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 ... read more about EMU Dean’s List, fall semester 2025
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Biology alum recognized for outstanding achievements in chemical ecology
One EMU grad is creating quite the buzz. Nathan Derstine ’10, a chemical ecologist and physiologist whose research focuses on insect pheromones, was recently recognized for his groundbreaking work on ... read more about Biology alum recognized for outstanding achievements in chemical ecology
Doctoral student lands prized nursing scholarship
Margaret Furr ’01 says that EMU prepared her well to not only see nursing as an art and a science, but also as a service. “It’s all of those things,” ... read more about Doctoral student lands prized nursing scholarship
Meet Zainab and Kayden, this year’s Yoder/Webb Scholars
EMU has announced its two 2025 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 Zainab and Kayden, this year’s Yoder/Webb Scholars
EMU senior showcases cancer research on global stage
One science-minded senior is showcasing EMU’s brand of academic excellence on the world stage. Roumany Sefin, who is double majoring in medical laboratory science and business administration, with minors in ... read more about EMU senior showcases cancer research on global stage
Computer science major wins prize at Harvard hackathon
The problem of climate change can seem daunting, and individual efforts often feel like they don’t amount to much in solving it. This quandary led Abraham Mekonnen, a rising senior ... read more about Computer science major wins prize at Harvard hackathon
EMU Dean’s List, Spring Semester 2025
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 ... read more about EMU Dean’s List, Spring Semester 2025
Engineering students bring EMU planetarium back to life
A team of recent EMU graduates reached for the stars in their senior capstone project. Members of the Class of 2025 Micaiah Landis, Adam Stoltzfus, Laura Benner, Hellena Gebremedhin, Lleyton ... read more about Engineering students bring EMU planetarium back to life
EMU codebreakers once again take first place in annual Kryptos challenge
It’s basically a matter of problem-solving. That’s how Laura Benner ’25, an engineering and computer science double major, described cracking the 2025 international Kryptos Codebreaking Competition. Joining her on the ... read more about EMU codebreakers once again take first place in annual Kryptos challenge
EMU’s Intensive English Program provides a welcoming environment of learning and friendship
“Teacher, what does ‘about’ mean?” Native speakers of a language intuitively understand prepositions, but many would be hard-pressed to explain them to someone who is learning the language. Native speakers ... read more about EMU’s Intensive English Program provides a welcoming environment of learning and friendship