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EMU awarded $1.39M federal grant for STEM, nursing programs

April 9, 2026Last updated April 9, 2026 by Ryan Cornell

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

Four professors honored as endowed chairs

April 8, 2026Last updated April 8, 2026 by Ryan Cornell

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

EMU alumnus leads Lynchburg’s doctor of medical science program

March 25, 2026Last updated March 24, 2026 by Ryan Cornell

Dr. Blake Rogers ’14 has been named director of the University of Lynchburg’s doctor of medical science (DMSc) program. He joined the faculty in 2024 as associate program director. According to ... read more about EMU alumnus leads Lynchburg’s doctor of medical science program

For the record: Bethany Chupp ’16, MA ’18 built her network at EMU

March 23, 2026Last updated March 23, 2026 by Ryan Cornell

Editor’s Note: This profile is the fifth of six stories about students and alumni leading up to the 10th annual LovEMU Giving Day on April 1. For more information about ... read more about For the record: Bethany Chupp ’16, MA ’18 built her network at EMU

For the record: Olga Salama ’29 finds passion and purpose

March 9, 2026Last updated March 9, 2026 by Ryan Cornell

Editor’s Note: This profile is the third of six stories about students and alumni leading up to the 10th annual LovEMU Giving Day on April 1. For more information about ... read more about For the record: Olga Salama ’29 finds passion and purpose

For cost-conscious college students, new S-STEM Scholarship offers much-needed relief 

February 4, 2026Last updated February 3, 2026 by Ryan Cornell

Jose Lopez Vasquez is a junior at EMU, a first-generation college student, and a reservist in the U.S. Marine Corps. Like many students on campus, he is mindful of the ... read more about For cost-conscious college students, new S-STEM Scholarship offers much-needed relief 

Volleyballer-turned-veterinarian Prock ’12 helps people through their pets

January 23, 2026Last updated January 23, 2026 by Ryan Cornell

Veterinarian Nolan Prock ’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 ’12 helps people through their pets

Weaver ’09 chosen to lead Geisinger School of Nursing

December 19, 2025Last updated December 19, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

Lauren Weaver ’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 ’09 chosen to lead Geisinger School of Nursing

Family nursing class a ‘win win’ for students and refugee families

November 13, 2025Last updated November 13, 2025 by Ryan Cornell with photos by Macson McGuigan/EMU

EMU nursing students get a glimpse from patients’ perspective through Family Partnership Project  You can always tell the difference between EMU nursing graduates and other nurses without asking them, says ... read more about Family nursing class a ‘win win’ for students and refugee families

Biology alum recognized for outstanding achievements in chemical ecology

October 15, 2025Last updated October 16, 2025 by Ryan Cornell

One EMU grad is creating quite the buzz. Nathan Derstine ’10, a chemical ecologist and physiologist whose research focuses on insect pheromones, was recently recognized for his groundbreaking work on ... read more about Biology alum recognized for outstanding achievements in chemical ecology

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