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Retiring VACA professor Jerry Holsopple embraces ‘mystery of what is yet to come’ in gallery exhibition

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

International Food Festival returns to EMU, reflects rich diversity on campus

February 24, 2025Last updated February 24, 2025 by Ryan Cornell, Photos by Macson McGuigan/EMU

They came, they saw, they con-Kurd.  Aram Hanson, an instructor in EMU’s Intensive English Program (IEP), along with two of his IEP students, Dastan and Shalaw, conquered the competition at ... read more about International Food Festival returns to EMU, reflects rich diversity on campus

A Royal Tale: Content creator Willem Hedrick ’27 sharpens skills at EMU

February 24, 2025Last updated April 3, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

Editor’s Note: This profile is the first 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: Content creator Willem Hedrick ’27 sharpens skills at EMU

‘Nightbitch’ author headlines Writers Read on Feb. 28

February 21, 2025Last updated February 20, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

Her novel, about a mom who turns canine, is now a feature film starring Amy Adams Writers Read Author Series with Rachel YoderDate: Friday, Feb. 28Time: 7:30 p.m.Location: Martin Chapel, ... read more about ‘Nightbitch’ author headlines Writers Read on Feb. 28

Help EMU pack 100,000 meals for hungry children around the world!

February 13, 2025Last updated March 13, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

MobilePack event at EMUDate: Friday, March 21, and Saturday, March 22, 2025Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday (in two-hour shifts)Location: Yoder Arena at EMU’s University ... read more about Help EMU pack 100,000 meals for hungry children around the world!

EMU student leaders return from statewide conference inspired

February 7, 2025Last updated February 7, 2025 by Joyce Beachy, student marketing intern

Ruth Abera found herself exchanging college pins with students from universities all across Virginia. For the EMU senior, the experience was among her favorite activities at the Student Leadership Conference ... read more about EMU student leaders return from statewide conference inspired

Musicians make EMU history by becoming first trio to win annual Concerto/Aria Competition

February 5, 2025Last updated February 4, 2025 by Ryan Cornell, Photos by Macson McGuigan/EMU

Music so precise, they named winners thrice. That’s the quick rhyme behind last week’s annual Concerto/Aria Competition, which awarded top honors to three student-musicians for the first time in its ... read more about Musicians make EMU history by becoming first trio to win annual Concerto/Aria Competition

EMU hosts eighth annual ‘day on’ to celebrate life, legacy of MLK

January 21, 2025Last updated January 22, 2025 by Ryan Cornell, Photos by Macson McGuigan/EMU

Eastern Mennonite University hosted a full day of events on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This marked the eighth annual day of education, learning ... read more about EMU hosts eighth annual ‘day on’ to celebrate life, legacy of MLK

EMU to host MLK Jr. Celebration

January 13, 2025Last updated January 19, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

This story has been updated to reflect changes due to inclement weather. Eastern Mennonite University will host the eighth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Sunday, Jan. 19, and ... read more about EMU to host MLK Jr. Celebration

EMU student wins coveted Rhodes Scholarship

November 18, 2024Last updated January 17, 2025 by EMU Communications

Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) is pleased to announce that senior Meredith Lehman, from Dover, Ohio, has been named a recipient of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship.  Lehman was one of only ... read more about EMU student wins coveted Rhodes Scholarship

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