Jim Bishop ’67 traded in his “Bishop’s Mantle” pen and switched hats as well to contribute this coverage of the Oct. 1-2 Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale. He also was the ... read more about Virginia relief sale unmasks generous spirit
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EMU enrollment reflects stability against pandemic challenges
Amid pandemic challenges and a nationwide drop in matriculation among college-age students, Eastern Mennonite University has logged another favorable outcome of stability in first-year and graduate student numbers this fall. ... read more about EMU enrollment reflects stability against pandemic challenges
Lancaster Online: ‘School nurses deal with COVID-19 issues, care for our children’
Priscilla Simmons PhD, professor emerita in EMU's online RN-to-BS and MSN programs, authored this op-ed for Lancaster Online. ... read more about Lancaster Online: ‘School nurses deal with COVID-19 issues, care for our children’ from Lancaster Online
EMU earns ‘Washington Monthly’ ranking for contributions to the public good
Eastern Mennonite University is ranked in the top tier of Washington Monthly’s annual college rankings. The rankings measure an institution “based on their contribution to the public good” in the ... read more about EMU earns ‘Washington Monthly’ ranking for contributions to the public good
EMU Dean’s List, Summer 2021
The Dean’s List, compiled at the end of each semester, includes degree-seeking students who achieve a semester GPA of at least 3.75 with no W, I, or F grades for ... read more about EMU Dean’s List, Summer 2021
Royal Awards honor commencement ceremony planners
Eastern Mennonite University presented three Royal Awards for Staff Performance during May and June 2021. The awardees are selected from nominations of staff or administrators who have shown exceptional performance, ... read more about Royal Awards honor commencement ceremony planners
EMU’s 2020-21 donors come through with strong support
Responding to financial challenges prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic and new initiatives to increase student access and opportunity, Eastern Mennonite University donors and alumni generously contributed over $5.1 million during ... read more about EMU’s 2020-21 donors come through with strong support
‘Ready to do the hard work’: DEI director sees surge of support during first months in new role
Scroll down to view an 8/17/2021 interview with Dr. Font-Guzmán. Not a week after beginning in her new role as EMU’s first executive director of diversity, equity, and inclusion, Jacqueline ... read more about ‘Ready to do the hard work’: DEI director sees surge of support during first months in new role
EMU’s ‘Here Together’ week highlights community connections, service and fun
Next week, Eastern Mennonite University goes out into the community with “Here Together,” a six-day celebration to kick off the 2021-22 academic year. The week’s events were organized by faculty ... read more about EMU’s ‘Here Together’ week highlights community connections, service and fun
Huxman joins Valley university presidents at annual Chamber event
Presidents from four of the Valley’s colleges gave an update Tuesday [Aug. 10] on how their institutions are handling COVID-19 and their plans for the fall semester during the annual Presidential Address breakfast hosted by the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce. Read DNR coverage and watch WHSV TV-3 coverage. Speakers included (from left) Susan Schultz Huxman of Eastern Mennonite University, Jonathan Alger of James Madison University, David Bushman of Bridgewater College, the chamber's president and CEO Christopher Quinn, and John Downey of Blue Ridge Community College. (Photo courtesy of Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce.) ... read more about Huxman joins Valley university presidents at annual Chamber event from WSHV-3