EMU President Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus wrapped up the second day of her term with fireworks. Speaking to a crowd gathered in Downtown Harrisonburg on Thursday, July 2, to ... read more about EMU celebrates America’s 250th
Conferences and events
EMU’s Cassidy Walker ’25 of Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance talks VA250 fireworks and community
VACA grad talks about her love for Downtown Harrisonburg, the lessons she brought from EMU, and the city’s ‘biggest fireworks show yet’ Levitt AMP Music Series kickoff concert and VA250 ... read more about EMU’s Cassidy Walker ’25 of Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance talks VA250 fireworks and community
EMU partners with Eunoia Theatre for Shakespeare discussion group
The free “Wit & Wisdom” program, designed for adults age 50 and older, invites community members of all experience levels to explore the works and worlds of William Shakespeare. The weekly sessions are held Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Old Common Grounds (University Commons 177) at EMU. ... read more about EMU partners with Eunoia Theatre for Shakespeare discussion group from Jacquelynn Dobrin | Rocktown Now
Luncheon recognizes retirees and employees for their years of dedicated service to EMU
EMU honored this year’s retirees and employees who reached milestone years of service at its annual recognition luncheon on Tuesday, May 12, in Northlawn Dining Hall. Together, the combined years ... read more about Luncheon recognizes retirees and employees for their years of dedicated service to EMU
EMU at Lancaster celebrates resilience of its graduates at Commencement
As Angelita Perez told her fellow graduates, each of them has a moment when they chose to keep going, even when it felt impossible. For her, that moment came during ... read more about EMU at Lancaster celebrates resilience of its graduates at Commencement
Seminary hosts Thriving in Ministry conference
A range of faith leaders gathered at Eastern Mennonite Seminary from May 5-6 for a two-day conference focused on exploration and learning. The conference, “Thriving in Ministry: Family Systems Theory ... read more about Seminary hosts Thriving in Ministry conference
EMU recognizes 2025-26 athletes of the year
EMU Athletics recently held its annual year-end awards ceremony to celebrate its student-athletes and teams along with their accomplishments over the past academic year. The ceremony recognized the recipients of ... read more about EMU recognizes 2025-26 athletes of the year
EMU’s 108th Commencement sends forth 304 graduates
Eastern Mennonite University awarded 313 degrees during its 108th annual Commencement on Sunday, May 3. The total included 171 undergraduate degrees, 129 graduate degrees, 10 seminary degrees, and three doctor ... read more about EMU’s 108th Commencement sends forth 304 graduates
SGA, political clubs provide students a space to ‘Disagree Together’
A “Disagree Together” discussion series, held across three consecutive Thursdays in March, provided a space for students of varying political identities to engage in conversation, ask the tough questions they ... read more about SGA, political clubs provide students a space to ‘Disagree Together’
Track and field championships return to EMU
Koran Rucker crowned champion of men’s hammer throw and discus EMU welcomed hundreds of student-athletes, coaches, and spectators from schools across the Old Dominion Athletic Conference on Friday and Saturday, ... read more about Track and field championships return to EMU