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Thoughts of Thanksgiving: Fall 2022

November 17, 2022Last updated November 28, 2022 by EMU Communications

Psalm 107:1 O give thanks to the Lord, for God is good; for God’s steadfast love endures for ever. As we move into the Thanksgiving season in the United States, we

Homecoming and Family Weekend 2022: A ‘Roaring’ Success (we love you, Herm!)

October 10, 2022Last updated October 25, 2022 by Lauren Jefferson

EMU students, faculty, staff, family, friends and alumni gathered for the annual three-day celebration of all things Royal — and all the things that make EMU such a special place!

Common Grounds Coffeehouse and new student union celebrates grand opening

October 7, 2022Last updated October 12, 2022 by Lauren Jefferson

Just in time for Homecoming and Family Weekend, EMU’s renovated Common Grounds Coffeehouse is open for business. Approximately 200 EMU students, faculty and staff attended the Grand Reopening and ribbon-cutting

Inaugural Royals Go Downtown event connects students, H’burg businesses

September 23, 2022Last updated September 24, 2022 by EMU Communications

More than 200 Royals headed to downtown Harrisonburg Thursday evening for the first, and hopefully annual, Royals Go Downtown event. Following the EMU Pep Band, the group started at Magpie

EMU ranked sixth among Virginia liberal arts colleges by Niche

September 9, 2022Last updated September 12, 2022 by EMU Communications

In a nationwide survey, Eastern Mennonite University earned several top rankings, including #5 out of 26 Best Small Colleges in Virginia, from Niche’s 2023 Best College Rankings, released in August.

Crossroads Summer 2022 magazine showcases track and field successes, new facility plans

August 30, 2022Last updated September 12, 2022 by EMU Communications

Even if track and field isn’t your jam, you’ll find plenty to celebrate about this special Royals athletics program in the Summer 2022 issue of Crossroads in mailboxes this month.

Harrisonburg ranked among the 10 Most Livable College Towns

August 12, 2022Last updated August 16, 2022 by EMU Communications

“Harrisonburg’s outdoor attractions, culture and diversity make it one of the Most Livable College Towns in America.” Harrisonburg was selected among the 10 Most Livable College Towns in America

Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival celebrates 30 years and artistic director transition

June 1, 2022Last updated August 24, 2022 by EMU Communications

The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival (SVBF) celebrates two monumental occasions: its 30th anniversary and the retirement of founder and artistic director Ken Nafziger after 30 years of leadership. The festival,

EMU hosts historic first Lavender Graduation and other LGBTQ+ events

May 25, 2022Last updated May 30, 2022 by Lauren Jefferson

This spring, Eastern Mennonite University hosted its first Lavender Graduation to honor LGBTQ+ graduates and alumni. The event recognizes LGBTQ students of all races and ethnicities and acknowledges their achievement

Office of DEI announces 2022 Inclusive Excellence Grant awardees

April 25, 2022Last updated May 2, 2022 by EMU Communications

Eastern Mennonite University’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion announces the recipients of the inaugural Inclusive Excellence Grants. The program, which started this academic year, offers EMU faculty, staff, and

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