Myron S. Augsburger, college president, evangelist, theologian, pastor and author, recognized nationally for his ecumenical influence and passion for gospel-centered peacemaking, died Oct. 15 at the age of 97. ... read more about EMU president, evangelist dies at 97 from Anabaptist World
Two well-known members of the local theater community are coming together to star in a production of Samuel Beckett’s “Endgame” this weekend at Eastern Mennonite University. ... read more about Well-known local actors to perform Samuel Beckett’s ‘Endgame’ at EMU from Lori D’Angelo | Daily News-Record
Enrollment continues to trend up at EMU, with the school continuing to grow on its Harrisonburg and Lancaster, Pa., campuses. ... read more about EMU once again makes gains in freshman enrollment from Shane Mettlen | Daily News-Record
Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience (STAR) emerged from the ashes of Sept. 11, when hundreds of millions of people were grieving over the deaths and destruction caused by the attacks. The evidence-based training program offered by EMU teaches people how to understand trauma, stop cycles of violence, and build healing resilience. Twenty-five years later, STAR is still changing lives. ... read more about Twenty-five years after Sept. 11 attacks, STAR program still shines from Susan Kim | Mennonite Disaster Service
Congratulations to Sally Landis Derstine ’82 and Kate Landis ’24, recipients of Dock Mennonite Academy’s 2026 Alumni of the Year awards. Derstine received the Outstanding Achievement award, while Landis was named Young Alum of the Year. ... read more about EMU alumnae receive 2026 Dock Alumni of the Year awards from Dock Mennonite Academy
Harrisonburg City Public Schools recently announced three alumni among its new leaders for the 2026-27 school year: Phillip Mark Mace ’90, athletic director at Rocktown High School; Isaiah Dottin-Carter MA ’22, dean of students at Skyline Middle School; and Sharon Salinas GC ’26, assistant director of human resources for Harrisonburg City Public Schools. ... read more about EMU alumni named to leadership roles in Harrisonburg schools from Rocktown Now
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
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
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
Forbes included Harrisonburg on its list of the top 25 places to retire in 2026, describing it as a “charming Shenandoah Valley college town” home to EMU and James Madison University. ... read more about Forbes mentions EMU in ‘Best Places to Retire’ list from Michael Russo | WHSV-TV3