Two Eastern Mennonite University alumna are among the nurses honored in 2017 by by the Virginia chapter of March of Dimes. Nursing department adjunct instructor Pam Collins ’78, MSN ’13 ... read more about Nursing alumnae honored by March of Dimes
EMU at Lancaster
EMU awarded record-breaking total of more than $3.3 million in grants in 2017
In 2017, Eastern Mennonite University was awarded grants in excess of $3.3 million, including more than $2.2 million in federal funding. The grants support the health and wellbeing of local ... read more about EMU awarded record-breaking total of more than $3.3 million in grants in 2017
Dianne Swann-Wright, known for historical research at Monticello, remembered for contributions to EMU
Dianne Swann-Wright, former director of multicultural programs at Eastern Mennonite University and a leading historian of African American history, died Jan. 23, 2018. At the time of her death, she ... read more about Dianne Swann-Wright, known for historical research at Monticello, remembered for contributions to EMU
EMU’s peacebuilding institute invites leaders of U.S. Congress to learn more about talking sticks and circle processes
Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding has invited leaders of Congress to learn more about using talking sticks in circle processes at its Summer Peacebuilding Institute (SPI). The ... read more about EMU’s peacebuilding institute invites leaders of U.S. Congress to learn more about talking sticks and circle processes
Seminary conference gives space to brokenness, ‘kintsugi clergy’ and ministry in a polarized society
The Reverend Meredith McNabb is director of the United Methodist Church Virginia Conference’s Center for Clergy Excellence, and she isn’t afraid to poke a little fun at the grandiose-ness of ... read more about Seminary conference gives space to brokenness, ‘kintsugi clergy’ and ministry in a polarized society
Student-entrepreneur wins ‘Small Business, Big Impact’ scholarship
Eastern Mennonite University junior and entrepreneur Andrea Cable has been awarded a $2,500 scholarship in Insureon’s Small Business, Big Impact essay contest. Small-business insurer Insureon awards the scholarship once each ... read more about Student-entrepreneur wins ‘Small Business, Big Impact’ scholarship
EMU receives $672,000 bequest through Virginia College Fund
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) has received a portion of a $2.7 million bequest from the Virginia College Fund. The university will receive $672,000, primarily to be used for student scholarships ... read more about EMU receives $672,000 bequest through Virginia College Fund
Veteran coach Bob Hepler to head Royals cross country and track and field
Eastern Mennonite University has announced Bob Hepler as the head coach for cross country and track & field. Hepler will start in Harrisonburg early this summer, upon completion of his 14th season ... read more about Veteran coach Bob Hepler to head Royals cross country and track and field
Alumnus named provost of University of Scranton
Jeff Gingerich, an alumnus of Eastern Mennonite University, has been announced as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at University of Scranton. His appointment is effective July 1, ... read more about Alumnus named provost of University of Scranton
Biochemistry degree, theater involvement and liberal arts education prepared this Ebola researcher for challenging work
Imagine a scientist working in a lab, and you might envision gleaming, sterile equipment in a strictly controlled environment. For one Eastern Mennonite University graduate now studying effects of Ebola ... read more about Biochemistry degree, theater involvement and liberal arts education prepared this Ebola researcher for challenging work