday, May 3, in the ... read more about Donning of the Kente Ceremony honors graduates’ multicultural and international heritage
Nursing Pinning Ceremony celebrates grads’ accomplishments and hard work
Seventeen new nursing graduates were recognized at a pinning and commissioning ceremony on Saturday, May 3, at Lehman Auditorium. The history of nursing pinning ceremonies dates back to the Crusades, ... read more about Nursing Pinning Ceremony celebrates grads’ accomplishments and hard work