CJP Executive Director Daryl Byler argues that Virginia, and the United States, can do better than its current high rate of incarceration. "We can do better," he says, for our budgets and all of our communities by engaging with those who have learned from their mistakes. ... read more about J. Daryl Byler column: On criminal justice reform, Virginia should move past Congress’ ‘First Step’ from Richmond Times-Dispatch
EMU Recycling Coordinator Matthew Freed and student Jack Hummel discuss the bicycles and trailers used to support the recycling and compost program at Eastern Mennonite University. Bikes are a big ... read more about Bikes & Recycling at EMU
Emma Jean Mack Landis is a 1962 graduate of Eastern Mennonite College. She died Nov. 10, 2018. Others in her family are connected to the university: husband, R. Laverne Landis, ... read more about Quilter leaves lasting legacy of generosity
Online news platform Daily Nurse covers the EMU nursing program expansion. ... read more about Daily Nurse: EMU nursing program expands from Daily Nurse
Elena Huegel works in Chiapas with the Instituto de Estudios e Investigación Intercultural, A.C. (INESIN) through Global Ministries of the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ and the United Church of Christ. INESIN is also an MCC partner in Mexico. ... read more about Elena Huegel MA ’07: La Posada in Chiapas from Mennonite Central Committee
After spending four years at a university known worldwide for its teachings around restorative justice, Katrina Poplett developed a vision for how the institution might better educate its own campus ... read more about CJP grad student secures funding for, develops first campus community RJ training
David M. Nyiringabo is the first beneficiary of the Michael J. Sharp Peace and Justice Endowed Scholarship Fund for students studying in the graduate program at Eastern Mennonite University’s Center ... read more about MJ Sharp scholarship recipient’s calling is ‘to raise a generation of young peacebuilders’
A new book edited by Eastern Mennonite University professors David Evans and Peter Dula engages with author Ta-Nehisi Coates from a Christian perspective. Between the world of Ta-Nehisi Coates and ... read more about Scholars respond to Ta-Nehisi Coates in new book edited by EMU professors David Evans and Peter Dula
Donovan Tann is a 2008 graduate of Eastern Mennonite University who now teaches courses in literature, writing and film at Hesston (Kansas) College. A member of the Lilly Graduate Fellows ... read more about Grad School Q&A: Donovan Tann reflects on the courses and professors who shaped how he now teaches
EMU’s music department put on several concerts at the conclusion of the fall 2018 semester.Enjoy performance highlights from the Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Emulate choral group, Wind Ensemble, and the Lessons ... read more about Fall concerts at EMU