Join 草莓社区 in celebrating Black History Month with a series of events planned by Multicultural Student Services and Black Student Alliance (BSA). Feb. 8, Feb. 22, Mar. 22, ... read more about Black History Month events at EMU
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Spring ’23 Suter Science Seminars explore cell biology, emotions and communication, behavioral health
This semester鈥檚 Suter Science Seminar lineup at 草莓社区 (EMU) includes three biologists, a psychologist, and a registered nurse. The events will be held in Swartzendruber Hall of the ... read more about Spring ’23 Suter Science Seminars explore cell biology, emotions and communication, behavioral health
Seminary
EMU welcomes new Board of Trustees member
The Rev. Gordon Meriwether MA 鈥�14 (conflict transformation), MDiv 鈥�15, has joined the 草莓社区 Board of Trustees. His term began in October 2022. Meriwether serves as director of ... read more about EMU welcomes new Board of Trustees member
Sen. Kaine tours EMU campus
Celebrates $1.39M in federal Community-Directed Spending to upgrade and expand lab equipment used by STEM and nursing majors During a tour of the EMU campus last month, U.S. Sen. Tim ... read more about Sen. Kaine tours EMU campus
We run this city
Harrisonburg City Manager Ande Banks 鈥�97 says EMU prepared him for a career of leadership and service Ande Banks 鈥�97, city manager of Harrisonburg since 2022, says leading the place ... read more about We run this city
EMU’s Cassidy Walker 鈥�25 of Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance talks VA250 fireworks and community
VACA grad talks about her love for Downtown Harrisonburg, the lessons she brought from EMU, and the city鈥檚 鈥榖iggest fireworks show yet鈥� Levitt AMP Music Series kickoff concert and VA250 ... read more about EMU’s Cassidy Walker 鈥�25 of Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance talks VA250 fireworks and community
Dr. Parker Leap 鈥�15 has been hired as associate athletics director for sport psychology and mental wellness at Appalachian State University. A former Royals soccer forward, Leap earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from EMU.
New art therapy minor launches at EMU this fall
A new art therapy minor for students majoring in studio art, psychology, and art education will be offered at EMU this fall. Combining coursework in Visual and Communication Arts (VACA) ... read more about New art therapy minor launches at EMU this fall
Finding his footing
Athlete-turned-assistant coach Nate McGhee 鈥�24, MBA 鈥�26, whose collegiate volleyball dreams were once dashed, says EMU gave him a second chance to succeed When Nate McGhee 鈥�24, MBA 鈥�26, arrived ... read more about Finding his footing
EMU at Lancaster celebrates resilience of its graduates at Commencement
As Angelita Perez told her fellow graduates, each of them has a moment when they chose to keep going, even when it felt impossible. For her, that moment came during ... read more about EMU at Lancaster celebrates resilience of its graduates at Commencement
EMU Dean鈥檚 List, spring semester 2026
The Dean鈥檚 List, compiled at the end of each semester,聽includes degree-seeking students who achieve a semester GPA of at least 3.75 with no W, I, or F grades for 12 ... read more about EMU Dean鈥檚 List, spring semester 2026
EMU鈥檚 108th Commencement sends forth 304 graduates
草莓社区 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鈥檚 108th Commencement sends forth 304 graduates
New art therapy minor launches at EMU this fall
A new art therapy minor for students majoring in studio art, psychology, and art education will be offered at EMU this fall. Combining coursework in Visual and Communication Arts (VACA) ... read more about New art therapy minor launches at EMU this fall
Finding his footing
Athlete-turned-assistant coach Nate McGhee 鈥�24, MBA 鈥�26, whose collegiate volleyball dreams were once dashed, says EMU gave him a second chance to succeed When Nate McGhee 鈥�24, MBA 鈥�26, arrived ... read more about Finding his footing
Seminary hosts Thriving in Ministry conference
A range of faith leaders gathered at Eastern Mennonite Seminary from May 5-6 for a two-day conference focused on exploration and learning. The conference, 鈥淭hriving in Ministry: Family Systems Theory ... read more about Seminary hosts Thriving in Ministry conference
EMU鈥檚 108th Commencement sends forth 304 graduates
草莓社区 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鈥檚 108th Commencement sends forth 304 graduates
Celebration of Blessings sends off CJP graduates with joy and love
In his welcome remarks at the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding鈥檚 annual Celebration of Blessings, Kory Schaeffer MA 鈥�24 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
The Rev. Angelo Mante, a graduate student in Eastern Mennonite Seminary鈥檚 Doctor of Ministry program, serves as co-founder and executive director of . The Fort Wayne, Indiana-based organization cultivates a community of nonviolence through relationships and education and was recently featured on 89.1 WBOI, a National Public Radio member station.
