Harrisonburg City Manager Ande Banks ’97 says EMU prepared him for a career of leadership and service Ande Banks ’97, city manager of Harrisonburg since 2022, says leading the place ... read more about We run this city
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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
Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus named 10th president of EMU
Eastern Mennonite University announced Monday, June 22, that it has named the Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus as its 10th president. Dycus, who has led the university as interim president ... read more about Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus named 10th president of EMU
EMU’s Free Food Room combats food insecurity year-round
Members of EMU’s Food Insecurity Task Force led university faculty and staff on a tour of the Free Food Room earlier this month. The campus resource, located at the Ammon ... read more about EMU’s Free Food Room combats food insecurity year-round
Finding his footing
Athlete-turned-assistant coach Nate McGhee ’24, MBA ’26, whose collegiate volleyball dreams were once dashed, says EMU gave him a second chance to succeed When Nate McGhee ’24, MBA ’26, arrived ... read more about Finding his footing
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
EMU names Nathan K. Leopard as new advancement VP
Longtime fundraiser and advancement professional led efforts at Virginia Tech and Penn State EMU announced on Thursday it has named Nathan K. Leopard as its new vice president for advancement. ... read more about EMU names Nathan K. Leopard as new advancement VP
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