Join Eastern Mennonite University in celebrating Black History Month with a series of events planned by Multicultural Student Services and Black Student Alliance (BSA). Feb. 8, Feb. 22, Mar. 22, ... read more about Black History Month events at EMU
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Spring ’23 Suter Science Seminars explore cell biology, emotions and communication, behavioral health
This semester’s Suter Science Seminar lineup at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) includes three biologists, a psychologist, and a registered nurse. The events will be held in Swartzendruber Hall of the ... read more about Spring ’23 Suter Science Seminars explore cell biology, emotions and communication, behavioral health
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EMU welcomes new Board of Trustees member
The Rev. Gordon Meriwether MA ‘14 (conflict transformation), MDiv ‘15, has joined the Eastern Mennonite University Board of Trustees. His term began in October 2022. Meriwether serves as director of ... read more about EMU welcomes new Board of Trustees member
Keeping its promise: EMU expands tuition-free initiative to even more students
EMU Promise Grant increases access for families earning below $75K After a full day of classes at EMU, Kevin Garcia clocks in at 5 p.m. for his eight-hour shift at ... read more about Keeping its promise: EMU expands tuition-free initiative to even more students
Panel talks history of urban renewal in Northeast Neighborhood
EMU's Power, Systems & Justice course (CORE 300) hosted a panel on the history of Harrisonburg's Northeast Neighborhood at the Student Union on Thursday evening. EMU History Professor Mark Sawin, Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed, City Councilwoman Monica Robinson, and Deputy City Manager Amy Snider served on the panel. ... read more about Panel talks history of urban renewal in Northeast Neighborhood from Ryan Hartnett | WHSV-TV3
Family nursing class a ‘win win’ for students and refugee families
EMU nursing students get a glimpse from patients’ perspective through Family Partnership Project You can always tell the difference between EMU nursing graduates and other nurses without asking them, says ... read more about Family nursing class a ‘win win’ for students and refugee families
Q&A: Transfer students say why they chose EMU
Whether they’re transferring from a large state school, a small private institution, or a community college, EMU’s transfer students are a vital part of the student body and contribute to ... read more about Q&A: Transfer students say why they chose EMU
D.C. program renames scholarship after longtime director
EMU Washington Semester celebrates 50 years with scholarship honoring Dr. Kimberly Schmidt On Oct. 11, during a homecoming celebration, the EMU Washington Semester program (formerly known as WCSC/WSSY) commemorated its ... read more about D.C. program renames scholarship after longtime director
PHOTO GALLERY: Art exhibit transports viewers to the sea
During an artist’s reception at Margaret Martin Gehman Gallery last week, Cyndi Gusler, professor of visual arts at EMU, transported guests to the shore with the vivid oil paintings and ... read more about PHOTO GALLERY: Art exhibit transports viewers to the sea
In the News: Professor’s film is eligible for Oscar consideration
Elizabeth Miller-Derstine, assistant professor of digital media, has brought a growing filmography and an increasing list of accolades to EMU. The VACA professor's debut film, Once Upon a Wetland, is eligible for Oscar consideration in the Short Documentary category. ... read more about In the News: Professor’s film is eligible for Oscar consideration from Shane Mettlen | Daily News-Record
VACA professor joins fellowship of world’s top nature photographers
Steven Johnson, professor of Visual and Communication Arts (VACA) at EMU, continues to make a splash in the world of conservation photography. And, we’re not just talking about the vernal ... read more about VACA professor joins fellowship of world’s top nature photographers
Inspirational, odds-defying guitarist to headline gala concert
EMU/Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Gala ConcertDate: Friday, Nov. 7Time: 7 p.m.Location: Lehman Auditorium (1191 Park Road, Harrisonburg, VA)Cost: Free, with suggested donation of $10-$20Livestream: EMU’s Facebook page (facebook.com/EasternMennonite/live) As a ... read more about Inspirational, odds-defying guitarist to headline gala concert
Watch Now: EMU’s Master of Arts in Counseling program
Students in EMU’s Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) program acquire the clinical skills to become changemakers in their communities. Watch our video to learn why the program is a "life-transforming experience." ... read more about Watch Now: EMU’s Master of Arts in Counseling program from Video by Macson McGuigan/EMU
EMU welcomes Yale Divinity School professor for annual Augsburger Lecture Series
Date: Monday, Oct. 27Time: 7 p.m.Location: MainStage Theater (University Commons 170)Cost: Free and open to the publicOnline: emu.edu/religion/augsburger-lecture-series The Rev. Dr. Almeda Wright, associate professor of religious education at Yale ... read more about EMU welcomes Yale Divinity School professor for annual Augsburger Lecture Series
EMU celebrates recent grant success
Over the past two academic years, EMU has received a significant number of grants, a testament to the hard work of faculty and staff, innovative ideas, collaboration, and dedication to ... read more about EMU celebrates recent grant success
Four graduate students awarded MC USA scholarships
Three Eastern Mennonite Seminary students and one Center for Justice and Peacebuilding student are recipients of Mennonite Church USA’s Scholarship for BIPOC Students. The scholarship recipients include Shana Green, pursuing a master of divinity; Makinto, pursuing an MA in Christian leadership; Jonny Rashid, pursuing a doctorate in ministry; and Mukarabe Lysaine Makinto-Inandava, pursuing an MA in conflict transformation. ... read more about Four graduate students awarded MC USA scholarships from Mennonite Church USA
