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Noted environmental scientist to present ACE Fest keynote on Wednesday

April 10, 2026Last updated April 10, 2026 by Ryan Cornell

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

April 10, 2026Last updated April 13, 2026 by EMU Communications

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

For cost-conscious college students, new S-STEM Scholarship offers much-needed relief 

February 4, 2026Last updated February 3, 2026 by Ryan Cornell

Jose Lopez Vasquez is a junior at EMU, a first-generation college student, and a reservist in the U.S. Marine Corps. Like many students on campus, he is mindful of the ... read more about For cost-conscious college students, new S-STEM Scholarship offers much-needed relief 

Volleyballer-turned-veterinarian Prock ’12 helps people through their pets

January 23, 2026Last updated January 23, 2026 by Ryan Cornell

Veterinarian Nolan Prock ’12 remembers one of his earliest patients. It was a frog. And Prock, a biology major in the Pre-Professional Health Sciences (PPHS) program at EMU, was tasked ... read more about Volleyballer-turned-veterinarian Prock ’12 helps people through their pets

EMU Dean’s List, fall semester 2025

January 9, 2026 by EMU Communications

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

Biology alum recognized for outstanding achievements in chemical ecology

October 15, 2025Last updated October 16, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

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

September 24, 2025Last updated September 23, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

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

September 9, 2025Last updated September 8, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

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

June 3, 2025Last updated June 27, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

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

May 29, 2025Last updated June 3, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

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

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