Eastern Mennonite University is a Christian university like no other, rooted in the Mennonite values of peacemaking, community and service. Located in Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, EMU prepares students to ... read more about EMU: A Christian university like no other
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In Rotary talk, Swartzendruber explains why EMU began sending its students on ‘cross-culturals’ decades ago
For more than 30 years, undergraduates at Eastern Mennonite University have been required to immerse themselves in a culture different from their own before graduation. This unusual requirement was the ... read more about In Rotary talk, Swartzendruber explains why EMU began sending its students on ‘cross-culturals’ decades ago
Women’s soccer gets first win on PK in double overtime
Morgan Hill‘s (Martinsville, Va./Carlisle) penalty kick with 1:49 left in double overtime provided the game-winner, as EMU’s soccer women earned their first victory of the year, taking down Hood by ... read more about Women’s soccer gets first win on PK in double overtime
Outstanding Young Alum: Elizabeth Good leads in hospital, community, church
Elizabeth Good ’01, is seldom far from the wise counsel of an Eastern Mennonite University professor, though separated by many miles and years since graduation. “Ann Hershberger was, and still ... read more about Outstanding Young Alum: Elizabeth Good leads in hospital, community, church
Washington Community Scholars’ Center opens door to D.C. employment
Stephen Quenzer was always intrigued by the idea of living in a “big city.” So right after earning his bachelor’s degree in computer science in May, the Visalia, California native ... read more about Washington Community Scholars’ Center opens door to D.C. employment
Four students explore various forms of ministry in summer program
When 20-year-old Hanna Heishman arrived at her assigned church this summer in Philadelphia, she wondered if she would have anything to offer the congregation. “I was definitely intimidated,” she said. ... read more about Four students explore various forms of ministry in summer program
Faculty dismayed by Israel’s bulldozing of trees on West Bank farm owned by Palestinian graduate’s family
A large boulder rests beside the dirt road at the entrance to the Nassar family farm southwest of Bethlehem. On it the following phrase is written, in English, German and ... read more about Faculty dismayed by Israel’s bulldozing of trees on West Bank farm owned by Palestinian graduate’s family
Collaborative MBA students bond at Bluffton
Thirteen adult students came to Bluffton (Ohio) University Aug. 11 from as far away as Iowa, Washington D.C. and Ontario, Canada. They went home four days later as one close-knit ... read more about Collaborative MBA students bond at Bluffton
Women now 3-1 after successful hosting of EMU Invitational
With a split on day two of the EMU Invitational, Eastern Mennonite’s volleyball women earned one of their best starts in recent history. Coupled with a sweep on the first ... read more about Women now 3-1 after successful hosting of EMU Invitational
EMU’s 10 new faculty members come with outstanding credentials in seven fields
Nursing at Eastern Mennonite University – the most in-demand field of study at this university – leads the way in welcoming three new faculty members out of 11 teachers in ... read more about EMU’s 10 new faculty members come with outstanding credentials in seven fields