After 21 years at the helm, Shisler ’81 looks forward to new advisory role Kirk Shisler ’81 wants to make one thing very clear: He’s not retiring. At least not ... read more about Longtime advancement VP switching gears and staying on
Shannon Dycus
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 promotes Shannon Dycus to VP of student affairs and dean of students
Eastern Mennonite University announces the promotion of Shannon Dycus to vice president of student affairs and dean of students. Dycus has served as dean of students since July 2019 and ... read more about EMU promotes Shannon Dycus to VP of student affairs and dean of students
Four earn inaugural Royal Award for Staff Performance (and coveted golden emus)
Who wouldn’t want to hug a trophy, pose for a commemorative photo, and put a golden emu on proud display in their office? Not that staff at Eastern Mennonite University, ... read more about Four earn inaugural Royal Award for Staff Performance (and coveted golden emus)
Committed, vigilant campus leads to successful completion of fall semester
As students and faculty wrapped up final exams last week, the Eastern Mennonite University community reflects on the achievement of a major milestone: completing a large portion of the fall ... read more about Committed, vigilant campus leads to successful completion of fall semester
Self-care tips series with ‘campus celebs’ gains big shares on EMU social media
In recent weeks, EMU’s social media handles have featured five faculty and staff sharing mental health support tips. Geared towards students, the posts have also been shared widely among faculty, ... read more about Self-care tips series with ‘campus celebs’ gains big shares on EMU social media
EMU’s political clubs make bipartisan effort to get out the vote
Two clubs at Eastern Mennonite University did their best to get out the vote this month ahead of the Nov. 3 presidential election – and contrary to the fraught and ... read more about EMU’s political clubs make bipartisan effort to get out the vote
Hburg Citizen VIDEO interview with Dean of Students Shannon Dycus
EMU hopes a two-week delay and ‘COVID Commitments’ will keep classes on campus. Here's coverage and an interview with Dean of Students Shannon Dycus. ... read more about Hburg Citizen VIDEO interview with Dean of Students Shannon Dycus from Hburg Citizen
Move-in Weekend 2020: Royals return!
After a bit of a wait, Eastern Mennonite University sophomore Abby Olmstead is finally on campus and she is “pumped to be back,” she said. “My favorite thing about EMU ... read more about Move-in Weekend 2020: Royals return!
EMU’s move-in delay shifts welcome events online for new and returning Royals
A virtual welcome, we all know, is not the same as smiles, hugs and the buzz of excitement around the start of the academic year. In the wake of a ... read more about EMU’s move-in delay shifts welcome events online for new and returning Royals