This is the first of four profiles about the 2026 inductees of the EMU Athletic Hall of Honor. For more information about the Hall of Honor and a full list ... read more about Hall of Honor: Ryan Eshleman-Robles ’13
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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
Four professors honored as endowed chairs
EMU is proud to announce that four of its esteemed faculty members have been appointed as endowed chairs, effective fall 2026. The appointments were confirmed by the EMU Board of ... read more about Four professors honored as endowed chairs
EMU alumnus leads Lynchburg’s doctor of medical science program
Dr. Blake Rogers ’14 has been named director of the University of Lynchburg’s doctor of medical science (DMSc) program. He joined the faculty in 2024 as associate program director. According to ... read more about EMU alumnus leads Lynchburg’s doctor of medical science program
For the record: Olga Salama ’29 finds passion and purpose
Editor’s Note: This profile is the third of six stories about students and alumni leading up to the 10th annual LovEMU Giving Day on April 1. For more information about ... read more about For the record: Olga Salama ’29 finds passion and purpose
For cost-conscious college students, new S-STEM Scholarship offers much-needed relief
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
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
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
$2M NSF grant creates access, belonging for STEM majors at EMU
A $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation provides scholarships, mentorship, tutoring and other support services for high-achieving, income-eligible STEM majors at EMU. The grant, awarded through the NSF’s ... read more about $2M NSF grant creates access, belonging for STEM majors at EMU
EMU student wins coveted Rhodes Scholarship
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) is pleased to announce that senior Meredith Lehman, from Dover, Ohio, has been named a recipient of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. Lehman was one of only ... read more about EMU student wins coveted Rhodes Scholarship