commencement Archives

EMU Lancaster celebrates Class of 2024 graduates

May 14, 2024Last updated May 14, 2024 by Ryan Cornell

Perseverance. It’s a word frequently used to describe the graduates of EMU at Lancaster. Many of them earn their degrees while raising families, working full-time jobs and caring for aging

EMU’s 106th Commencement celebrates 357 graduates

May 9, 2024Last updated May 9, 2024 by Ryan Cornell, photos by Macson McGuigan, Cassidy Walker and Jon Styer

Eastern Mennonite University awarded 366 total degrees (with some students earning more than one degree) at its 106th annual Commencement on Sunday, May 5, 2024. The total included 207 undergraduate

Power of agape love, kindness at heart of 106th Commencement address

May 9, 2024Last updated May 9, 2024 by Ryan Cornell, photos by Macson McGuigan, Cassidy Walker and Jon Styer

Business leader and philanthropist Jose Koshy, class of ’76, delivered a Commencement address on Sunday, May 5, 2024, about the power of agape love and kindness. What is ‘agape love’?Agape love,

Photos, remarks from 2024 CJP Graduation

May 9, 2024Last updated May 9, 2024 by Ryan Cornell, photos by Macson McGuigan/EMU

The Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) at EMU sent its graduates off into the world with words of praise and encouragement at its annual Celebration of Blessings on Sunday,

Graduates encouraged to embrace ‘sweetness of doing nothing’ at Baccalaureate

May 9, 2024Last updated May 9, 2024 by Ryan Cornell, photos by Macson McGuigan/EMU

Senior class gift to renovate fire pit dedicated to Nathan Longenecker The undergraduate students who graduated last weekend hold a special place in EMU history, said President Dr. Susan Schultz

Photos, names of 2024 graduates honored at Donning of the Kente Ceremony

May 9, 2024Last updated May 9, 2024 by Ryan Cornell, photos by Macson McGuigan/EMU

More than 30 graduates were honored at EMU’s ninth annual Donning of the Kente Ceremony at MainStage Theater on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The cultural ceremony celebrates graduates who recognize

‘You have transformed our campus’

May 9, 2024Last updated May 9, 2024 by Ryan Cornell, photos by Jon Styer/At Ease Design & Consulting

Third annual Lavender Graduation honors achievements, contributions from LGBTQ+ students EMU hosted its third annual Lavender Graduation on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in the Old Common Grounds space (University Commons

Tributes by faculty, staff for 2024 Cords of Distinction honorees

May 9, 2024Last updated May 9, 2024 by Ryan Cornell, photos by Macson McGuigan/EMU

Ten graduating EMU seniors were honored as Cords of Distinction recipients in a special ceremony on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Martin Chapel. The honor is one of the university’s

A visitor’s guide to graduation

April 29, 2024Last updated April 29, 2024 by EMU Communications

What to know if you’re attending EMU’s commencement events Commencement is fast approaching, bringing along a series of events and ceremonies to honor the dedication of this year’s graduating class.

EMU announces 2024 Cords of Distinction honorees

April 26, 2024Last updated April 26, 2024 by EMU Communications

Ten graduating seniors are Eastern Mennonite University’s 2024 Cords of Distinction recipients. They will wear blue and gold cords signifying their achievement during the 2024 Commencement. Faculty, staff, administrators and fellow

Quick Links