The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the water. Genesis ... read more about Longtime cross-cultural leaders plan final voyage
Faculty and staff
In the News: Kevin Griffin ’93 to lead Harrisonburg’s Church of the Nazarene
Kevin Griffin ’93, head coach of EMU’s women’s basketball team from 2005 to 2018, has been selected by Harrisonburg’s Church of the Nazarene as its new lead pastor. The church announced ... read more about In the News: Kevin Griffin ’93 to lead Harrisonburg’s Church of the Nazarene
EMU welcomes new Board of Trustees members
Two new members, James Diller and Mathew Koshy, began their terms July 1, 2024. James Diller is a strategic advisor to investors, corporate and nonprofit boards, senior executives, and entrepreneurs. ... read more about EMU welcomes new Board of Trustees members
EMU to host 32nd Annual Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival
Dubbed “a jewel in Harrisonburg’s crown” by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the 32nd Annual Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival—a program of Eastern Mennonite University—will run from June 9-16, 2024. ... read more about EMU to host 32nd Annual Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival
EMU’s 106th Commencement celebrates 357 graduates
Eastern Mennonite University awarded 366 total degrees (with some students earning more than one degree) at its 106th annual Commencement on Sunday, May 5, 2024. The total included 207 undergraduate ... read more about EMU’s 106th Commencement celebrates 357 graduates
EMU announces fall 2023, spring 2024 Inclusive Excellence Grant awards
Eastern Mennonite University’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion announces the recipients of the Inclusive Excellence Grants for fall 2023 and spring 2024. The program offers faculty, staff, and students the opportunity ... read more about EMU announces fall 2023, spring 2024 Inclusive Excellence Grant awards
Font-Guzmán receives Diversity Business Leadership Award
Dr. Jackie Font-Guzmán, vice president of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at EMU, received the 2023 Diversity Business Leadership Award from the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce at its annual awards ... read more about Font-Guzmán receives Diversity Business Leadership Award
David Berry and Friends concert features violinist for Beyoncé, Jay-Z
Date: Friday, March 15Time: 7 p.m.Location: Martin ChapelAdmission: Free (suggested $10 donation) EMU’s piano virtuoso David Berry is gathering his friends for a celebration of music and community. And, he’s ... read more about David Berry and Friends concert features violinist for Beyoncé, Jay-Z
PHOTO GALLERY: Inside the new immersive art installation ‘In Entropy’
Something otherworldly has taken over the Margaret Martin Gehman art gallery. A black mass appears to swallow up one corner of the gallery, surrounded by a galaxy of orbs the ... read more about PHOTO GALLERY: Inside the new immersive art installation ‘In Entropy’
PHOTO GALLERY: EMU celebrates MLK Day
Despite a hefty snowfall on Monday, the weather did little to dampen spirits and deter EMU students, faculty, staff and community members from showing up to the university’s annual Martin ... read more about PHOTO GALLERY: EMU celebrates MLK Day