Special ‘Mornings with the Mayor’ Convocation pays tribute to President Huxman and other women shaping our campus There’s a new morning talk show host in town, and she’s here to ... read more about EMU celebrates its phenomenal women leaders
Celeste Thomas
LSA students distribute red ‘Know Your Rights’ cards in support of Harrisonburg’s immigrant community
I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, or sign or hand you any documents based on my 5th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. This ... read more about LSA students distribute red ‘Know Your Rights’ cards in support of Harrisonburg’s immigrant community
EMU hosts eighth annual ‘day on’ to celebrate life, legacy of MLK
Eastern Mennonite University hosted a full day of events on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This marked the eighth annual day of education, learning ... read more about EMU hosts eighth annual ‘day on’ to celebrate life, legacy of MLK
Free Food Room seeks donations to continue operating
For the past two years, the EMU Free Food Room has supported members of the campus community experiencing food insecurity. Inside the room, located in the Ammon Heatwole House at ... read more about Free Food Room seeks donations to continue operating
Sixth annual Donning of the Kente ceremony honors grads, their heritage and valued mentors
Last weekend, the Eastern Mennonite University community honored approximately 30 students at the sixth annual Donning of the Kente Ceremony. The ceremony, always the first of the Commencement events, recognizes ... read more about Sixth annual Donning of the Kente ceremony honors grads, their heritage and valued mentors
Community leader Stan Maclin connected EMU to local activism
Stan Maclin GC ’01 (ministry studies), the community organizer, pastor, educator, and tireless advocate for racial and social justice in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and beyond, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2021, at ... read more about Community leader Stan Maclin connected EMU to local activism
Black Student Alliance hosts dedication ceremony for Black Lives Matter mural
Forever. That’s how long senior Johnny Gabriel Prioleau III hopes the newest art at Eastern Mennonite University will last. Prioleau, along with fellow members of EMU’s Black Student Alliance, and ... read more about Black Student Alliance hosts dedication ceremony for Black Lives Matter mural
Twenty-two grads look forward to fall Donning of the Kente ceremony
The Donning of the Kente ceremony is traditionally the first event of Eastern Mennonite University’s Commencement ceremonies. This spring’s event, along with other graduation events, has been postponed until fall ... read more about Twenty-two grads look forward to fall Donning of the Kente ceremony
Former NAACP president preaches Black history, past and present, is God’s movement among us and touches us all
It took a few years of persistence and many phone calls on the part of Eastern Mennonite University’s Director of Multicultural Services Celeste Thomas to bring The Rev. Dr. Cornell ... read more about Former NAACP president preaches Black history, past and present, is God’s movement among us and touches us all
MLK Day 2020 at EMU in photos
Eastern Mennonite University’s MLK Day celebrations included service projects, lectures and workshops, a convocation, film showings and much more. Enjoy photos of highlighted events by Macson McGuigan, Kiana Childress and ... read more about MLK Day 2020 at EMU in photos