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May 2021
Congratulations to Our Graduates!
EMU’s Commencement ceremonies spanned nearly two weeks, beginning April 24 with the Donning of the Kente ceremony and concluding with virtual Commencements. And there is still one to go: EMU’s site in Lancaster, Pa., will host a graduation ceremony Friday, May 14. Pictured above is the processional from one of the three separate socially distanced "walking ceremonies." Read highlights from graduation events. See more commencement pictures.
Athletes honored
Senior athletes Megan Breidigan and Jaylon Lee, pictured with President Susan Schultz Huxman, were the recipients of the President's Award, the highest athletic award given to senior student-athletes.
A round-up of recognitions
Accomplishments and achievements during the 2020-21 academic year were celebrated during a special recognition ceremony.
Supermileage car takes to the track
EMU's supermileage car, built to compete in the pandemic-postponed Shell Ecochallenge, finally got a test run at the Shenandoah Speedway. In its best trial run, it got 204 miles to the gallon with an average speed of 20 MPH.
Baseball to play in ODAC Semifinals
EMU defeated Randolph Macon College 7-4, taking the best-of-three series to move on to the ODAC semifinals, Saturday, May 15, at 1 p.m. Watch using the link on the schedule.
Students advocate for climate justice
Clara Weybright '20 helped to connect environmental policy students to lobby for climate justice this spring through her involvement with Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions. Read her reflections.
EMU nursing students volunteer
Professor Kate Clark helps EMU nursing student Lukas Petersheim prepare to administer vaccinations during an April 6 clinic at James Madison University.
