Third annual Lavender Graduation honors achievements, contributions from LGBTQ+ students EMU hosted its third annual Lavender Graduation on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in the Old Common Grounds space (University Commons
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Ten graduating EMU seniors were honored as Cords of Distinction recipients in a special ceremony on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Martin Chapel. The honor is one of the university’s
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What to know if you’re attending EMU’s commencement events Commencement is fast approaching, bringing along a series of events and ceremonies to honor the dedication of this year’s graduating class.
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An icon created by Eastern Mennonite Seminary alumnus Derek Yoder ’23, M.Div., graces the cover of the latest issue of Anabaptist World magazine. Yoder designed the digital artwork, titled “Christ
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Jose Koshy, class of ’76, an accomplished business leader and advocate for international students and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), will deliver the keynote address during Eastern Mennonite University’s Commencement
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Shatters $300K record set last year This year’s LovEMU Giving Day was an out-of-the-park grand slam, and we’re not just talking about the one hit by a Royals slugger at
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The Apollo 11 mission landed the first human on the moon. The ’90s Chicago Bulls squad hoisted six championship trophies in eight years. The four mop-topped members of The Beatles
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Author Marcia Zook '99 , who earned a liberal arts degree from EMU, was featured in the Daily News-Record on Feb. 21. She worked with illustrator Kathleen Johnston on a book, "Look up, Patito!" about downtown Harrisonburg's bronze duckling family. Read the article here .
Story by Harleigh Cupp; contributed photo.
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Furniture maker Landon Heavener '15 , who graduated EMU with a bachelor's degree in English, dabbled in several careers — including middle school teacher — before finding his place at the woodworkers' table. Read the article in the Daily News-Record here .
Story and photo by Harleigh Cupp / DN-R
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Dr. John A. Lapp ’54, a history professor at Eastern Mennonite College during the Civil Rights Movement who helped lead the charge for local school desegregation, died on Dec. 5
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