Eastern Mennonite University’s decision to move its 2026 commencement ceremony indoors months ahead of graduation has raised questions among some students about how the decision was made and whether it …
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Running on Empty: The Cost of Becoming a Nurse
Across the country, nursing students work eight to twelve-hour clinical shifts for free – while paying thousands of dollars in tuition to do it. At Eastern Mennonite University, this reality …
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Shelter-in-Place Lifts After Hours-Long Negotiation
When police lights flashed through the north end of Harrisonburg on Sunday evening, the quiet neighborhoods around Eastern Mennonite University filled with uncertainty. Students and residents refreshed news alerts, messaged …
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Harrisonburg Police still Searching for Suspect After a Reported Assault at Purcell Park
Harrisonburg, Va. – Police are continuing to investigate an assault that occurred on Wednesday evening in Purcell Park, a popular recreation area less than four miles away from EMU. According …
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Tiny Dogs, Big Problems
You know what’s kinda crappy? When people don’t train their dogs. Like, at all. Especially the tiny ones (think chihuahuas, yorkies, pomeranians). Those little chaos goblins bark their lungs out, …
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Shadows of the Past: Story of Staunton’s DeJarnette Sanitarium
Perched on a quiet hill in Staunton, VA, stands the shell of the DeJarnette Sanitarium, a haunting reminder of a complicated and controversial chapter in Virginia’s history. Though now closed …
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Beloved Rockingham County Teacher Killed in Apparent Random Home Invasion
The Rockingham County community is rallying in grief and remembrance following the killing of Holly Hatcher, a longtime John C. Myers Elementary school teacher whose life and legacy will continue …
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Six New Faculty Members Join EMU This Fall
This fall, six new faculty members joined the Eastern Mennonite University community. Representing psychology, film, nursing, engineering, social work, and business, they bring a wide range of expertise and passion …