It was in the rainforest of Borneo, alone for hours at a time and a day’s boat ride from the nearest town, that Dr. Deborah Lawrence first felt a deep ... read more about Climate scientist Dr. Deborah Lawrence opens ACE Fest with keynote address
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Kaleb Wyse ’10 shares gardening tips on ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’
Kaleb Wyse ’10, an accounting and business administration grad who hosts the “Wyse Guide” lifestyle blog and YouTube channel, shared some trendy spring gardening ideas on an April 10 segment ... read more about Kaleb Wyse ’10 shares gardening tips on ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’
‘Thank you for being my stepping stone’: Intensive English Program honors two fall 2025 graduates
EMU’s Intensive English Program (IEP) celebrated the accomplishments of its two fall 2025 graduates at a ceremony in Martin Chapel on Wednesday, April 8. The graduates, Alberto Mederos and Jany ... read more about ‘Thank you for being my stepping stone’: Intensive English Program honors two fall 2025 graduates
Cardiologist Ben Ruth ’09 receives prized Golden Stethoscope Award
Award is considered “one of the highest honors a Sentara RMH physician can receive” Dr. Ben Ruth ’09, a noninvasive cardiologist with Sentara Cardiology Specialists in Harrisonburg, received the 2026 ... read more about Cardiologist Ben Ruth ’09 receives prized Golden Stethoscope Award
Noted environmental scientist to present ACE Fest keynote on Wednesday
Dr. Deborah Lawrence, chief scientist and director of forest and land at Calyx Global, to speak about ‘our connection to nature’ ACE Fest Keynote AddressDate: Wednesday, April 15Time: 10:15-11:15 a.m.Location: ... read more about Noted environmental scientist to present ACE Fest keynote on Wednesday
EMU announces 2026 Cords of Distinction honorees
Ten graduating seniors are Eastern Mennonite University’s 2026 Cords of Distinction recipients. They will wear blue and gold cords signifying their achievement during the 2026 Commencement. A special ceremony honoring ... read more about EMU announces 2026 Cords of Distinction honorees
Professor’s backyard pond makes it onto cover of national magazine
In the spring 2026 issue of National Wildlife Magazine, Steven David Johnson, professor of Visual and Communication Arts (VACA) at EMU, writes about how his daughter’s school project building a ... read more about Professor’s backyard pond makes it onto cover of national magazine
Joyce Beachy ’25 found friendship in faculty at EMU
Joyce Beachy ’25 first arrived on EMU’s campus as a student in January 2023. It was midway through the academic year, and everyone else already seemed well-acquainted with the campus ... read more about Joyce Beachy ’25 found friendship in faculty at EMU
EMU awarded $1.39M federal grant for STEM, nursing programs
EMU has been granted $1.39 million in federal funding to upgrade and expand the laboratory equipment used by STEM and nursing majors. The investment will enhance undergraduate education, expand research ... read more about EMU awarded $1.39M federal grant for STEM, nursing programs
Campus community celebrates Easter at worship service
EMU celebrated Easter with a morning of worshipful music, biblical readings, and reflections on the holiday’s significance during a campus worship service at Martin Chapel on Wednesday. The service was ... read more about Campus community celebrates Easter at worship service