• DII NCAA UPDATE
    WOMEN’S
    RUGBY ADDED
    Ready to hit the field in Fall 2023! Now recruiting!
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  • You are
    Welcome
    to Explore
    Emory & Henry College is an outdoor lover’s dream. The Outdoor Program provides fun outdoor opportunities to all students free of charge–regardless of experience.
    Learn more and watch the video here.
  • The Bill Gatton Foundation
    Gives $2 Million
    Naming Grand Arena
    at Equestrian Center

    Learn more about the lead gift and the Equestrian Center.

  • It’s Time!
    File your FAFSA
    For Fall 2023

    New and returning students: file your FAFSA for federal financial aid! fafsa.gov

  • Helping You
    Succeed in
    the World
  • Bestselling Author
    Beth Macy
    Visits Campus

    On April 3 Macy presents at 10 a.m. for Appalachia’s Present and Future: A Student Forum and at 7:30 p.m. for Raising Lazarus: The Search for Solutions - and Hope - to Addiction. Learn more.

  • Women’s
    Lacrosse
    Coming 2024!

    Women’s lacrosse is coming to E&H Athletics in spring 2024! Meet the new head coach Tom Flynn.
    Read more at GoWasps.com.

  • You Can
    Apply &
    Join us for Fall 2023

    You can join us for fall 2023 enrollment.
    Apply Now!

  • Emory & Henry Board of Trustees
    Approves Transition
    From College
    to University

    Learn more about E&H’s University Status for Fall 2024. 

  • New Master of Science
    in Nursing
    Apply Now
    Classes Start Fall 2023

    Apply now for the online MSN program!

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A campus of extraordinary beauty

Since 1836, Emory & Henry College has found its home in the natural, mountainous Appalachian highlands. With two campus locations in Southwest Virginia and more than 90 academic fields of study, Emory & Henry is an exciting and enriching place for students to learn and live!

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Check out the complete interactive campus tour of Emory & Henry College.

View of the Emory & Henry Campus play immersive experience

Within the village of Emory, Va. our 168-acre historic Emory Campus holds every facility students need to excel.

Entrance to Kelly Library with statues of John Emory and Patrick Henry play immersive experience

The Kelly Library seeks to be the central hub of a vibrant and diverse learning community.

Wiley Hall Administrative Building and the Alumni Plaza play immersive experience

The iconic Wiley Hall is the administrative building and houses Admissions, Financial Aid and the Paul Adrian Powell, III Student Success Center.

McGlothlin Center for the Arts play immersive experience

The McGlothlin Center of the Arts enhances the liberal arts curriculum through offering performing and visual arts events in galleries, theatres and through the College radio station.

Emory & Henry Memorial Chapel play immersive experience

The Memorial Chapel, notable for its stained glass, provides worship opportunities for students and is a venue for College and local events.

The van Vlissingen Center for Career & Professional Development play immersive experience

The van Vlissingen Center for Career & Professional Development assists students with choosing a major, finding internships, and preparing for the world of work or graduate school.

Emory & Henry Duck Pond play immersive experience

The naturally spring-fed Duck Pond is a favorite spot for students to study and observe the ducks.

The Village student housing community play immersive experience

The Village is a student community of townhouses, the Emory Mercantile, Macado’s restaurant, the post office, health center and more.

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The Health Sciences Campus in Marion has renovated state-of-the-art facilities that prepare students for careers in healthcare with various graduate degrees.

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Additional off-campus locations include the 75-acre Bartlett Crowe field station for environmental sciences study in Glade Spring and the Equestrian Center in Bristol.

“Work hard and follow your passions! Give it all you’ve got and it will give back to you.”

—Aubin Jefferson shared her advice for new students at Emory & Henry

Hometown:
Bowling Green, Ky.
Map of Bowling Green, Ky.

Aubin Jefferson is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre.

Top Stories

Members of College leadership and the community celebrated the announcement on Monday, March 27 at Van Dyke Center

Emory & Henry Trustees Vote to Approve Transition From College to University Status

Members of the Board of Trustees at Emory & Henry College reviewed and approved the new 2023-2026 strategic plan “Elevate in Excellence”, at its March 25, 2023, meeting that included a status change to move from a college to a private regional comprehensive university to be fully implemented as Emory & Henry University by Fall 2024.

Donor and Life-long Friend, John Oden; daughter Katie Schrum; 21st President at Emory & Henry Jake B. Schrum; daughter Libby Schrum; ...

Emory & Henry Former President Receives Surprise Honor in new School of Business Building

Members of the Emory & Henry College Board of Trustees and current students in the School of Business program gathered at Carriger Hall to celebrate the naming of its new board room in honor of 21st President Jake B. Schrum

   Celebrating the $2 million gift from the Bill Gatton Foundation to Emory and Henry: President John W. Wells; Bill Gatton Foundation Tr...

Emory & Henry Receives $2 Million Gift from The Bill Gatton Foundation to Name the Grand Arena at Future Equestrian Center

The Bill Gatton Foundation, located in Bristol, Tennessee, has donated $2 million to Emory & Henry College to support the construction of its new equestrian center to be located adjacent to the College campus on Interstate 81, at Exit 26. 

Save the Date

  • Apr 15
    Location: McGlothlin Center for the Arts, Emory & Henry College
    Time:  9:00am—1:00pm
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