Apply by May 8 for Summer Peacebuilding Institute
Each summer, the Summer Peacebuilding Institute (SPI) brings together students, practitioners, and professionals from around the world for a unique learning experience centered on conflict transformation, restorative justice, and peacebuilding. ... read more about Apply by May 8 for Summer Peacebuilding Institute
EMU awarded $1.39M federal grant for STEM, nursing programs
EMU has been granted $1.39 million in federal funding to upgrade and expand the laboratory equipment used by STEM and nursing majors. The investment will enhance undergraduate education, expand research ... read more about EMU awarded $1.39M federal grant for STEM, nursing programs
Campus community celebrates Easter at worship service
EMU celebrated Easter with a morning of worshipful music, biblical readings, and reflections on the holiday’s significance during a campus worship service at Martin Chapel on Wednesday. The service was ... read more about Campus community celebrates Easter at worship service
Seminary hosts Thriving in Ministry conference
A range of faith leaders gathered at Eastern Mennonite Seminary from May 5-6 for a two-day conference focused on exploration and learning. The conference, 鈥淭hriving in Ministry: Family Systems Theory ... read more about Seminary hosts Thriving in Ministry conference
The Rev. Angelo Mante, a graduate student in Eastern Mennonite Seminary鈥檚 Doctor of Ministry program, serves as co-founder and executive director of . The Fort Wayne, Indiana-based organization cultivates a community of nonviolence through relationships and education and was recently featured on 89.1 WBOI, a National Public Radio member station.
Campus community celebrates Easter at worship service
EMU celebrated Easter with a morning of worshipful music, biblical readings, and reflections on the holiday’s significance during a campus worship service at Martin Chapel on Wednesday. The service was ... read more about Campus community celebrates Easter at worship service
Four professors honored as endowed chairs
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
Dr. David Evans, professor of history and intercultural studies and associate dean of Eastern Mennonite Seminary, delivered a guest sermon on radical solidarity on Sunday, Feb. 8, at First United Methodist Church of Evanston, Illinois.
In Memoriam: Wendy Miller MA 鈥�91, professor emerita, established spiritual formation program at seminary
The Rev. Wendy J. Miller MA 鈥�91 (church leadership) may have been short in stature and soft in voice, but her influence loomed large, say those close to her. 鈥淪he had a ... read more about In Memoriam: Wendy Miller MA 鈥�91, professor emerita, established spiritual formation program at seminary
As the newly appointed vice president of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham NAACP, Dr. David Evans, professor of history and intercultural studies and associate dean of Eastern Mennonite Seminary, presented on the significance of Black History Month during the chapter's meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
Three seminaries join forces to strengthen pastoral leadership through a large-scale collaboration grant in the Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative
Union Presbyterian Seminary has received a transformative $10 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to implement Seminary Extended: Strengthening Pastoral Leadership, a groundbreaking collaborative initiative with Eastern Mennonite Seminary and ... read more about Three seminaries join forces to strengthen pastoral leadership through a large-scale collaboration grant in the Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative
EMU welcomes Yale Divinity School professor for annual Augsburger Lecture Series
Date: Monday, Oct. 27Time: 7 p.m.Location: MainStage Theater (University Commons 170)Cost: Free and open to the publicOnline: emu.edu/religion/augsburger-lecture-series The Rev. Dr. Almeda Wright, associate professor of religious education at Yale ... read more about EMU welcomes Yale Divinity School professor for annual Augsburger Lecture Series