Momentous weekend celebrates inauguration of EMU’s 10th president Homecoming and Inauguration Weekend 2026 was one for the history books. It featured a first-of-its-kind gala that celebrated EMU’s history, a concert ... read more about A history-making homecoming
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‘A MOMENTOUS DAY’
EMU formally inaugurates President Dycus in historic investiture ceremony Beginning at the 10th hour of the 10th day of the 10th month of EMU’s 110th year, an investiture ceremony in ... read more about ‘A MOMENTOUS DAY’
Alumni impact, influence, and inspire at TenTalks
EMU hosted its annual TenTalks event Saturday afternoon, featuring Alumni of the Year Eric Brubaker ’01 and Trent Wagler ’02 of The Steel Wheels, Distinguished Service Award recipient Cynthia Lapp ... read more about Alumni impact, influence, and inspire at TenTalks
EMU inducts four athletes into Hall of Honor
Four former student-athletes were inducted into the EMU Athletics Hall of Honor on Oct. 9. The 25th annual ceremony, held at MainStage Theater, featured tributes to 2026 honorees Sarah Roth ... read more about EMU inducts four athletes into Hall of Honor
All-Black Affair celebrates new chapter in EMU’s history
Yoder Arena took on an air of elegance on Oct. 9 as donors and other university supporters gathered for The Inaugural Evening: An All-Black Affair, a gala celebrating EMU’s history. ... read more about All-Black Affair celebrates new chapter in EMU’s history
Golden Alumni Luncheon welcomes Class of 1976
Former classmates reminisced about their time on campus at EMU’s Golden Alumni Luncheon, held at Martin Chapel for alumni who attended Eastern Mennonite 50 years ago or more. Nathan Leopard, ... read more about Golden Alumni Luncheon welcomes Class of 1976
Patricia Grace King ’89 headlines Writers Read
EMU welcomed author Patricia Grace King ’89 back to campus Oct. 8 for a Writers Read featuring selections from her new book, Those Who Vanish. The event, moderated by Esther ... read more about Patricia Grace King ’89 headlines Writers Read
EMU celebrates its community partners
A networking event bringing together business owners, local leaders, and government officials from across the Shenandoah Valley kicked off inauguration weekend by recognizing EMU’s community partnerships. The Community Partners Luncheon, ... read more about EMU celebrates its community partners
EMU joins Prejudice to Pluralism Cohort
National initiative addresses antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of bigotry on college campuses EMU has been selected to join the inaugural Prejudice to Pluralism Cohort, a national initiative led by ... read more about EMU joins Prejudice to Pluralism Cohort
What do YOU love about EMU?
As we celebrate our 110th anniversary, we’re collecting 110 reasons why people love EMU. And we want to hear from you! Maybe it’s a professor who changed your life, a ... read more about What do YOU love about EMU?
EMU celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
EMU welcomed Chief Walt “Red Hawk” Brown to campus on Monday, in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Chief Brown, a leader of the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Southampton County, ... read more about EMU celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day