Eight months into her interim presidency, Rev. Dr. Dycus reflects on progress made and the path ahead When the Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus took the reins as EMU’s interim ... read more about Called to serve and lead
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‘A living, evolving experiment in education’: D.C. program turns 50
Alumni reunite to share memories, stories from their time in the program The EMU Washington Semester program started off in the fall of 1976 as a “high-risk proposition,” recalls Phil ... read more about ‘A living, evolving experiment in education’: D.C. program turns 50
International Food Festival offers students a taste of cultures around the world
EMU’s 12th annual International Food Festival returned to University Commons on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The festival, hosted by the International Students Organization (ISO) and the International Food Festival Committee, ... read more about International Food Festival offers students a taste of cultures around the world
One year into his council term, alumnus continues to provide a voice for the voiceless
Alsaadun MA ’17, Harrisonburg’s first refugee councilmember, advocates for local immigrant community No matter where you come from or which language you speak, there is a place for you in ... read more about One year into his council term, alumnus continues to provide a voice for the voiceless
EMU announces fall 2024, spring 2025 Inclusive Excellence Grant awards
Eastern Mennonite University’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion announces the recipients of the Inclusive Excellence Grants for fall 2024 and spring 2025. Each grant, awarded at $1,200, supports initiatives that foster ... read more about EMU announces fall 2024, spring 2025 Inclusive Excellence Grant awards
International Food Festival returns to EMU, reflects rich diversity on campus
They came, they saw, they con-Kurd. Aram Hanson, an instructor in EMU’s Intensive English Program (IEP), along with two of his IEP students, Dastan and Shalaw, conquered the competition at ... read more about International Food Festival returns to EMU, reflects rich diversity on campus
LGBTQ+ activist to present Queer History Month keynote
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 15Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Common Grounds, EMU University Commons, 1307 Park Road, HarrisonburgCost: Free (RSVP needed to attend) Annabeth Roeschley, executive director of the Brethren Mennonite Council for ... read more about LGBTQ+ activist to present Queer History Month keynote
EMU enrolls most diverse class in school’s history, sees graduate recruitment growth
Eastern Mennonite University has released its fall 2024 enrollment and retention figures, which reflect its ongoing commitment to belonging with significant growth in the percentage of incoming students who identify ... read more about EMU enrolls most diverse class in school’s history, sees graduate recruitment growth
Professors David Evans, Kate Clark receive Hertzler-Koshy Faculty Fellowship awards
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has announced the two recipients of its 2024-2025 Hertzler-Koshy Faculty Fellowship grant awards: Dr. David EvansSeminary Associate Professor of History and Intercultural ... read more about Professors David Evans, Kate Clark receive Hertzler-Koshy Faculty Fellowship awards
EMU announces fall 2023, spring 2024 Inclusive Excellence Grant awards
Eastern Mennonite University’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion announces the recipients of the Inclusive Excellence Grants for fall 2023 and spring 2024. The program offers faculty, staff, and students the opportunity ... read more about EMU announces fall 2023, spring 2024 Inclusive Excellence Grant awards