It’s not your average college town cuisine. For the more than 200 EMU students participating in the university’s fourth annual Royals Go Downtown presented by Everence on Thursday, the foods ... read more about Photos from 2025 Royals Go Downtown
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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
‘We are part of making Harrisonburg stronger’
Liaison committee seeks to enhance partnership between city, EMU A meeting of EMU and Harrisonburg city officials on Aug. 7 marked a milestone in representation, bringing together the city’s first ... read more about ‘We are part of making Harrisonburg stronger’
Meet Zainab and Kayden, this year’s Yoder/Webb Scholars
EMU has announced its two 2025 Yoder/Webb Scholars. The full-tuition scholarship is EMU’s highest academic award. Recipients are selected based on academic performance, community and extracurricular involvement, creativity, clarity of ... read more about Meet Zainab and Kayden, this year’s Yoder/Webb Scholars
Adjunct faculty member talks AI on ‘Unpacking Education’ podcast
Perry Shank ’99, adjunct faculty member of mathematics and computer science, appeared as a featured guest on the Unpacking Education podcast on Aug. 27. Shank, who also serves as senior director of research and development at CodeVA, spoke on the topic of artificial intelligence in computer science education. Listen to the episode here ... read more about Adjunct faculty member talks AI on ‘Unpacking Education’ podcast from Unpacking Education
Arts and Lectures Calendar for Fall 2025
Note: EMU Professor Cyndi Gusler’s opening reception has been rescheduled to Oct. 28 This listing includes events for the fall semester at EMU. To see most current details, additional events ... read more about Arts and Lectures Calendar for Fall 2025
In Memoriam: Ervin R. Stutzman MA ’99, former dean of the seminary, devoted his life to the church
A man of God blessed with many talents, Dr. Ervin Ray Stutzman MA ’99 (religion) used those talents to enrich the lives of those in the communities he served and ... read more about In Memoriam: Ervin R. Stutzman MA ’99, former dean of the seminary, devoted his life to the church
Save the date! EMU celebrates Homecoming 2025 from Oct. 10-12
This story was last updated on Oct. 10. Herm is sending out his Royal roar, calling all EMU alumni, family, friends, students, and community members, both near and far, back ... read more about Save the date! EMU celebrates Homecoming 2025 from Oct. 10-12
Third-year student Ciela Acosta receives Young Peacemaker award
Ciela Acosta, a third-year EMU peacebuilding and development major from Salem, Oregon, is the recipient of a 2025 Bring the Peace award from Mennonite Church USA (MC USA). She is ... read more about Third-year student Ciela Acosta receives Young Peacemaker award
Sanctuary of sound
New Astral Recording Studio offers EMU students hands-on experience in cutting-edge music production, sound engineering, and audio technology It might be the quietest spot on campus. EMU’s new Astral Recording ... read more about Sanctuary of sound