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EMU celebrates its first-gen students

November 7, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

EMU observed First-Generation College Celebration Day with tasty treats and giveaways. On Friday, Nov. 7, outside the University Commons, EMU staff members handed out hot cider, fresh doughnuts from Strite’s, ... read more about EMU celebrates its first-gen students

D.C. program renames scholarship after longtime director

November 7, 2025Last updated November 7, 2025 by Dima Kassem, associate director of communications & recruitment at EMU Washington Semester

EMU Washington Semester celebrates 50 years with scholarship honoring Dr. Kimberly Schmidt On Oct. 11, during a homecoming celebration, the EMU Washington Semester program (formerly known as WCSC/WSSY) commemorated its ... read more about D.C. program renames scholarship after longtime director

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

Inspirational, odds-defying guitarist to headline gala concert

October 30, 2025Last updated November 4, 2025 by EMU Communications

EMU/Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Gala ConcertDate: Friday, Nov. 7Time: 7 p.m.Location: Lehman Auditorium (1191 Park Road, Harrisonburg, VA)Cost: Free, with suggested donation of $10-$20Livestream: EMU’s Facebook page (facebook.com/EasternMennonite/live) As a ... read more about Inspirational, odds-defying guitarist to headline gala concert

Professional dancer, deaf storyteller to present Disability Awareness Month keynote

October 28, 2025Last updated October 27, 2025 by EMU Communications

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 29Time: 10:15 a.m.Location: MainStage Theater (University Commons 170)Cost: Free and open to the public Bailey Anne Vincent, a professional dancer with atypical cystic fibrosis, will present a ... read more about Professional dancer, deaf storyteller to present Disability Awareness Month keynote

‘A part of the journey’: Ceremony honors trio of summer IEP graduates

October 27, 2025Last updated October 24, 2025 by Ryan Cornell with photos by Macson McGuigan/EMU

Jeremy Samsoe likened the latest crop of graduates from EMU’s Intensive English Program (IEP) to travelers on a road trip. One of the goals of a road trip is to ... read more about ‘A part of the journey’: Ceremony honors trio of summer IEP graduates

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

EMU welcomes Yale Divinity School professor for annual Augsburger Lecture Series

October 22, 2025Last updated October 23, 2025 by EMU Communications

Date: Monday, Oct. 27Time: 7 p.m.Location: MainStage Theater (University Commons 170)Cost: Free and open to the publicOnline: emu.edu/religion/augsburger-lecture-series The Rev. Dr. Almeda Wright, associate professor of religious education at Yale ... read more about EMU welcomes Yale Divinity School professor for annual Augsburger Lecture Series

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