In the best of cases, a college career is often a time of tumult and transition, a succession of new faces, a million conversations that begin with: “Where are you ... read more about ‘Third-culture kids’ find a home at Eastern Mennonite University
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Two-time editor continues The Phoenix’s legacy, since 1958, of showcasing EMU community’s creative works
Eastern Mennonite University senior Naomi Scoville says it’s an honor to be entrusted with people’s “babies”— their literary and artistic offspring, in this case. As a two-time editor of EMU’s ... read more about Two-time editor continues The Phoenix’s legacy, since 1958, of showcasing EMU community’s creative works
Celebrating Service: Special projects manager Jack Rutt keeps his finger on EMU’s pulse, but with a bit more time off
This year, several Eastern Mennonite University faculty and staff, among them Jack Rutt, are moving into retirement after many years of service. To acknowledge their service and deep commitment to ... read more about Celebrating Service: Special projects manager Jack Rutt keeps his finger on EMU’s pulse, but with a bit more time off
Sophomore softball player Carli Hill named Royals Athlete of the Week
This has been a year of adjusting to changes for softball player Carli Hill (Staunton, Va./Fort Defiance). But as one of the ODAC’s best hitters with a .473 batting average, ... read more about Sophomore softball player Carli Hill named Royals Athlete of the Week
Spring recognition chapel celebrates student leadership and achievement
A variety of student accomplishments were celebrated at Eastern Mennonite University’s annual spring student recognition chapel service today [April 15, 2016]. Rachel Roth Sawatzky, director of student programs, opened the ... read more about Spring recognition chapel celebrates student leadership and achievement
Winning C. Henry Smith orator examines conflict in the Mennonite church; other winners explore gun violence, race
“My speech wrote itself,” said Bethany Chupp, winner of the C. Henry Smith Oratorical Contest at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). The winning speech, titled “Standing At the Door,” came so ... read more about Winning C. Henry Smith orator examines conflict in the Mennonite church; other winners explore gun violence, race
Retiring president Loren Swartzendruber to speak at 2016 Commencement
As graduates make their way across the stage at Eastern Mennonite University’s 2016 Commencement ceremonies, one other person on the stage will also be celebrating both student and personal accomplishments ... read more about Retiring president Loren Swartzendruber to speak at 2016 Commencement
Three-day conference focuses on Anabaptists and leadership for the common good
What does leadership mean in the Anabaptist tradition today? More than 230 people gathered at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, April 7-9 to explore that question at “Leading into ... read more about Three-day conference focuses on Anabaptists and leadership for the common good
Susan Schultz Huxman named as candidate of choice to be Eastern Mennonite University’s ninth president
At an all-campus meeting April 13 for Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) faculty, staff and students, the institution’s Presidential Search Committee announced Susan Schultz Huxman, Ph.D., as candidate of choice for ... read more about Susan Schultz Huxman named as candidate of choice to be Eastern Mennonite University’s ninth president
Softball sweeps Randolph-Macon
In Coach JD McCurdy’s words, “Now we really know the true story about our offense.” And the story is that EMU’s softball women, from the top of the order to ... read more about Softball sweeps Randolph-Macon