Last year, Sarah Regan ‘18 singlehandedly inspired two new traditions at EMU. The assistant director of auxiliary services created a holiday diorama complete with detailed clay figurines depicting each of ... read more about Advent greetings, Christmas tidings and back by popular demand, ‘Sarah’s Facilities Management Team Claymation Christmas II’
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 ... read more about Thoughts of Thanksgiving: Fall 2022
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! ... read more about Homecoming and Family Weekend 2022: A ‘Roaring’ Success (we love you, Herm!)
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 ... read more about Common Grounds Coffeehouse and new student union celebrates grand opening
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 ... read more about Inaugural Royals Go Downtown event connects students, H’burg businesses
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. ... read more about EMU ranked sixth among Virginia liberal arts colleges by Niche
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. ... read more about Crossroads Summer 2022 magazine showcases track and field successes, new facility plans
“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 ... read more about Harrisonburg ranked among the 10 Most Livable College Towns
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, ... read more about Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival celebrates 30 years and artistic director transition
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 ... read more about EMU hosts historic first Lavender Graduation and other LGBTQ+ events