Eastern Mennonite University
Former names | Eastern Mennonite School (1917–1947) Eastern Mennonite College (1947–1994) |
|---|---|
| Motto | "Preparing students to serve and lead globally." Guiding biblical verse: "Do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with God." (Micah 6:8) |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1917 |
Religious affiliation | Mennonite Church USA |
| Endowment | $25.587 million (as of 2014) |
| President | Shannon W. Dycus |
| Provost | Tynisha D. Willingham |
Academic staff | Approximately 100 full-time and 100 part-time faculty |
| Undergraduates | 730 (fall 2025) |
| Postgraduates | 297 (fall 2025) |
| Location | , U.S. 38°28′15″N 78°52′46″W / 38.470966°N 78.879519°W |
| Colors | White, black and royal blue |
| Nickname | Royals |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III
Old Dominion Athletic Conference Continental Volleyball Conference |
| Mascot | HeRM (His Royal Majesty) the Lion |
| Website | emu.edu |
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) is a private Mennonite university in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The university also operates a satellite campus in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It hosts the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding.