Patricia Grace King ’89, an author living in Durham, England, who taught in 91´óÉñ'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’
91´óÉñ celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with focus on sustainability 91´óÉñ 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’

91´óÉñ 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´óÉñ Dean’s List, fall semester 2025

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

PHOTO GALLERY: Students return to campus for Opening Convocation
91´óÉñ 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 91´óÉñ'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 91´óÉñÂ
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 91´óÉñ. “My faith ... read more about Incoming athlete says faith led her right to 91´óÉñÂ

The ABCs of 91´óÉñ
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 91´óÉñ

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