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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Rev. Dr. Shannon Dycus assumes role as EMU interim president
The Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus has taken the baton as EMU’s interim president, officially beginning her role on July 1, 2025. Dr. Dycus previously served as vice president for ... read more about Rev. Dr. Shannon Dycus assumes role as EMU interim president
EMU seeks innovative interim president to lead through strategic transition
Eastern Mennonite University’s Board of Trustees announces the search for its next interim president, seeking a dynamic leader to guide the institution beginning July 1, 2025. This strategic appointment will ... read more about EMU seeks innovative interim president to lead through strategic transition
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
EMU names alumnus, board member new COO/VP of finance
Eastern Mennonite University announces the appointment of Dr. Shawn Ramer ’83 as chief operating officer and vice president of finance. Ramer is a third-generation graduate of EMU and a Board ... read more about EMU names alumnus, board member new COO/VP of finance
EMU’s 2019-20 Annual Report highlights year of challenge, innovation
Eastern Mennonite University has published its President’s Annual Report 2019-20 providing an overview of key events and developments, including important enrollment data, financial information, and progress on Comprehensive Plan goals. ... read more about EMU’s 2019-20 Annual Report highlights year of challenge, innovation
WHSV-3: President Huxman shares excitement with strong recruitment, retention and new ‘Lead Together’ branding
Highlighting the new brand tagline “Lead Together” and recent solid enrollment growth, Eastern Mennonite University’s President Susan Schultz Huxman joined WHSV-3’s Bob Corso for his weekly “1on1” interview segment. In ... read more about WHSV-3: President Huxman shares excitement with strong recruitment, retention and new ‘Lead Together’ branding
EMU response to the rescission of DACA
Dr. Susan Schultz Huxman, president of Eastern Mennonite University, released the following statement to the campus community today [Sept. 6]. Dear EMU community, Like you, I am saddened and troubled ... read more about EMU response to the rescission of DACA
‘Expanding the Legacy, Enlarging the Tent’: Annual faculty-staff conference draws community to Centennial themes
Eastern Mennonite University faculty and staff dipped their hands into bowls of water as they received a blessing on their work for the coming year. The sacred ritual concluded the ... read more about ‘Expanding the Legacy, Enlarging the Tent’: Annual faculty-staff conference draws community to Centennial themes
EMU confers nearly 500 degrees at 99th Commencement
Under a large white tent sheltering hundreds in the audience from sunny skies, Eastern Mennonite University hosted its 99th Commencement Sunday afternoon, April 30. “The Bible commands us to ‘enlarge ... read more about EMU confers nearly 500 degrees at 99th Commencement