As we celebrate our 110th anniversary, we’re collecting 110 reasons why people love EMU. And we want to hear from you! Maybe it’s a professor who changed your life, a ... read more about What do YOU love about EMU?
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They’re bridge builders, literally
EMU engineers spent their summer linking communities in Eswatini, Africa, through a new footbridge During the rainy season in Eswatini, the Nkomazi (Komati) River floods, submerging the low-lying footbridge used ... read more about They’re bridge builders, literally
Royal Women for EMU inducts six new members
Generations of women from across the EMU community gathered at White Oak Lavender Farm on Sept. 18 to celebrate six women whose leadership and service have helped shape the university. ... read more about Royal Women for EMU inducts six new members
Meet Mage and Wynter, this year’s Yoder/Webb Scholars
EMU has announced its two 2026 Yoder/Webb Scholars. The full-tuition scholarship is EMU’s highest academic award. Recipients are selected based on academic performance, community and extracurricular involvement, creativity, clarity of ... read more about Meet Mage and Wynter, this year’s Yoder/Webb Scholars
EMU ranked among U.S. News’ Best Regional Universities
EMU earned multiple spots in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings, released Sept. 22. The university tied for No. 66 among regional universities in the South and ... read more about EMU ranked among U.S. News’ Best Regional Universities
Power and equity take center stage at Opening Convocation
Students, faculty, and staff members gathered to celebrate the start of a new academic year at Opening Convocation on Aug. 31. Students walking into Lehman Auditorium for the event were ... read more about Power and equity take center stage at Opening Convocation
From the archives: This week in EMU history
Welcome to the first installment of our recurring This week in EMU history series. Using stories from the EMU Archives, we’ll revisit issues of The Weather Vane and other university ... read more about From the archives: This week in EMU history
You’re invited! Homecoming and Inauguration Weekend is this week!
Ten is a number you’ll be seeing a lot at this year’s Homecoming and Inauguration Weekend, held this week. EMU is celebrating the start of its 110th academic year. Its ... read more about You’re invited! Homecoming and Inauguration Weekend is this week!
Outstanding Young Alum Award: Kirk Livers ’11
This is the fourth and final profile about the recipients of EMU’s 2026 Alumni Awards. For more information about the annual awards and a full list of past winners, visit emu.edu/alumni/awards. ... read more about Outstanding Young Alum Award: Kirk Livers ’11
Professor’s debut album a ‘human journey of emotion’
‘Spirit, Body and Soul’ from Dr. David Berry out now on all major streaming platforms A new album of original compositions from Dr. David Berry, associate professor of music and ... read more about Professor’s debut album a ‘human journey of emotion’