A collection of more than 30 oil and watercolor paintings by Rebecca Souder Gish ’09, titled An Edom Hills Almanac: A Year of Painting Outside, captures scenes from her 43-acre farm in Linville. The exhibit will remain on display at the Margaret Martin Gehman Gallery (University Commons 179) through Feb. 20.
Undergraduate programs

Volleyballer-turned-veterinarian Prock ’12 helps people through their pets
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 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ, was tasked ... read more about Volleyballer-turned-veterinarian Prock ’12 helps people through their pets
Patricia Grace King ’89, an author living in Durham, England, who taught in 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ'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.

91¶ÌÊÓÆµ 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 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ Dean’s List, fall semester 2025

Arts and Lectures Calendar for spring 2026
This listing includes events for the spring semester at 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ. To see most current details, additional events, and further information, please visit the events calendar at: emu.edu/events 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ News often publishes ... read more about Arts and Lectures Calendar for spring 2026

PHOTO GALLERY: Students return to campus for Opening Convocation
91¶ÌÊÓÆµ 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

Weaver ’09 chosen to lead Geisinger School of Nursing
Lauren Weaver ’09, whose clinical experience spans more than 15 years since graduating from 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ 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

Alumna’s documentary premieres at Court Square Theater on Thursday
Date: Thursday, Dec. 18Time: Screening starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.Location: Court Square Theater, 41-F Court Square, HarrisonburgCost: Tickets are pay-what-you-willOnline: Reserve tickets at courtsquaretheater.org/event/hola-paisano A short ... read more about Alumna’s documentary premieres at Court Square Theater on Thursday

Music Department’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ parody video blows up
Benjamin Bergey says the three heroines at the heart of Netflix’s latest megahit, KPop Demon Hunters, are like allegorical music and peacebuilders. “They use their singing to defeat the darkness, ... read more about Music Department’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ parody video blows up

Keeping its promise: 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ expands tuition-free initiative to even more students
91¶ÌÊÓÆµ Promise Grant increases access for families earning below $75K After a full day of classes at 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ, Kevin Garcia clocks in at 5 p.m. for his eight-hour shift at ... read more about Keeping its promise: 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ expands tuition-free initiative to even more students