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
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
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
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
Ten graduating EMU seniors were honored as Cords of Distinction recipients in a ceremony on Tuesday, April 29, at Martin Chapel. The honor is one of the university’s most valued, ... read more about 2025 Cords of Distinction: Faculty and staff honor recipients
EMU hosted its fourth annual Lavender Graduation on Friday, May 2, in the Old Common Grounds space (University Commons 177). The event honors LGBTQ+ graduates and alumni and celebrates their ... read more about Lavender Graduation provides a space of celebration for LGBTQ+ students
Madelyn McGuigan ’17, a teacher at Spotswood Elementary School in Harrisonburg, won grand prize in the 28th annual Honored Teacher Essay Contest, thanks to a heartfelt essay written about her by one of her fifth-grade students. Chosen from teachers in three school divisions, McGuigan—who graduated from EMU with degrees in Spanish and sociology—received a $1,500 award. In his essay, the student praised his teacher for her “dedication to daily learning” and incredible patience. ... read more about Madelyn McGuigan ’17 named Honored Teacher of the Year in essay contest from Daily News-Record
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. ... read more about A 2025 visitor’s guide to graduation
The Rev. Dr. Lesley Francisco McClendon, senior pastor of C3 Hampton (Virginia) and adjunct instructor at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, will deliver the keynote address at Eastern Mennonite University’s Commencement ceremony on Sunday, ... read more about Dynamic pastor and educator Rev. Dr. Lesley Francisco McClendon to deliver EMU’s 2025 Commencement address
Grand total surpasses $350K goal set by organizers Before the clock struck midnight on Wednesday, April 2, LovEMU Giving Day 2025 achieved its fairy tale ending. A generous outpouring of ... read more about LovEMU Giving Day 2025 ‘a huge success,’ raises record-setting $365K