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EMU celebrates its phenomenal women leaders

March 20, 2025Last updated March 20, 2025 by Ryan Cornell with photos by Macson McGuigan/EMU

Special ‘Mornings with the Mayor’ Convocation pays tribute to President Huxman and other women shaping our campus There’s a new morning talk show host in town, and she’s here to ... read more about EMU celebrates its phenomenal women leaders

March 18, 2025Last updated March 17, 2025 by Joyce Beachy, student marketing intern

What options are available for EMU students seeking something interesting to do over spring break? They can go on a Y-trip! The Y-Serve club, EMU’s longest-running student organization, plans opportunities ... read more about Students spend spring break volunteering with intentional community in Georgia

March 17, 2025Last updated March 17, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

Editor’s Note: This profile is the fourth of six stories about students and alumni leading up to LovEMU Giving Day on April 2. For more information about the day and ... read more about A Royal Tale: Trina Trotter Nussbaum ’00, MA ’17 found her place at EMU

By Rheagan Nelson | The Daily News-Record

There are still spots open for the area’s first-ever meal-packing project hosted by EMU Y-Serve next week. Sign up to help assemble 100K meals to feed hungry children around the world. Read the Daily News-Record’s article about this amazing volunteer opportunity and how EMU is partnering with Tacos 4 Life and Feed My Starving Children. ... read more about Volunteers to pack 100K meals at EMU for starving children from By Rheagan Nelson | The Daily News-Record

March 13, 2025Last updated March 17, 2025 by Ryan Cornell, Photos by Macson McGuigan/EMU and Jonathan Bush

For the members of the EMU Chamber Singers, their performance last week at Landis Homes, a senior living community in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, might’ve felt like an arena show. “We came ... read more about ‘We owned that stage’: Chamber Singers members share highlights from spring tour

March 10, 2025Last updated March 10, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

Editor’s Note: This profile is the third of six stories about students and alumni leading up to LovEMU Giving Day on April 2. For more information about the day and ... read more about A Royal Tale: Multihyphenate musician Makinto finds his second act at EMU

March 4, 2025Last updated March 4, 2025 by Joyce Beachy, student marketing intern

I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, or sign or hand you any documents based on my 5th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. This ... read more about LSA students distribute red ‘Know Your Rights’ cards in support of Harrisonburg’s immigrant community

March 3, 2025Last updated March 3, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

Editor’s Note: This profile is the second of six stories about students and alumni leading up to LovEMU Giving Day on April 2. For more information about the day and ... read more about A Royal Tale: Nursing alumna Olivia Beiler ’23 finds purpose in patient care

February 28, 2025Last updated February 28, 2025 by Joyce Beachy, student marketing intern

After five-year hiatus, formerly annual conference successfully resumes at EMU Lars Åkerson ’08 used a familiar Mennonite symbol, that of a quilt, to discuss the importance of belonging. “We need ... read more about Peace & justice take center stage at Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship

February 27, 2025Last updated February 27, 2025 by Ryan Cornell, Photos by Macson McGuigan/EMU

At 4 a.m. on June 26, 2023, Jerry Holsopple, professor of Visual and Communication Arts (VACA) at EMU, waved goodbye to a group of students as they boarded a bus ... read more about Retiring VACA professor Jerry Holsopple embraces ‘mystery of what is yet to come’ in gallery exhibition