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EMU hosts MLK celebration with full lineup of events

January 14, 2026Last updated January 14, 2026 by Ryan Cornell

EMU will host its ninth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 19. This year’s lineup of events includes a convocation with author and philosophy professor Olúfẹ́mi O. ... read more about EMU hosts MLK celebration with full lineup of events

PHOTO GALLERY: Students return to campus for Opening Convocation

January 8, 2026Last updated January 8, 2026 by Macson McGuigan/EMU

EMU started off the spring semester strong with a campuswide convocation. The event, held at Lehman Auditorium on Wednesday morning, featured live music from students Miriam Rhodes, Naomi Kratzer, and ... read more about PHOTO GALLERY: Students return to campus for Opening Convocation

EMU Lancaster’s new leader excited to continue forward momentum

November 18, 2025Last updated November 19, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

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

EMU’s Reed named to gubernatorial transition committee

November 17, 2025Last updated November 19, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

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

November 12, 2025Last updated November 12, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

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

November 3, 2025Last updated November 2, 2025 by EMU Communications

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

Shane Mettlen | Daily News-Record

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

October 31, 2025Last updated October 31, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

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

October 23, 2025Last updated October 23, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

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

October 3, 2025Last updated October 1, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

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

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