In honor of this week's Royals Go Downtown event, Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance interviewed a few EMU alumni business owners. Thanks to Mary Yoder, Dart Resale & Trade; Rhoda Miller and Joseph Harder, The Frame Factory; Josh Harold of Brothers Craft Brewing; Rob and Lisa Roeschley and Luisa and Wayne Witmer, of Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Company; Shelby Longenecker, Magpie Bakery; and Randy Seitz, Blueline. ... read more about Alumni with downtown businesses share EMU experiences in HDR blog post from Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance
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Alum teachers bring new Bible curriculum to EMS
Eastern Mennonite School teachers Benjamin Bixler '03 and Nathan Hershberger '12 with Karen Suderman, former instructor in EMU's Intensive English Program, revised the Bible curriculum for grades 9-12 over the summer of 2022. ... read more about Alum teachers bring new Bible curriculum to EMS from Eastern Mennonite School
Experienced peacebuilding professors join Center for Justice and Peacebuilding
Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding begins the 2022-23 academic year with historically high enrollment levels across a range of degree and graduate certification programs. And just in ... read more about Experienced peacebuilding professors join Center for Justice and Peacebuilding
EMU records robust giving for 2021-22
Eastern Mennonite University donors continued to contribute with robust enthusiasm in fiscal year 2021-22. Philanthropic support totaled more than $5.7 million, an increase of 11 percent, according to Vice President ... read more about EMU records robust giving for 2021-22
Winston Fellowships support six global peacebuilders
While the COVID pandemic caused many challenges for EMU’s Summer Peacebuilding Institute, one benefit from going to virtual programming in 2020 and 2021 was a surplus in scholarship funds. With ... read more about Winston Fellowships support six global peacebuilders
EMU’s fall 2022 enrollment numbers reflect growth, high retention
Eastern Mennonite University has released its fall 2022 enrollment and retention numbers, which reflect meaningful growth in the graduate, seminary, and Intensive English Program academic areas. The census data, collected ... read more about EMU’s fall 2022 enrollment numbers reflect growth, high retention
Meet this year’s Yoder and Webb Scholars
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) has announced the 2022 Yoder and Webb Scholars. The scholarships cover full tuition and include admission into EMU’s Honors Program. The Yoder Scholars program was founded ... read more about Meet this year’s Yoder and Webb Scholars
National bestselling graphic novel ‘The Best We Could Do’ is ’22-23 Common Read
Since 2013, Eastern Mennonite University has selected a Common Read. Last year, that announcement concluded with some excitement: Just Mercy author and civil rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson gave the Commencement ... read more about National bestselling graphic novel ‘The Best We Could Do’ is ’22-23 Common Read
EMU Athletics to honor former athletic trainer, pitcher and 2010 basketball team
EMU Athletics is honoring two individuals and one team during the 2022 Homecoming and Family Weekend. Former athletic trainer Mike Downey will receive the Distinguished Service Award. Hall of Honor ... read more about EMU Athletics to honor former athletic trainer, pitcher and 2010 basketball team
Chamber Singers announce 2022-23 performances, spring international tour
Eastern Mennonite University’s Chamber Singers, now in their 44th year, have announced their 2022-23 season, culminating in a spring European tour. Chamber Singers is a select choir, directed by Professor ... read more about Chamber Singers announce 2022-23 performances, spring international tour