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EMU sees growth across undergrad, grad programs

September 22, 2020Last updated November 4, 2020 by Lauren Jefferson

Innovative new undergraduate and graduate programs and a strong showing in retention across the undergraduate classes have helped Eastern Mennonite University report favorable gains in student numbers this fall despite

STEM teacher Myron Blosser ’83, MA ’98 wins Presidential Award

August 6, 2020Last updated August 14, 2020 by EMU communications

Myron Blosser ’83, MA ’98 has received the highest award a teacher can achieve – a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science. Blosser is co-chair of the Harrisonburg High School

RJE Conference focuses on youth leaders as ‘the ambassadors for change’

July 28, 2020Last updated July 30, 2020 by Randi B. Hagi

“What affects one of us affects all of us, and what affects all of us affects one of us,” said Ram Bhagat, manager of school climate and culture strategy for

Attend EMU’s annual Restorative Justice in Education conference, now online

June 15, 2020Last updated June 15, 2020 by Randi B. Hagi

Although schools across the country have closed their buildings during the COVID-19 pandemic, educators have not stopped teaching our children. And as they have transitioned to various distanced forms of

In Ed Week op-ed, Professor Ryan Good draws attention to school closures

Ed Week

"America at large is facing two pandemics: racism and COVID-19. But, low-income Black and Brown children in America are facing one more, the temporary and permanent closure of their schools." Read an Ed Week op-ed co-authored by Ryan Good, assistant professor and co-director at the Washington Community Scholars Center in Washington D.C. ... read more about In Ed Week op-ed, Professor Ryan Good draws attention to school closures from Ed Week

Ten alumni among regional 2020 Teacher of the Year honorees

June 10, 2020Last updated June 11, 2020 by Lauren Jefferson

Area school districts in the Shenandoah Valley recognized nine alumni among Teacher of the Year honorees. Augusta County Sarah Bauman Stoll ‘04, music, Wilson Elementary School, Waynesboro; Elizabeth Benbow, who

New edition of ‘Little Book of Trauma Healing’ is a timely release of a peacebuilding classic

June 5, 2020Last updated June 5, 2020 by Randi B. Hagi

Nearly 15 years after its original publication, a new edition of the Little Book of Trauma Healing: When Violence Strikes and Community Security is Threatened was released by SkyHorse Publishing

EMU offers free webinars for ministry, parents, educators, healthcare professionals, racial and social justice advocates

May 26, 2020Last updated June 1, 2020 by EMU communications

Eastern Mennonite University offers several academic and professional programs related to trauma and resilience and restorative justice, and integrates this expertise into general coursework for programs not specifically focused on

Caitlin Morneau MA ’19 on lifting up restorative practices in a pandemic

Ignatian Solidarity Network

As I walk through my own new “normal” during this time of pandemic and talk with ministry leaders and restorative justice practitioners throughout the country, there are particular components of circle process and other restorative practices that I have found hold renewed meaning in this time. ... read more about Caitlin Morneau MA ’19 on lifting up restorative practices in a pandemic from Ignatian Solidarity Network

Congratulations to the Class of 2020!

May 3, 2020Last updated May 7, 2020 by Moderator

President Susan Schultz Huxman congratulates graduates celebrating around the country and extends a personal invitation to the rescheduled Commencement ceremony this fall.

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