While the weather outside is expected to get downright frightful—with some forecasts calling for 8 to 16 inches of snow in the Shenandoah Valley—staying inside can be insightful. Check out ... read more about 3 ways to spend your snow days indoors
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MLK Day 2026: ‘Environmental justice is a civil rights issue’
EMU celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with focus on sustainability EMU hosted its ninth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 19, featuring a series of events ... read more about MLK Day 2026: ‘Environmental justice is a civil rights issue’
EMU hosts MLK celebration with full lineup of events
EMU will host its ninth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 19. This year’s lineup of events includes a convocation with author and philosophy professor Olúfẹ́mi O. ... read more about EMU hosts MLK celebration with full lineup of events
Arts and Lectures Calendar for spring 2026
This listing includes events for the spring semester at EMU. To see most current details, additional events, and further information, please visit the events calendar at: emu.edu/events EMU News often publishes ... read more about Arts and Lectures Calendar for spring 2026
PHOTO GALLERY: Students return to campus for Opening Convocation
EMU started off the spring semester strong with a campuswide convocation. The event, held at Lehman Auditorium on Wednesday morning, featured live music from students Miriam Rhodes, Naomi Kratzer, and ... read more about PHOTO GALLERY: Students return to campus for Opening Convocation
The ABCs of EMU
When it comes to our beloved university, these are a few—erm, 26—of our favorite things… A is for Anabaptism While respect for people of all faith traditions is central to ... read more about The ABCs of EMU
EMU recognizes standout students, announces Engage Award winners
EMU honored students for their accomplishments at the Fall 2025 Student Recognition Celebration, held Wednesday morning in Lehman Auditorium. “This event is about lifting one another up,” said Tyler Goss, ... read more about EMU recognizes standout students, announces Engage Award winners
EMU’s top 10 news stories of 2025
Stories about EMU’s new interim president, the Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus, dominated traffic to our news site this year, with two pieces about her leadership landing in the Top ... read more about EMU’s top 10 news stories of 2025
PHOTO GALLERY: Royals spread holiday cheer in Harrisonburg parade
EMU brought the Royal blue to the Harrisonburg Holiday Parade on Saturday, Dec. 6. Check out these photos of the event shot by Macson McGuigan ’17, visual media manager for ... read more about PHOTO GALLERY: Royals spread holiday cheer in Harrisonburg parade
Note-writing event brings together community for the holidays
For River Lynch, an EMU sophomore majoring in digital media and political science, Friday’s note-writing event brought him full circle. Lynch remembers receiving his own handwritten card during the holidays ... read more about Note-writing event brings together community for the holidays