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EMU seeks innovative interim president to lead through strategic transition

February 3, 2025Last updated February 3, 2025 by EMU Communications

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

EMU student wins coveted Rhodes Scholarship

November 18, 2024Last updated January 17, 2025 by EMU Communications

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

EMU names alumnus, board member new COO/VP of finance

June 1, 2023Last updated June 1, 2023 by EMU Communications

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

EMU’s 2019-20 Annual Report highlights year of challenge, innovation

November 30, 2020Last updated December 1, 2020 by EMU communications

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.

WHSV-3: President Huxman shares excitement with strong recruitment, retention and new ‘Lead Together’ branding

September 9, 2019Last updated September 13, 2019 by EMU communications

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

EMU response to the rescission of DACA

September 6, 2017Last updated September 11, 2017 by admin

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

‘Expanding the Legacy, Enlarging the Tent’: Annual faculty-staff conference draws community to Centennial themes

August 17, 2017Last updated August 21, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson

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

EMU confers nearly 500 degrees at 99th Commencement

April 30, 2017Last updated May 1, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson

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

Campus festivities highlight President Susan Schultz Huxman’s Inauguration Week

April 10, 2017Last updated May 2, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson

Five days of celebration from April 3-8 kicked off the ninth chapter in the life of Eastern Mennonite University, as the community welcomed new president Dr. Susan Schultz Huxman. In

EMU celebrates the inauguration of its ninth president, Dr. Susan Schultz Huxman

April 7, 2017Last updated April 26, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson

Some 500 voices joined in the litany of investiture today to welcome and bless Eastern Mennonite University’s ninth president, Dr. Susan Schultz Huxman, during the inaugural ceremony at Yoder Arena.

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