In just five years, new classroom space and growing interest has more than doubled the number of students enrolling in an Eastern Mennonite University program serving learners with limited English ... read more about Larger space, word-of-mouth spur EMU program’s popularity
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Drafty, old, beloved Martin House yields place for future lovely, traffic-smart entrance to EMU
Facebook lit up with nostalgic comments when Eastern Mennonite University posted a photo of Martin House being torn down in August 2013. Hundreds of students had lived there since the ... read more about Drafty, old, beloved Martin House yields place for future lovely, traffic-smart entrance to EMU
Local players lead EMU to sweep over Lancaster Bible
A day after snapping their four-match losing streak, the EMU volleyball women now have a two-match winning streak. The Royals rolled to their second straight 3-0 sweep by beating Lancaster ... read more about Local players lead EMU to sweep over Lancaster Bible
‘Emergent church’ theologian Peter Rollins brings provocative message to EMU
There is a scene in the 1993 movie Cool Runnings in which, on the eve of the Jamaican bobsled team’s improbable shot at Winter Olympics glory, the team’s coach – ... read more about ‘Emergent church’ theologian Peter Rollins brings provocative message to EMU
EMU alum, local doctor makes lifetime commitment to health
Bergton local Dr. Linford Gehman graduated from high school in the early 1950s. Much like many recent high school graduates today, the then 18-year-old Gehman was unsure about what to ... read more about EMU alum, local doctor makes lifetime commitment to health
Peacecolleges.com addresses need for information on where to study peace, with justice
For years it has been easy to find law schools and nursing schools in North America, but not so easy to locate schools specializing in the study of conflict and ... read more about Peacecolleges.com addresses need for information on where to study peace, with justice
Royals snag first win in overtime of ODAC opener
EMU’s field hockey women came up big when they needed to, earning their first win in the first overtime of their first conference game of the season. Junior Camille Williams ... read more about Royals snag first win in overtime of ODAC opener
Irish theological writer sure to provoke thought, maybe controversy, with EMU presentations
A Belfast-born writer who has excited many Jesus followers in the emergent church movement and disquieted many others will be sharing his provocative thoughts at four Eastern Mennonite University venues ... read more about Irish theological writer sure to provoke thought, maybe controversy, with EMU presentations
Shirley Showalter ’70 shares steps in her journey from conservative Mennonite upbringing to college president
Shirley Showalter is named for the iconic curly-haired child star, but, as a youngster, she wasn’t allowed to watch Ms. Temple’s performances. “I think it might have been on Youtube ... read more about Shirley Showalter ’70 shares steps in her journey from conservative Mennonite upbringing to college president
JMU’s Gandhi Center honors Howard Zehr and Vida Huber
Six years after conferring its first award for “global nonviolence” work on Desmond Tutu, followed by a second award in 2009 to Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, the Mahatma Gandhi Center ... read more about JMU’s Gandhi Center honors Howard Zehr and Vida Huber