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
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New scholarship helps future aviators take flight at EMU
J. Leonard “Len” Hartman (1931-2022) was a man of many talents and interests. The native of Albemarle County, Virginia, worked for the C&O Railroad, was a cattle farmer, and managed ... read more about New scholarship helps future aviators take flight at EMU
‘A heart of service’: Celebrating the legacy of Vira Hershberger
Food service endowment honors longtime dining hall employee For 26 years, the sound of Vira Hershberger’s knife slicing through heads of lettuce was a familiar and comforting rhythm in the ... read more about ‘A heart of service’: Celebrating the legacy of Vira Hershberger
‘A remarkable and beautiful legacy’
$1.54M Weaver bequest for CJP among largest single gifts in EMU history Samuel and Helen Weaver lived to serve others. They gave generously of their time to the churches they ... read more about ‘A remarkable and beautiful legacy’
EMU sees increase in total contributions for 2011
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) experienced a growth of 15 percent over last year in total contributions for the 2011 fiscal year ending June 30. Total contributions were $5,627,312, up $744,555 from fiscal ... read more about EMU sees increase in total contributions for 2011
EMU Giving Sees Slight Increase
Unrestricted contributions of $1,786,000 to Eastern Mennonite University for the 2009-10 fiscal year ending June 30 were up 3.4 percent over the previous year. Total contributions to EMU, including restricted ... read more about EMU Giving Sees Slight Increase
EMU ‘Financially Healthy’
University OKs $28.5M Budget Plus $2.4M In Commons’ Renovation By Heather Bowser, Daily News-Record Most private schools have endured a tough year financially, but Eastern Mennonite University has bucked that ... read more about EMU ‘Financially Healthy’
EMU heartened by contributions amid stressful economy
Total charitable contributions to EMU for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009 were $6,069,782, an increase of 15% over the previous year. This is only the second time in ... read more about EMU heartened by contributions amid stressful economy
University Fund Reaches Record Goal
It took much hard work and an outpouring of donor support, but efforts were rewarded as EMU surpassed its goal for the University Fund for the 2003-2004 fiscal year that ... read more about University Fund Reaches Record Goal