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EMU seeks innovative interim president to lead through strategic transition

January 27, 2025Last updated January 27, 2025 by EMU Communications

Eastern Mennonite University’s Board of Trustees announces the search for its next interim president, seeking a dynamic leader to guide the institution beginning July 1, 2025. This strategic appointment will

Seminary welcomes applicants to its accredited Doctor of Ministry program

January 24, 2025Last updated January 24, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

When faculty from Eastern Mennonite Seminary met to develop the school’s new Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Peacemaking and Social Change degree, Program Director Dr. Jacob Cook said they designed

$2M NSF grant creates access, belonging for STEM majors at EMU

January 22, 2025Last updated January 21, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

A $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation provides scholarships, mentorship, tutoring and other support services for high-achieving, income-eligible STEM majors at EMU. The grant, awarded through the NSF’s

EMU hosts eighth annual ‘day on’ to celebrate life, legacy of MLK

January 21, 2025Last updated January 22, 2025 by Ryan Cornell, Photos by Macson McGuigan/EMU

Eastern Mennonite University hosted a full day of events on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This marked the eighth annual day of education, learning

Nine students complete DC internships at WCSC over fall 2024

January 17, 2025Last updated January 17, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

Six Eastern Mennonite University students, two Bethel College students and one Bluffton University student gained professional experience last fall at the Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC). The center, located in the nation’s

EMU Dean’s List, Fall Semester 2024

January 16, 2025Last updated January 17, 2025 by EMU Communications

The Dean’s List, compiled at the end of each semester, includes degree-seeking students who achieve a semester GPA of at least 3.75 with no W, I, or F grades for 12

Arts and Lectures Calendar for Spring 2025

January 15, 2025Last updated January 22, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

This listing includes events for the spring semester at Eastern Mennonite University. To see most current details, additional events and further information, please visit the events calendar at: emu.edu/events EMU

EMU’s Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival to receive $12K award from the National Endowment for the Arts

January 15, 2025Last updated January 15, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival (SVBF), a program of Eastern Mennonite University, has been approved for a $12,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the federal agency

EMU to host MLK Jr. Celebration

January 13, 2025Last updated January 19, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

This story has been updated to reflect changes due to inclement weather. Eastern Mennonite University will host the eighth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Sunday, Jan. 19, and

EMU remembers legacy of Jimmy Carter

January 9, 2025Last updated January 17, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

This story has been updated to add a missing graduation year. Eastern Mennonite University joins the nation in mourning the late former President Jimmy Carter, who was known for his

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