Do They Have a Future? What makes the same hymn inspire one individual to heroism and lead another to boredom cannot be calculated. It has to do with the mysterious ... read more about Those famous Mennonite harmonies
Visual and communication arts
Grad School Q & A: James Souder ’13, studying at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies
James Souder graduated from Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) in 2013. He majored in environmental and social sustainability, with minors in photography, biology, economics and international development. He is now pursuing ... read more about Grad School Q & A: James Souder ’13, studying at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies
‘Crossing the Line’ Anabaptist women’s history conference attracts scholars, artists and boundary-crossers
Women casting off their bonnets, pushing at the margins of traditional behavior, moving away from their faith communities and into different cultures, writing and speaking of what they were told ... read more about ‘Crossing the Line’ Anabaptist women’s history conference attracts scholars, artists and boundary-crossers
Illustrator’s first book features friendship between young refugees and their adaptation to a new life
Aila and Maryam, two young Iraqi girls, are best friends but separated when Aila’s father decides to take his family to America. This situation, all too real today, is the ... read more about Illustrator’s first book features friendship between young refugees and their adaptation to a new life
Anxo Pérez ’97 is EMU’s 2017 Alumnus of the Year
In his native Spain and beyond, Anxo Pérez ’97 has become an inspirational speaker and author. His message: “Don’t admire success, admire effort.” Eastern Mennonite University has named Pérez its 2017 ... read more about Anxo Pérez ’97 is EMU’s 2017 Alumnus of the Year
The Steel Wheels — with deep EMU roots — to headline Centennial festivities
The Steel Wheels, the nationally recognized Shenandoah Valley-based roots music band consisting of Eastern Mennonite University alumni Trent Wagler ’02, Eric Brubaker ’01, and Brian Dickel ’98, as well as bandmate ... read more about The Steel Wheels — with deep EMU roots — to headline Centennial festivities
NPR: Bach Festival celebrates 25 years
A Model For Others: Beacon of Hope Scholar Azariah Cox ’17 is the first graduate aided by Lynchburg nonprofit
In 2011, Lynchburg Beacon of Hope set out to improve the number of students who pursue higher education in the city of Lynchburg, Virginia. The nonprofit was formed as one ... read more about A Model For Others: Beacon of Hope Scholar Azariah Cox ’17 is the first graduate aided by Lynchburg nonprofit
Heritage High alumnus Azariah Cox a role model for aspiring college students
Lynchburg Beacon of Hope filmed Azariah Cox this month at Heritage High School, creating a video celebrating his status as the first college graduate for the nonprofit, which aims to increase the number of Lynchburg City Schools students who pursue higher education. ... read more about Heritage High alumnus Azariah Cox a role model for aspiring college students from Lynchburg News & Advance
Singing to Ken J. Nafziger: faculty and former students gather for a retirement send-off
“We can’t have a reception honoring Ken without music,” said Professor Joan Griffing at a May event marking the retirement of her music department colleague Ken J. Nafziger. Nafziger stepped ... read more about Singing to Ken J. Nafziger: faculty and former students gather for a retirement send-off