Editor’s note: Rachel Wyse has moved on to a full-time position as an art director with a major advertising company. Congratulations, Rachel! Read on to learn more about her path ... read more about Art director Rachel Wyse gets friendly with Facebook
Harrisonburg City Public Schools has become a leader in Virginia for its approach to dual language learner education, says a new report from New America, a think tank and civic enterprise committed to renewing American politics, prosperity, and purpose in the Digital Age. Eastern Mennonite University alumni make up the bulk of the program's teachers. ... read more about Harrisonburg’s dual-language program and its many EMU-trained teachers recognized as state leader from New America
Playing on the par-72, Williamsburg Golf Club course, Eastern Mennonite had brothers Andrew Alderfer (Faber, Va./Nelson County) and Josh Alderfer (Faber, Va./Nelson County) each shoot a 77 or better on the first day, as the team was tied for eighth out of 14 squads at the tourney. A couple of individuals struggled on day two, triggering a fall in the team position, leaving EMU in 13th with a two-day total of 664 (+88). The Royals had shot a 322 (+34) on Monday. ... read more about Royals end fall season with VSGA Invitational in Williamsburg from EMUroyals.com
A second-half eruption gave EMU's field hockey women control in a 6-2 win over Transylvania University on Monday, snapping a three-game losing skid. The Royals (5-7) trailed 1-0 at halftime before rallying for the huge second half. ... read more about Royals explode in second half with six-goal outburst over Transylvania from EMUroyals.com
The honorees at Eastern Mennonite University’s Oct. 13 Homecoming and Family Weekend worship service included a pastor and social justice activist, a couple who has devoted themselves to a community ... read more about Homecoming worship service lifts up words of Micah to honor alumni award winners and retiring professor
In 1966, eight women, all elementary education majors at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), started a circle letter after graduation. Nearly 50 years later — after moves, weddings, births and other ... read more about Homecoming and Family Weekend draws a crowd to reunions, arts and athletic events, food and fun
Junior keeper Matthew Overacker (Mount Crawford, Va./Turner Ashby) has been stabilizing the defensive effort from his position in front of the net and leading a large group of young players. ... read more about Royals Athlete of the Week: Matthew Overacker from EMUroyals.com
When Lisa Schirch was asked to teach a course on violent extremism at Eastern Mennonite University’s Summer Peacebuilding Institute (SPI), the peacebuilding expert and research professor took an online tour ... read more about One-day course on ‘Understanding the Ecology of Violent Extremism’ builds upon popular new SPI class
Bshara Nassar, Palestinian native and Center for Justice and Peacebuilding alumnus, brings his Nakba Museum Project to Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) this month. The “Hope is Stronger than Misery” exhibit ... read more about CJP alumnus brings Nakba Museum Project, Palestinian experience to EMU
Service takes center stage in the latest collection of memoir from the Anabaptist Center for Religion and Society (ACRS) at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). Titled “Re-Envisioning Service: The Geography of ... read more about Latest ACRS publication features Mennonite and Brethren authors on the theme of service