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Inaugural Royals Go Downtown event connects students, H’burg businesses

September 23, 2022Last updated September 24, 2022 by EMU Communications

More than 200 Royals headed to downtown Harrisonburg Thursday evening for the first, and hopefully annual, Royals Go Downtown event. Following the EMU Pep Band, the group started at Magpie

Meet this year’s Yoder and Webb Scholars

September 16, 2022Last updated September 19, 2022 by Kate Szambecki

Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) has announced the 2022 Yoder and Webb Scholars. The scholarships cover full tuition and include admission into EMU’s Honors Program. The Yoder Scholars program was founded

EMU ranked sixth among Virginia liberal arts colleges by Niche

September 9, 2022Last updated September 12, 2022 by EMU Communications

In a nationwide survey, Eastern Mennonite University earned several top rankings, including #5 out of 26 Best Small Colleges in Virginia, from Niche’s 2023 Best College Rankings, released in August.

Crossroads Summer 2022 magazine showcases track and field successes, new facility plans

August 30, 2022Last updated September 12, 2022 by EMU Communications

Even if track and field isn’t your jam, you’ll find plenty to celebrate about this special Royals athletics program in the Summer 2022 issue of Crossroads in mailboxes this month.

Young Democrats win chapter award at state conference

August 30, 2022Last updated September 5, 2022 by Kate Szambecki

The EMU Young Democrats club won the Up-In-Coming Chapter Award at the Virginia Young Democrats Conference in April 2022 for the quality and impact of their activities throughout the year

Harrisonburg ranked among the 10 Most Livable College Towns

August 12, 2022Last updated August 16, 2022 by EMU Communications

“Harrisonburg’s outdoor attractions, culture and diversity make it one of the Most Livable College Towns in America.” Harrisonburg was selected among the 10 Most Livable College Towns in America

Carrie S. Bert named EMU Director of Athletics

August 5, 2022Last updated August 16, 2022 by Justin McIlwee

Eastern Mennonite University has named Carrie S. Bert as the next director of athletics. Bert, who has been acting as interim director since May 9, began her role Aug. 1.

WCSC hosts 14 for summer 2022 DC internships

July 21, 2022Last updated July 22, 2022 by EMU Communications

From conducting economic policy research in the DC area to assisting with costume design at an award-winning theater, 14 students are gaining professional experience this summer at the Washington Community

Isaac Alderfer earns ODAC’s Jopson Award as top male scholar-athlete

June 7, 2022Last updated July 1, 2022 by Justin McIlwee

Tuesday, the ODAC announced its recipients of the Marjorie T. Berkley and Harry G. “Doc” Jopson Awards, awarded to the conference’s top female and male scholar-athletes. A familiar name was seen

EMU hosts historic first Lavender Graduation and other LGBTQ+ events

May 25, 2022Last updated May 30, 2022 by Lauren Jefferson

This spring, Eastern Mennonite University hosted its first Lavender Graduation to honor LGBTQ+ graduates and alumni. The event recognizes LGBTQ students of all races and ethnicities and acknowledges their achievement

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