The Eastern Mennonite University student group Earthkeepers has announced the 2019 winners of its annual mini-grants supporting campus sustainability projects. The mini-grants fund sustainable initiatives on campus “that wouldn’t otherwise ... read more about Mini-grant awards support sustainability projects on campus
Internationally renowned peacebuilder John Paul Lederach, who has committed his life and work to nonviolent approaches to conflict for more than 40 years, has been awarded the 36th Niwano Peace ... read more about CJP co-founder and first director John Paul Lederach awarded Niwano Foundation Peace Prize
SINCE 1960, Atlanta’s Commerce Club has been the gathering place for history-shaping meetings, especially in its former location in the Five Points neighborhood, surrounded by banks, law firms, the offices ... read more about Maggie Worku ’07 finds meaningful work in guiding insurance clients
EMU’s cross country teams have each won All-Academic awards from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). For a team to be considered for this honor, ... read more about Cross country teams earn All-Academic honors
Portsmouth Public Schools assistant principal Basil Marin talks about "Relationships, Efficacy, Attitude, Champion, Hope (REACH)." https://www.coolcatteacher.com/revealing-the-heart-to-breakthrough-to-the-unreachable-student/ ... read more about Principal Basil Marin ’10 shares five tips for reaching the ‘unreachable’ student from 10 Minute Teacher Podcast
Alyssa Gore came to Eastern Mennonite University unsure about a career path but with a hope: “to become successful in something that I love doing” – and it appears she ... read more about Late switch to accounting major poses no barriers to scholarship winner Alyssa Gore
South Korean educator Eunkyung Ahn began her studies at Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) with an intensive short course about trauma and resilience – and she ... read more about South Korean educators study trauma and resilience at CJP
The Eastern Mennonite University University Choir and Emulate Chamber Ensemble have announced a March spring break tour to Ohio and Indiana. “Touring allows students the opportunity to build long lasting ... read more about EMU choirs to road trip this spring
Professors at local colleges are tackling the tough topics with their students. Melody Pannell, a professor at Eastern Mennonite University, said the blackface controversy with Governor Ralph Northam and Attorney General Mark Herring has been a significant part of her lectures in her "race and gender" class. ... read more about Race and gender class discusses controversy in Virginia from WHSV-TV3
Adam Starks, businessman and father of three, penned a memoir, "Broken Child, Mended Man," in 2013. He recently returned to Rappahannock County to speak to high school students. ... read more about Adam Starks ’03 returns to Rappahannock high school with inspiring story of hard work and resilience from Rappahannock News