EMU to host symposium on community organizing from Oct. 12-14
EMU invites all organizers, pastors, academics, and leaders of church institutions to come together for a symposium on “The Promise and Possibility of Anabaptist Organizing” from Sunday, Oct. 12, to ... read more about EMU to host symposium on community organizing from Oct. 12-14
Seminary professor’s new book examines the disconnect between Black freedom fighters and their white allies
‘Damned Whiteness’ by David Evans publishes on Oct. 28 When Eastern Mennonite Seminary Professor David Evans set out to write his book about religious white progressives in the fight for ... read more about Seminary professor’s new book examines the disconnect between Black freedom fighters and their white allies
Alumni Awards: Bridge-builder Brittany Caine-Conley MDiv ’14 selected for Outstanding Young Alum Award
This is the third and final profile about the recipients of EMU’s 2025 Alumni Awards. For more information about the annual awards and a full list of past winners, visit emu.edu/alumni/awards. ... read more about Alumni Awards: Bridge-builder Brittany Caine-Conley MDiv ’14 selected for Outstanding Young Alum Award
CJP alum honored with Immigrant Leadership Award
Ishtiaq Khan MA '24 (conflict transformation), a refugee resettlement caseworker and restorative justice practitioner for The Refugee Center in Champaign, Illinois, received the Immigrant Leadership Award from the Champaign-Urbana Immigration Forum on Sept. 20. Through his work, "Khan focuses on helping people from war-affected and conflict zones like Afghanistan, Ukraine, Syria and Iraq, be it organizing children's education, finding jobs or honing in on health," states an article in The News-Gazette. ... read more about CJP alum honored with Immigrant Leadership Award from The News-Gazette
Doctoral student lands prized nursing scholarship
Margaret Furr ’01 says that EMU prepared her well to not only see nursing as an art and a science, but also as a service. “It’s all of those things,” ... read more about Doctoral student lands prized nursing scholarship
EMU welcomes Yale Divinity School professor for annual Augsburger Lecture Series
Date: Monday, Oct. 27Time: 7 p.m.Location: MainStage Theater (University Commons 170)Cost: Free and open to the publicOnline: emu.edu/religion/augsburger-lecture-series The Rev. Dr. Almeda Wright, associate professor of religious education at Yale ... read more about EMU welcomes Yale Divinity School professor for annual Augsburger Lecture Series
Four graduate students awarded MC USA scholarships
Three Eastern Mennonite Seminary students and one Center for Justice and Peacebuilding student are recipients of Mennonite Church USA’s Scholarship for BIPOC Students. The scholarship recipients include Shana Green, pursuing a master of divinity; Makinto, pursuing an MA in Christian leadership; Jonny Rashid, pursuing a doctorate in ministry; and Mukarabe Lysaine Makinto-Inandava, pursuing an MA in conflict transformation. ... read more about Four graduate students awarded MC USA scholarships from Mennonite Church USA
EMU to host symposium on community organizing from Oct. 12-14
EMU invites all organizers, pastors, academics, and leaders of church institutions to come together for a symposium on “The Promise and Possibility of Anabaptist Organizing” from Sunday, Oct. 12, to ... read more about EMU to host symposium on community organizing from Oct. 12-14
Seminary professor’s new book examines the disconnect between Black freedom fighters and their white allies
‘Damned Whiteness’ by David Evans publishes on Oct. 28 When Eastern Mennonite Seminary Professor David Evans set out to write his book about religious white progressives in the fight for ... read more about Seminary professor’s new book examines the disconnect between Black freedom fighters and their white allies
Alumni Awards: Bridge-builder Brittany Caine-Conley MDiv ’14 selected for Outstanding Young Alum Award
This is the third and final profile about the recipients of EMU’s 2025 Alumni Awards. For more information about the annual awards and a full list of past winners, visit emu.edu/alumni/awards. ... read more about Alumni Awards: Bridge-builder Brittany Caine-Conley MDiv ’14 selected for Outstanding Young Alum Award
A Royal Tale: Multihyphenate musician Makinto finds his second act at EMU
Editor’s Note: This profile is the third of six stories about students and alumni leading up to LovEMU Giving Day on April 2. For more information about the day and ... read more about A Royal Tale: Multihyphenate musician Makinto finds his second act at EMU
Seminary professor introduces forthcoming book at Convocation
Historical research has a funny way of changing your writing plans, says Dr. David Evans, professor of history and intercultural studies at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. What began as a book ... read more about Seminary professor introduces forthcoming book at Convocation
In the News: Prayer labyrinth at EMU offers unique way to connect with God
Have you ever wondered about the spiral-looking maze on the hill above the EMU Seminary Building? The Daily News-Record highlighted EMU’s prayer labyrinth in a wonderful feature story last week, detailing how it’s used, how it was built and where the design came from. EMU senior Emma Nord, who was quoted in the article, had this to say: “I love the rhythm of the labyrinth, kind of focusing on God and the design. Once you get to the center, you’re not done. You then walk back the way you came in.” ... read more about In the News: Prayer labyrinth at EMU offers unique way to connect with God from Daily News-Record
Seminary welcomes applicants to its accredited Doctor of Ministry program
When faculty from Eastern Mennonite Seminary met to develop the school’s new Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Peacemaking and Social Change degree, Program Director Dr. Jacob Cook said they designed ... read more about Seminary welcomes applicants to its accredited Doctor of Ministry program