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Computer science major wins prize at Harvard hackathon

May 29, 2025Last updated June 3, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

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

2025 Cords of Distinction: Faculty and staff honor recipients

May 8, 2025Last updated May 8, 2025 by Ryan Cornell with photos by Macson McGuigan/EMU

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

EMU codebreakers once again take first place in annual Kryptos challenge

May 7, 2025Last updated May 7, 2025 by Joyce Beachy '25

It’s basically a matter of problem-solving. That’s how Laura Benner ’25, an engineering and computer science double major, described cracking the 2025 international Kryptos Codebreaking Competition. Joining her on the ... read more about EMU codebreakers once again take first place in annual Kryptos challenge

EMU’s Jesse Longenecker crowned national champion of college disc golf

April 15, 2025Last updated April 15, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

It’s the end of another routine practice for the EMU disc golf team when Jesse Longenecker turns to his teammates, a disc in hand and a smile on his face. ... read more about EMU’s Jesse Longenecker crowned national champion of college disc golf

EMU announces 2025 Cords of Distinction honorees

April 15, 2025Last updated April 15, 2025 by EMU Communications

Ten graduating seniors are Eastern Mennonite University’s 2025 Cords of Distinction recipients. They will wear blue and gold cords signifying their achievement during the 2025 Commencement. A special ceremony honoring the recipients will ... read more about EMU announces 2025 Cords of Distinction honorees

A Royal Tale: Trina Trotter Nussbaum ’00, MA ’17 found her place at EMU

March 17, 2025Last updated April 3, 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

A Royal Tale: Multihyphenate musician Makinto finds his second act at EMU

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

A Royal Tale: Nursing alumna Olivia Beiler ’23 finds purpose in patient care

March 3, 2025Last updated April 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

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

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

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