The free “Wit & Wisdom” program, designed for adults age 50 and older, invites community members of all experience levels to explore the works and worlds of William Shakespeare. The weekly sessions are held Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Old Common Grounds (University Commons 177) at EMU. ... read more about EMU partners with Eunoia Theatre for Shakespeare discussion group from Jacquelynn Dobrin | Rocktown Now
Eastern Mennonite University awarded 313 degrees during its 108th annual Commencement on Sunday, May 3. The total included 171 undergraduate degrees, 129 graduate degrees, 10 seminary degrees, and three doctor ... read more about EMU’s 108th Commencement sends forth 304 graduates
In her address to the 304 graduates gathered at Yoder Arena for EMU’s 108th annual Commencement on Sunday afternoon, Dr. Angela J. Lederach quoted the late Kenyan peacebuilder Dekha Ibrahim ... read more about Commencement speaker Dr. Lederach says EMU and CJP alumni taught her to ‘speak the language of justice’
You’re not alone in this world, you see.You’ll always have a beloved community.We’re here to back you up when you fall. So go bravely, but please call.— Makinto, “Go Bravely, But ... read more about Graduates ‘look forward with courage’ at 2026 Graduate Celebration and Sending
Holding back tears and sharing laughter, family, friends, faculty, and the EMU community came together in the MainStage Theater on Saturday to honor the perseverance, compassion, and determination of the ... read more about ‘What a beautiful space’: EMU’s 2026 Donning of the Kente Ceremony recognizes graduates’ roots
Sixteen EMU nursing graduates marked a major milestone Saturday morning during a pinning and commissioning ceremony at Lehman Auditorium. The annual event symbolizes the completion of their education, their entry ... read more about Pinning ceremony honors nursing graduates from Class of 2026
A “Disagree Together” discussion series, held across three consecutive Thursdays in March, provided a space for students of varying political identities to engage in conversation, ask the tough questions they ... read more about SGA, political clubs provide students a space to ‘Disagree Together’
Koran Rucker crowned champion of men’s hammer throw and discus EMU welcomed hundreds of student-athletes, coaches, and spectators from schools across the Old Dominion Athletic Conference on Friday and Saturday, ... read more about Track and field championships return to EMU
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
What to know if you’re attending EMU’s commencement events Commencement is fast approaching, bringing a full weekend of events and ceremonies honoring this year’s graduating class. Here are answers to ... read more about A 2026 visitor’s guide to graduation