A collection of more than 30 oil and watercolor paintings by Rebecca Souder Gish 鈥�09, titled An Edom Hills Almanac: A Year of Painting Outside, captures scenes from her 43-acre farm in Linville. The exhibit will remain on display at the Margaret Martin Gehman Gallery (University Commons 179) through Feb. 20.
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Volleyballer-turned-veterinarian Prock 鈥�12 helps people through their pets
Veterinarian Nolan Prock 鈥�12 remembers one of his earliest patients. It was a frog. And Prock, a biology major in the Pre-Professional Health Sciences (PPHS) program at EMU, was tasked ... read more about Volleyballer-turned-veterinarian Prock 鈥�12 helps people through their pets
Patricia Grace King 鈥�89, an author living in Durham, England, who taught in EMU's Language and Literature Department from 2000-03, is the winner of the 2026 Drue Heinz Literature Prize, "one of the world's most prestigious prizes for a collection of short fiction" (University of Pittsburgh Press). Her collection, Those Who Vanish, will be published in September 2026.
Weaver 鈥�09 chosen to lead Geisinger School of Nursing
Lauren Weaver 鈥�09, whose clinical experience spans more than 15 years since graduating from EMU with a BSN, was recently named the director of the Geisinger School of Nursing in ... read more about Weaver 鈥�09 chosen to lead Geisinger School of Nursing
Alumna鈥檚 documentary premieres at Court Square Theater on Thursday
Date: Thursday, Dec. 18Time: Screening starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.Location: Court Square Theater, 41-F Court Square, HarrisonburgCost: Tickets are pay-what-you-willOnline: Reserve tickets at courtsquaretheater.org/event/hola-paisano A short ... read more about Alumna鈥檚 documentary premieres at Court Square Theater on Thursday
One year into his council term, alumnus continues to provide a voice for the voiceless
Alsaadun MA 鈥�17, Harrisonburg鈥檚 first refugee councilmember, advocates for local immigrant community No matter where you come from or which language you speak, there is a place for you in ... read more about One year into his council term, alumnus continues to provide a voice for the voiceless
A new play written by screenwriter Liz Beachy Hansen '99 and premiering at the Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center this weekend tells the story of what it was like to live in the Shenandoah Valley on the eve of the Civil War. The hourlong "Rise Up and Follow" takes place this Saturday and Sunday, as well as next Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 20 and 21, every 15 minutes from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
EMU’s top 10 news stories of 2025
Stories about EMU’s new interim president, the Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus, dominated traffic to our news site this year, with two pieces about her leadership landing in the Top ... read more about EMU’s top 10 news stories of 2025
New book from CJP alumna explores how lawyers can integrate RJ principles
A new book by attorney and mediator Brenda Waugh MA 鈥�09 (conflict transformation), Becoming a Restorative Lawyer: How to Transform Your Legal Practice for Self, Client, and Community Growth (Good ... read more about New book from CJP alumna explores how lawyers can integrate RJ principles
C.V. Samuel '74 immigrated to the U.S. from Kerala, India, in 1971 to study theology at EMU, arriving on campus just four days before Thanksgiving. He told the Detroit-area Warren Weekly that he celebrated his first Thanksgiving with Lloy and Elizabeth Kniss, who welcomed him with open arms and shared "the warmth of belonging."