EMU President Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus wrapped up the second day of her term with fireworks. Speaking to a crowd gathered in Downtown Harrisonburg on Thursday, July 2, to ... read more about EMU celebrates America’s 250th
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EMU’s Astral Recording Studio partners with local high schoolers on album project
When students in the Harrisonburg High School Fine Arts Academy began looking for a studio to record their senior capstone project, they found one right in their own backyard. The ... read more about EMU’s Astral Recording Studio partners with local high schoolers on album project
We run this city
Harrisonburg City Manager Ande Banks ’97 says EMU prepared him for a career of leadership and service Ande Banks ’97, city manager of Harrisonburg since 2022, says leading the place ... read more about We run this city
Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus named 10th president of EMU
Eastern Mennonite University announced Monday, June 22, that it has named the Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus as its 10th president. Dycus, who has led the university as interim president ... read more about Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus named 10th president of EMU
EMU’s Free Food Room combats food insecurity year-round
Members of EMU’s Food Insecurity Task Force led university faculty and staff on a tour of the Free Food Room earlier this month. The campus resource, located at the Ammon ... read more about EMU’s Free Food Room combats food insecurity year-round
Alumnus joins App State as associate AD
Dr. Parker Leap ’15 has been hired as associate athletics director for sport psychology and mental wellness at Appalachian State University. A former Royals soccer forward, Leap earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from EMU. ... read more about Alumnus joins App State as associate AD from Appalachian State University Athletics
New art therapy minor launches at EMU this fall
A new art therapy minor for students majoring in studio art, psychology, and art education will be offered at EMU this fall. Combining coursework in Visual and Communication Arts (VACA) ... read more about New art therapy minor launches at EMU this fall
Former basketball coach in new role with ESPN+
Kirby Dean ’92, head coach of the EMU men’s basketball team from 2003-18, is an analyst on broadcasts of JMU men’s basketball games for ESPN+. ... read more about Former basketball coach in new role with ESPN+ from Augusta Free Press
Finding his footing
Athlete-turned-assistant coach Nate McGhee ’24, MBA ’26, whose collegiate volleyball dreams were once dashed, says EMU gave him a second chance to succeed When Nate McGhee ’24, MBA ’26, arrived ... read more about Finding his footing
EMU partners with Eunoia Theatre for Shakespeare discussion group
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