Generations of women from across the EMU community gathered at White Oak Lavender Farm on Sept. 18 to celebrate six women whose leadership and service have helped shape the university. ... read more about Royal Women for EMU inducts six new members
Advancement
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 names Nathan K. Leopard as new advancement VP
Longtime fundraiser and advancement professional led efforts at Virginia Tech and Penn State EMU announced on Thursday it has named Nathan K. Leopard as its new vice president for advancement. ... read more about EMU names Nathan K. Leopard as new advancement VP
LovEMU Giving Day raises over $400K for first time ever
For the past several months, we called on EMU’s faithful flock of supporters to help us celebrate the 10th annual LovEMU Giving Day by giving more than ever before—for our ... read more about LovEMU Giving Day raises over $400K for first time ever
A T-shirt cannon, a lip-sync battle, and Herm on an e-bike, oh my!
Spirited pep rally kicks off LovEMU Giving Day 2026 Herm was missing. The crowd of faculty, staff, students, and alumni at Yoder Arena for Wednesday morning’s LovEMU Pep Rally called ... read more about A T-shirt cannon, a lip-sync battle, and Herm on an e-bike, oh my!
WATCH NOW: Become a part of LovEMU Giving Day history!
LovEMU Giving Day is Wednesday, April 1. Join us on campus and at love.emu.edu to make this year's giving day the best one yet for our staff, our faculty, our students, and...for the record! ... read more about WATCH NOW: Become a part of LovEMU Giving Day history! from EMU Communications
‘This is something she would’ve supported’: Alumnus donates $90K to new intercultural fund in memory of late wife
Intercultural Programs Alumni Grant Fund increases access for students, provides stipends for faculty leaders A fall 1981 intercultural to Jerusalem left a lasting impression on the late Christine Good Shenk ... read more about ‘This is something she would’ve supported’: Alumnus donates $90K to new intercultural fund in memory of late wife
EMU’s Deanna Reed named to Top 50 Women Leaders of Virginia for 2026
Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed, director of alumni engagement and community connections at EMU, was named among the Top 50 Women Leaders of Virginia for 2026. “This year’s honorees…(guide) organizations that keep essential functions running and build the businesses and institutions shaping Virginia’s communities,” the online list of leaders says. ... read more about EMU’s Deanna Reed named to Top 50 Women Leaders of Virginia for 2026 from Women We Admire
Longtime advancement VP switching gears and staying on
After 21 years at the helm, Shisler ’81 looks forward to new advisory role Kirk Shisler ’81 wants to make one thing very clear: He’s not retiring. At least not ... read more about Longtime advancement VP switching gears and staying on
‘EMU is family’: Highlights from Homecoming 2025
As Dorothy “Dottie” Nolt Weber ’75 can attest, there’s a special kind of magic in the air in the days leading up to Homecoming. The retired teacher, who taught for ... read more about ‘EMU is family’: Highlights from Homecoming 2025