Alumni reunite to share memories, stories from their time in the program The EMU Washington Semester program started off in the fall of 1976 as a “high-risk proposition,” recalls Phil ... read more about ‘A living, evolving experiment in education’: D.C. program turns 50
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‘A living, evolving experiment in education’: D.C. program turns 50
EMU receives $12K grant to address food insecurity
Funds will expand capacity, enhance outreach for campus food pantry A new $11,905 grant from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) will expand capacity at the EMU ... read more about EMU receives $12K grant to address food insecurity
‘Moment of a lifetime’: Alumna sings national anthem with Charlie Puth and choir at Super Bowl
As the lead singer of the soulful, bluesy pop band Erin Rae & The Heartbeets, EMU social work grad Erin Murray ’08 has performed in plenty of large venues. She ... read more about ‘Moment of a lifetime’: Alumna sings national anthem with Charlie Puth and choir at Super Bowl
Professor David Evans shares message of ‘beloved community’ with Chicago-area church
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. ... read more about Professor David Evans shares message of ‘beloved community’ with Chicago-area church from Joerg Metzner | Evanston RoundTable
International Food Festival offers students a taste of cultures around the world
EMU’s 12th annual International Food Festival returned to University Commons on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The festival, hosted by the International Students Organization (ISO) and the International Food Festival Committee, ... read more about International Food Festival offers students a taste of cultures around the world
EMU’s Super Bowl ad shines on Sunday night during Patriots-Seahawks showdown
Viewers tuning in to watch Super Bowl LX on Sunday night may have spotted some familiar faces and beloved places on their TV screens. As players from the New England ... read more about EMU’s Super Bowl ad shines on Sunday night during Patriots-Seahawks showdown
In Memoriam: Wendy Miller MA ’91, professor emerita, established spiritual formation program at seminary
The Rev. Wendy J. Miller MA ’91 (church leadership) may have been short in stature and soft in voice, but her influence loomed large, say those close to her. “She had a ... read more about In Memoriam: Wendy Miller MA ’91, professor emerita, established spiritual formation program at seminary
EMU’s Deanna Reed named to Top 50 Women Leaders of Virginia for 2026
Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed, director of alumni engagement and community connections at EMU, was named among the Top 50 Women Leaders of Virginia for 2026. “This year’s honorees…(guide) organizations that keep essential functions running and build the businesses and institutions shaping Virginia’s communities,” the online list of leaders says. ... read more about EMU’s Deanna Reed named to Top 50 Women Leaders of Virginia for 2026 from Women We Admire
ODAC Hall of Fame: Jewel Lehman ’87
In August 2025, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference announced its inaugural class of 50 to the ODAC Hall of Fame. Four Royals were named to the ODAC’s first-ever class. Over ... read more about ODAC Hall of Fame: Jewel Lehman ’87
Students planning Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship conference at EMU
Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship will host its annual conference March 13-15 at EMU with the theme “Solidarity, Community and Resistance in this Political Moment.” ... read more about Students planning Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship conference at EMU from Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship | Anabaptist World
ODAC Hall of Fame: Erik Kratz ’02
In August 2025, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference announced its inaugural class of 50 to the ODAC Hall of Fame. Four Royals were named to the ODAC’s first-ever class. Over ... read more about ODAC Hall of Fame: Erik Kratz ’02