Tag Archives: Joseph L. Lapp

Joe Lapp Led a Shrinking College To Be a Growing University

July 20, 2015 – 1:58 pm

Of EMU’s eight presidents during its 98 years of existence, only one came from a career in a totally secular field. Law. This was president no. 7, Joseph L. Lapp ’66. After graduating with a J.D. from the IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1972, Lapp practiced law in several situations before becoming a partner ...More

Everence Takes Values of the Church Into the Marketplace

May 14, 2013 – 10:05 am

Everence is a rarity in the financial world. It is the only full-service financial institution founded by one of the historic peace churches, and it continues to be a ministry of Mennonite Church USA and kindred churches. Founded nearly 70 years ago as Mennonite Mutual Aid, the company initially offered loans to conscientious objectors who worked ...More