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We are saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Myron S. Augsburger, the fifth president of Eastern Mennonite University....
10/16/2026

We are saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Myron S. Augsburger, the fifth president of Eastern Mennonite University. During his 15 years of leadership (1965-1980), he helped shape EMU’s history and advance its vision for Christian higher education.

We are grateful for his lasting contributions to the university and invite you to share your memories of Dr. Augsburger in the comments below.

Who knew the end of the world could be so funny?Don’t miss this rare opportunity to watch Samuel Beckett’s “Endgame,” wh...
10/14/2026

Who knew the end of the world could be so funny?

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to watch Samuel Beckett’s “Endgame,” which will be performed at EMU’s MainStage Theater Oct. 22-24.

This absurdist tragicomedy set in a postapocalyptic world follows four people who appear to be the last survivors on Earth as they cope with the end of it all. Tom King and Jay Zehr, class of 1980, longtime collaborators in the Harrisonburg theater scene, play the lead roles of Hamm and Clov.

Tickets are free to EMU students with a valid ID and $20 for general admission.

Purchase your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/121691665215

We often hear the term “bridge builder” used when describing our students and graduates. But it’s less often used in the...
10/13/2026

We often hear the term “bridge builder” used when describing our students and graduates. But it’s less often used in the literal sense!

Enter EMU engineering students Isaac Greenleaf and Moravia Satterfield and alumnus Levi Stutzman ’26, who helped design and build a 300-foot suspended footbridge spanning a river and linking communities in Eswatini, Africa, this summer. They partnered with Engineers in Action and university students from Iowa, Western Ontario, and Rutgers.

Their newly completed bridge allows residents to safely access healthcare, markets, and other essential services year-round. It also means schoolchildren no longer have to wait weeks for floodwaters to recede before they can get to class.

“This is such a great opportunity to help people who need it the most,” Isaac said.

EMU welcomed Chief Walt “Red Hawk” Brown to campus this morning in recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.Chief Brown, a...
10/12/2026

EMU welcomed Chief Walt “Red Hawk” Brown to campus this morning in recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Chief Brown, a leader of the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Southampton County, Virginia, spoke to faculty, staff, and students at Lehman Auditorium about the tribe’s history, language, cultural traditions, and ongoing efforts to preserve its heritage.

What was happening at EMU 25, 50, 75 or 100 years ago?We’re taking a look back through the university archives to revisi...
10/12/2026

What was happening at EMU 25, 50, 75 or 100 years ago?

We’re taking a look back through the university archives to revisit stories from EMU’s past, including familiar faces, changing times and topics that still resonate today.

Here’s this week’s installment!

10/11/2026

Moments after being inaugurated as EMU’s 10th president yesterday morning, the Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus shared a few thoughts on what this milestone means to her and the EMU community. 💙🤍

It's been a full day of Homecoming and Inauguration celebrations at EMU! We heard from this year’s alumni awardees at Te...
10/11/2026

It's been a full day of Homecoming and Inauguration celebrations at EMU!

We heard from this year’s alumni awardees at TenTalks and gathered on the front lawn for the Royal City Celebration, complete with food trucks and a performance by The Steel Wheels. 🪕

Homecoming and Inauguration Weekend continues!From celebrating our 2026 Hall of Honor inductees to enjoying an evening o...
10/10/2026

Homecoming and Inauguration Weekend continues!

From celebrating our 2026 Hall of Honor inductees to enjoying an evening of a ca****la music, last night was another great part of the weekend. 💙🤍

Today’s the day! Join us as we celebrate the investiture of the Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus, EMU’s 10th president.The inve...
10/10/2026

Today’s the day! Join us as we celebrate the investiture of the Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus, EMU’s 10th president.

The investiture service will be livestreamed this morning at 10 a.m. on EMU’s YouTube channel. To watch, visit the channel and select the Live tab.

View the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/

Tonight, EMU welcomed donors, VIPs, and friends of the university to “The Inaugural Evening: An All Black Affair,” featu...
10/10/2026

Tonight, EMU welcomed donors, VIPs, and friends of the university to “The Inaugural Evening: An All Black Affair,” featuring student poetry, live music, and hors d'oeuvres in an evening of connection and appreciation.

Thank you to Everence Financial for presenting this special event as part of Homecoming and Inauguration Weekend!

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