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Ceremony honors 2026 Cords of Distinction recipients

April 28, 2026Last updated April 28, 2026 by Ryan Cornell with photos by Jon Styer/At Ease Design & Consulting

Ten graduating EMU seniors were honored as Cords of Distinction recipients at a ceremony on Friday, April 24, in Martin Chapel. As one of the university’s most valued, cherished, and ... read more about Ceremony honors 2026 Cords of Distinction recipients

Q&A with Elie Hoover, student soloist in Friday’s spring concert

April 20, 2026Last updated April 21, 2026 by Ryan Cornell

Concerto/Aria Orchestra ConcertDate: Friday, April 24Time: 7 p.m.Location: Lehman AuditoriumCost: Free (no registration needed) Junior vocalist Elie Hoover (soprano) and senior saxophonist Jadon Harley will perform as student soloists with ... read more about Q&A with Elie Hoover, student soloist in Friday’s spring concert

EMU announces 2026 Cords of Distinction honorees

April 10, 2026Last updated April 13, 2026 by EMU Communications

Ten graduating seniors are Eastern Mennonite University’s 2026 Cords of Distinction recipients. They will wear blue and gold cords signifying their achievement during the 2026 Commencement. A special ceremony honoring ... read more about EMU announces 2026 Cords of Distinction honorees

Joyce Beachy ’25 found friendship in faculty at EMU

April 9, 2026Last updated April 9, 2026 by Ryan Cornell

Joyce Beachy ’25 first arrived on EMU’s campus as a student in January 2023. It was midway through the academic year, and everyone else already seemed well-acquainted with the campus ... read more about Joyce Beachy ’25 found friendship in faculty at EMU

For the record: Olga Salama ’29 finds passion and purpose

March 9, 2026Last updated March 9, 2026 by Ryan Cornell

Editor’s Note: This profile is the third of six stories about students and alumni leading up to the 10th annual LovEMU Giving Day on April 1. For more information about ... read more about For the record: Olga Salama ’29 finds passion and purpose

For the record: Arelys Martinez Fabian ’26 found a community that cares

March 2, 2026Last updated March 2, 2026 by Ryan Cornell

Editor’s Note: This profile is the second of six stories about students and alumni leading up to the 10th annual LovEMU Giving Day on April 1. For more information about ... read more about For the record: Arelys Martinez Fabian ’26 found a community that cares

For the record: Leah Frankenfield ’26 learned to lead

February 23, 2026Last updated February 23, 2026 by Ryan Cornell

Editor’s Note: This profile is the first of six stories about students and alumni leading up to the 10th annual LovEMU Giving Day on April 1. For more information about ... read more about For the record: Leah Frankenfield ’26 learned to lead

Incoming athlete says faith led her right to EMU 

January 6, 2026Last updated January 6, 2026 by Ryan Cornell

Prospective students choose a college for many different reasons. For Reese Fitton, a senior standout on the Luray High School volleyball team, faith led her right to EMU. “My faith ... read more about Incoming athlete says faith led her right to EMU 

Aviation student sets sights on career as air traffic controller

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

Just 10 days after graduating from EMU’s aviation program in May, senior Sarah Miller will begin three months of intense training at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City to become ... read more about Aviation student sets sights on career as air traffic controller

Music Department’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ parody video blows up

December 12, 2025Last updated December 12, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

Benjamin Bergey says the three heroines at the heart of Netflix’s latest megahit, KPop Demon Hunters, are like allegorical music and peacebuilders. “They use their singing to defeat the darkness, ... read more about Music Department’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ parody video blows up

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