CJP alumna leads Charlottesville restorative justice program Erin Campbell MA ‘22 (conflict transformation) is using the skills she acquired from EMU’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) to heal harms ... read more about Healing harm
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In the News: CJP grad delivers aid to war-torn Sudan
Bishop Andudu Adam Elnail MA ’18 (conflict transformation) was recently highlighted by WMRA for his work through the Pax Dei for Nuba nonprofit in helping the people of his homeland during Sudan’s ongoing civil war. ... read more about In the News: CJP grad delivers aid to war-torn Sudan from WMRA
In the News: Leymah Gbowee MA ’07 to receive $20M grant
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Leymah Gbowee MA ’07, founder and president of Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa, has been selected by Melinda French Gates to receive a $20 million grant to support women’s health and well-being around the world. The Liberian peace activist, trained social worker and women’s rights advocate earned a master’s degree in conflict transformation from EMU’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP). She was awarded EMU’s first honorary doctorate in 2018 and gave the commencement address that year (pictured) as well. ... read more about In the News: Leymah Gbowee MA ’07 to receive $20M grant from Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa
EMU’s 106th Commencement celebrates 357 graduates
Eastern Mennonite University awarded 366 total degrees (with some students earning more than one degree) at its 106th annual Commencement on Sunday, May 5, 2024. The total included 207 undergraduate ... read more about EMU’s 106th Commencement celebrates 357 graduates
‘A remarkable and beautiful legacy’
$1.54M Weaver bequest for CJP among largest single gifts in EMU history Samuel and Helen Weaver lived to serve others. They gave generously of their time to the churches they ... read more about ‘A remarkable and beautiful legacy’
Senior Maggie Garber McClary set to become first music and peacebuilding grad
After her first two semesters at EMU, Maggie Garber McClary, who was then undecided in her major, had an idea for a program that would combine the two areas she ... read more about Senior Maggie Garber McClary set to become first music and peacebuilding grad
Students, faculty, staff join voices for peace in Gaza
In a stirring display of solidarity, a group of about 200 protesters gathered outside City Hall in Harrisonburg, Virginia, on Tuesday afternoon calling for an end to the violence in ... read more about Students, faculty, staff join voices for peace in Gaza
Shalom Academy builds on legacy of School for Leadership Training
As the 2024 presidential election fast approaches and the campaign signs and TV ads begin their blitzes, it may seem the nation is more divided than ever. And, for faith ... read more about Shalom Academy builds on legacy of School for Leadership Training
Gala concert to celebrate connectedness and community
Where: Lehman AuditoriumWhen: 7 p.m., FridayCost: Free, with suggested donation of $10 to $20Online: emu.edu/gala/ Eastern Mennonite University’s 2023 Music Gala Concert, says David Berry, is a labor of love ... read more about Gala concert to celebrate connectedness and community
Learning, hope central themes of 2023 CJP Graduation
Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) students danced and blessed the journeys of their 16 classmates earning master’s degrees or graduate certificates at its Celebration of Blessings on May 7, ... read more about Learning, hope central themes of 2023 CJP Graduation