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EMU\u2019s 108th Commencement sends forth 304 graduates<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Eastern Mennonite University awarded 313 degrees during its 108th annual Commencement on Sunday, May 3. The total included 171 undergraduate degrees, 129 graduate degrees, 10 seminary degrees, and three doctor ... read more about EMU\u2019s 108th Commencement sends forth 304 graduates<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t<\/section>\r\n\t
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Celebration of Blessings sends off CJP graduates with joy and love<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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In his welcome remarks at the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding\u2019s annual Celebration of Blessings, Kory Schaeffer MA \u201924 had one final request, not of the 17 CJP graduates, but ... read more about Celebration of Blessings sends off CJP graduates with joy and love<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t

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Commencement speaker Dr. Lederach says EMU and CJP alumni taught her to \u2018speak the language of justice\u2019<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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In her address to the 304 graduates gathered at Yoder Arena for EMU\u2019s 108th annual Commencement on Sunday afternoon, Dr. Angela J. Lederach quoted the late Kenyan peacebuilder Dekha Ibrahim ... read more about Commencement speaker Dr. Lederach says EMU and CJP alumni taught her to \u2018speak the language of justice\u2019<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t

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Graduates \u2018look forward with courage\u2019 at 2026 Graduate Celebration and Sending<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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You\u2019re not alone in this world, you see.You\u2019ll always have a beloved community.We’re here to back you up when you fall. So go bravely, but please call.\u2014 Makinto, \u201cGo Bravely, But ... read more about Graduates \u2018look forward with courage\u2019 at 2026 Graduate Celebration and Sending<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t

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\u2018What a beautiful space\u2019: EMU\u2019s 2026 Donning of the Kente Ceremony recognizes graduates\u2019 roots<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Holding back tears and sharing laughter, family, friends, faculty, and the EMU community came together in the MainStage Theater on Saturday to honor the perseverance, compassion, and determination of the ... read more about \u2018What a beautiful space\u2019: EMU\u2019s 2026 Donning of the Kente Ceremony recognizes graduates\u2019 roots<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t

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Pinning ceremony honors nursing graduates from Class of 2026<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Sixteen EMU nursing graduates marked a major milestone Saturday morning during a pinning and commissioning ceremony at Lehman Auditorium. The annual event symbolizes the completion of their education, their entry ... read more about Pinning ceremony honors nursing graduates from Class of 2026<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t

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‘Pride, love, and joy’: EMU’s 2026 Lavender Graduation celebrates LGBTQ+ graduates<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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EMU hosted its fifth annual Lavender Graduation on Friday evening in the Old Common Grounds space (University Commons 177). The ceremony is among the first Commencement events of the season ... read more about ‘Pride, love, and joy’: EMU’s 2026 Lavender Graduation celebrates LGBTQ+ graduates<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t

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SGA, political clubs provide students a space to \u2018Disagree Together\u2019<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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A \u201cDisagree Together\u201d discussion series, held across three consecutive Thursdays in March, provided a space for students of varying political identities to engage in conversation, ask the tough questions they ... read more about SGA, political clubs provide students a space to \u2018Disagree Together\u2019<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t

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Track and field championships return to EMU<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Koran Rucker crowned champion of men\u2019s hammer throw and discus EMU welcomed hundreds of student-athletes, coaches, and spectators from schools across the Old Dominion Athletic Conference on Friday and Saturday, ... read more about Track and field championships return to EMU<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t

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Ceremony honors 2026 Cords of Distinction recipients<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Ten graduating EMU seniors were honored as Cords of Distinction recipients at a ceremony on Friday, April 24, in Martin Chapel. As one of the university\u2019s most valued, cherished, and ... read more about Ceremony honors 2026 Cords of Distinction recipients<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t

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Nursing alumna honored with DAISY Award from UVA Health<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\nBrittany Scott '19<\/strong>, an EMU nursing alumna at UVA Health Cancer Care Augusta, has been honored with a DAISY Award. The award recognizes the \"extraordinary nursing care\" she provided to a patient at the infusion center and her \"true advocacy, critical thinking, compassion, and a commitment to seeing the whole person, not just the symptoms,\" a nomination says. \n\n\n\n\"Brittany Scott's actions changed the trajectory of this patient's life and exemplify the very heart of the DAISY Award,\" it adds.\n ... read more about Nursing alumna honored with DAISY Award from UVA Health from Sudha Kamath\/UVA Connect | Photo by Kay Taylor\/UVA Health<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t<\/section>\r\n\t<\/p>\n

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\nBrittany Scott '19<\/strong>, an EMU nursing alumna at UVA Health Cancer Care Augusta, has been honored with a DAISY Award. 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