IRIS DE LEÓN-HARTSHORN MA ’05 has served Mennonite Central Committee (1996-2007) and Mennonite Church USA (2007-present) in various leadership roles. Previously the church’s director of transformative peacemaking, the Portland, Oregon, ... read more about Iris de León-Hartshorn MA ’05 talks about transformation and hope for ‘real change’ in Mennonite Church USA
The Sweet Cheeks apple, a cross between Honeycrisp and Pink Lady developed by Lancaster’s Hess Brothers Fruit Co., was the top vote-getter in a LancasterOnline reader poll. ... read more about Sweet Cheeks apples, developed by alum Ryan Linder-Hess ’98, earns top votes from Lancaster readers from LancasterOnline
Juggling preparations for a teaching career and setting athletic records might seem a difficult combination. And it is, according to Eastern Mennonite University senior Kelsey Troyer (Lancaster, Pa./Lancaster Mennonite), who ... read more about Royals Athlete of the Week: Goalie devotes pre-season to student-teacher prep, then sets career saves record
Before moving to Lancaster County 18 years ago, Donna Becker had little exposure to Mennonites. In fact, she was not aware that she had ever met a Mennonite until she ... read more about Lancaster seminary student learns about Mennonite identity among Karen refugees
Name any current major conflict in the world, domestic or international, and there is likely at least one graduate on location, employing the analysis and peacebuilding tools learned while studying ... read more about Annual Peacebuilder magazine highlights work in peace, justice and resilience by CJP and its alumni
The Royal Connections Business Spotlight is a monthly feature about businesses owned by EMU alumni. September’s spotlight is on The Emotional Health Center of Lancaster, co-founded by friends Doug Friesen ... read more about Royal Connections Business Spotlight: The Emotional Health Center of Lancaster
“The Mennonite Game” – tracing the genealogy of a new acquaintance until finding a common ancestor – might be a fun pastime for people with Mennonite backgrounds, but their relatively ... read more about NIMH study of genetics and bipolar disorder is ‘one thing Mennonites can do for the rest of the world’
Eastern Mennonite University set a new record for total philanthropic support during the 2017-18 fiscal year, receiving over $9.1 million in gifts from individuals and private foundations. This significantly tops ... read more about EMU giving sets new record for philanthropic support
Eastern Mennonite University’s Homecoming and Family Weekend 2018 offers everything from athletics events to music and theater performances, receptions, class reunions and more. Events are Friday, Oct. 12, through Sunday, ... read more about Join us for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2018!
With a busload of Eastern Mennonite University fans in the Nationals Park centerfield stands Friday night, Milwaukee Brewers catcher Erik Kratz ‘02 did not disappoint in his first at-bat, jumping ... read more about Opportunity knocks: Veteran catcher Erik Kratz looks to help Brewers into the playoffs