From God and grammar to the goings-on at a neighboring school and a new name for EMU’s D.C. program, this week’s trip through the archives reveals what was on the ... read more about From the archives: This week in EMU history
Campus life
A history-making homecoming
Momentous weekend celebrates inauguration of EMU’s 10th president Homecoming and Inauguration Weekend 2026 was one for the history books. It featured a first-of-its-kind gala that celebrated EMU’s history, a concert ... read more about A history-making homecoming
‘A MOMENTOUS DAY’
EMU formally inaugurates President Dycus in historic investiture ceremony Beginning at the 10th hour of the 10th day of the 10th month of EMU’s 110th year, an investiture ceremony in ... read more about ‘A MOMENTOUS DAY’
Alumni impact, influence, and inspire at TenTalks
EMU hosted its annual TenTalks event Saturday afternoon, featuring Alumni of the Year Eric Brubaker ’01 and Trent Wagler ’02 of The Steel Wheels, Distinguished Service Award recipient Cynthia Lapp ... read more about Alumni impact, influence, and inspire at TenTalks
EMU inducts four athletes into Hall of Honor
Four former student-athletes were inducted into the EMU Athletics Hall of Honor on Oct. 9. The 25th annual ceremony, held at MainStage Theater, featured tributes to 2026 honorees Sarah Roth ... read more about EMU inducts four athletes into Hall of Honor
All-Black Affair celebrates new chapter in EMU’s history
Yoder Arena took on an air of elegance on Oct. 9 as donors and other university supporters gathered for The Inaugural Evening: An All-Black Affair, a gala celebrating EMU’s history. ... read more about All-Black Affair celebrates new chapter in EMU’s history
Golden Alumni Luncheon welcomes Class of 1976
Former classmates reminisced about their time on campus at EMU’s Golden Alumni Luncheon, held at Martin Chapel for alumni who attended Eastern Mennonite 50 years ago or more. Nathan Leopard, ... read more about Golden Alumni Luncheon welcomes Class of 1976
Patricia Grace King ’89 headlines Writers Read
EMU welcomed author Patricia Grace King ’89 back to campus Oct. 8 for a Writers Read featuring selections from her new book, Those Who Vanish. The event, moderated by Esther ... read more about Patricia Grace King ’89 headlines Writers Read
EMU celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
EMU welcomed Chief Walt “Red Hawk” Brown to campus on Monday, in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Chief Brown, a leader of the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Southampton County, ... read more about EMU celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
From the archives: This week in EMU history
It’s time for another installment of our This week in EMU history series. This week, we discovered stories about global tensions, political distrust, and concerns about emerging technology, showing just ... read more about From the archives: This week in EMU history