It’s the end of another routine practice for the EMU disc golf team when Jesse Longenecker turns to his teammates, a disc in hand and a smile on his face. ... read more about EMU’s Jesse Longenecker crowned national champion of college disc golf
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EMU announces 2025 Cords of Distinction honorees
Ten graduating seniors are Eastern Mennonite University’s 2025 Cords of Distinction recipients. They will wear blue and gold cords signifying their achievement during the 2025 Commencement. A special ceremony honoring the recipients will ... read more about EMU announces 2025 Cords of Distinction honorees
Dynamic pastor and educator Rev. Dr. Lesley Francisco McClendon to deliver EMU’s 2025 Commencement address
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
EMU names its student affairs leader Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus as interim president
Eastern Mennonite University announced on Friday, April 11, the selection of the Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus as interim president. Dr. Dycus serves as vice president for student affairs, equity, ... read more about EMU names its student affairs leader Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus as interim president
Social work students form connections, share ideas at Rally in the Valley
This year’s conference featured EMU students on the planning committee along with Deanna Durham, Social Work Program Director Just before wrapping up her speech at the annual Rally in the ... read more about Social work students form connections, share ideas at Rally in the Valley
EMU students discuss Huey Newton’s ‘Revolutionary Suicide’ during book study
On Monday mornings earlier this semester, a group of students met weekly at the old Common Grounds space to discuss Huey Newton’s Revolutionary Suicide. The autobiography, originally published in 1973, ... read more about EMU students discuss Huey Newton’s ‘Revolutionary Suicide’ during book study
EMU’s new pickleball courts a smash hit
Local groups, donors team up to revitalize outdoor space As temperatures climb back into the 70s, word has spread about the six new pickleball courts on EMU’s campus. Athletic Director ... read more about EMU’s new pickleball courts a smash hit
LovEMU Giving Day 2025 ‘a huge success,’ raises record-setting $365K
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
A Royal Tale: ‘Speedy’ Margaret Martin Gehman ’42 set the pace for giving at EMU
Editor’s Note: This profile is the last of six stories about students and alumni leading up to LovEMU Giving Day, which is today. For more information about the day and ... read more about A Royal Tale: ‘Speedy’ Margaret Martin Gehman ’42 set the pace for giving at EMU
Help write EMU’s next chapter on LovEMU Giving Day, April 2
On Wednesday, April 2, LovEMU Giving Day is back and bigger than ever, with more challenge match funds to unlock than ever before, along with a pair of fun spirit ... read more about Help write EMU’s next chapter on LovEMU Giving Day, April 2