Dr. Jamie Mak, who stepped into her role leading EMU Lancaster on Oct. 27, appreciates that the site is already on strong footing. “Sometimes you take a job and you ... read more about EMU Lancaster’s new leader excited to continue forward momentum
Faculty and staff
EMU’s Reed named to gubernatorial transition committee
Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed, director of alumni engagement and community connections at EMU, has been selected to serve on Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger’s transition committee. The transition committee will help lay ... read more about EMU’s Reed named to gubernatorial transition committee
Provost receives award from Council of Independent Colleges
The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) presented Dr. Tynisha Willingham, provost and vice president of academic affairs for EMU, with its Chief Academic Officers Task Force Award at the 2025 ... read more about Provost receives award from Council of Independent Colleges
PHOTO GALLERY: Art exhibit transports viewers to the sea
During an artist’s reception at Margaret Martin Gehman Gallery last week, Cyndi Gusler, professor of visual arts at EMU, transported guests to the shore with the vivid oil paintings and ... read more about PHOTO GALLERY: Art exhibit transports viewers to the sea
In the News: Professor’s film is eligible for Oscar consideration
Elizabeth Miller-Derstine, assistant professor of digital media, has brought a growing filmography and an increasing list of accolades to EMU. The VACA professor's debut film, Once Upon a Wetland, is eligible for Oscar consideration in the Short Documentary category. ... read more about In the News: Professor’s film is eligible for Oscar consideration from Shane Mettlen | Daily News-Record
VACA professor joins fellowship of world’s top nature photographers
Steven Johnson, professor of Visual and Communication Arts (VACA) at EMU, continues to make a splash in the world of conservation photography. And, we’re not just talking about the vernal ... read more about VACA professor joins fellowship of world’s top nature photographers
Q&A with Karissa Sanford, coach for EMU’s CoachLink program
Whether students need someone to listen, help them stay organized, talk through a challenge, or understand what’s getting in their way, CoachLink is here to help. Offered at EMU since ... read more about Q&A with Karissa Sanford, coach for EMU’s CoachLink program
VACA professor’s film wins ‘Best Documentary Short’ at NC festival
After filming her 2024 feature documentary Bloom, which explores the American hospital system and the birth workers striving to make reproductive care safer and more accessible, EMU professor and documentary ... read more about VACA professor’s film wins ‘Best Documentary Short’ at NC festival
Seminary professor’s new book examines the disconnect between Black freedom fighters and their white allies
‘Damned Whiteness’ by David Evans publishes on Oct. 28 When Eastern Mennonite Seminary Professor David Evans set out to write his book about religious white progressives in the fight for ... read more about Seminary professor’s new book examines the disconnect between Black freedom fighters and their white allies
New handbook on peace and conflict studies shaped by EMU faculty
A new book published in July and co-edited by EMU professors Ji Eun Kim (political science) and Timothy Seidel (peacebuilding, development, and global studies) aims to provide a broader, more ... read more about New handbook on peace and conflict studies shaped by EMU faculty