Whether they’re transferring from a large state school, a small private institution, or a community college, EMU’s transfer students are a vital part of the student body and contribute to ... read more about Q&A: Transfer students say why they chose EMU
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
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
Jesse Longenecker, a sophomore environmental science major who won the 2025 College Disc Golf National Championship in April, competed against the sport's best of the best at the 2025 U.S. Disc Golf Championship this weekend in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He tied for 30th place. ... read more about EMU’s Jesse Longenecker ties for 30th at US Disc Golf Championship from Professional Disc Golf Association
EMU has announced its two 2025 Yoder/Webb Scholars. The full-tuition scholarship is EMU’s highest academic award. Recipients are selected based on academic performance, community and extracurricular involvement, creativity, clarity of ... read more about Meet Zainab and Kayden, this year’s Yoder/Webb Scholars
Ciela Acosta, a third-year EMU peacebuilding and development major from Salem, Oregon, is the recipient of a 2025 Bring the Peace award from Mennonite Church USA (MC USA). She is ... read more about Third-year student Ciela Acosta receives Young Peacemaker award
After a car crash last year derailed his playing career and nearly took his life, Joel Spalding is sharing his story to spread God’s love Last September, Joel Spalding woke ... read more about Former EMU soccer player uses near-death experience to inspire others
One science-minded senior is showcasing EMU’s brand of academic excellence on the world stage. Roumany Sefin, who is double majoring in medical laboratory science and business administration, with minors in ... read more about EMU senior showcases cancer research on global stage
The problem of climate change can seem daunting, and individual efforts often feel like they don’t amount to much in solving it. This quandary led Abraham Mekonnen, a rising senior ... read more about Computer science major wins prize at Harvard hackathon
Ten graduating EMU seniors were honored as Cords of Distinction recipients in a ceremony on Tuesday, April 29, at Martin Chapel. The honor is one of the university’s most valued, ... read more about 2025 Cords of Distinction: Faculty and staff honor recipients