Patricia Grace King ’89, an author living in Durham, England, who taught in ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿'s Language and Literature Department from 2000-03, is the winner of the 2026 Drue Heinz Literature Prize, "one of the world's most prestigious prizes for a collection of short fiction" (University of Pittsburgh Press). Her collection, Those Who Vanish, will be published in September 2026.
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MLK Day 2026: ‘Environmental justice is a civil rights issue’
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with focus on sustainability ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ hosted its ninth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 19, featuring a series of events ... read more about MLK Day 2026: ‘Environmental justice is a civil rights issue’

ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Dean’s List, fall semester 2025
The Dean’s List, compiled at the end of each semester, includes degree-seeking students who achieve a semester GPA of at least 3.75 with no W, I, or F grades for 12 ... read more about ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Dean’s List, fall semester 2025

Arts and Lectures Calendar for spring 2026
This listing includes events for the spring semester at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿. To see most current details, additional events, and further information, please visit the events calendar at: emu.edu/events ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ News often publishes ... read more about Arts and Lectures Calendar for spring 2026

PHOTO GALLERY: Students return to campus for Opening Convocation
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ started off the spring semester strong with a campuswide convocation. The event, held at Lehman Auditorium on Wednesday morning, featured live music from students Miriam Rhodes, Naomi Kratzer, and ... read more about PHOTO GALLERY: Students return to campus for Opening Convocation
Nadège Robertson, a Winston Fellowship recipient in ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿'s Summer Peacebuilding Institute and the co-creator of Lakou Tanama, is the lead facilitator for faith-inclusive healing spaces that support the mental well-being of recent Haitian entrants living in the United States. The mental health initiative works in partnership with Church World Service.

Incoming athlete says faith led her right to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿Â
Prospective students choose a college for many different reasons. For Reese Fitton, a senior standout on the Luray High School volleyball team, faith led her right to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿. “My faith ... read more about Incoming athlete says faith led her right to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿Â

The ABCs of ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿
When it comes to our beloved university, these are a few—erm, 26—of our favorite things… A is for Anabaptism While respect for people of all faith traditions is central to ... read more about The ABCs of ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿

Weaver ’09 chosen to lead Geisinger School of Nursing
Lauren Weaver ’09, whose clinical experience spans more than 15 years since graduating from ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ 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

Aviation student sets sights on career as air traffic controller
Just 10 days after graduating from ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿â€™s aviation program in May, senior Sarah Miller will begin three months of intense training at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City to become ... read more about Aviation student sets sights on career as air traffic controller