Over $6.5 million of the $7 million needed in gifts and pledges to renovate the Suter Science Center is now in place. The Campaign for the Suter Science Center will ... read more about EMU nearing completion of Science Campaign; join the final push
Graduate programs
Discovering ‘dynamic, changing, moving’ God when gathered ’round The Table
On a Sunday morning in an upstairs classroom at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, a group of people gather in a circle around a table. Though the setup isn’t immediately indicative of ... read more about Discovering ‘dynamic, changing, moving’ God when gathered ’round The Table
Alum Myron Blosser awarded as top biology teacher in Virginia
“Don’t know much about history . . . don’t know much biology . . .” The late Sam Cooke may not have made such a declaration in his song, “Wonderful ... read more about Alum Myron Blosser awarded as top biology teacher in Virginia
Veterans’ suicides remembered by EMU students, faculty and staff
Veterans Day 2013 was remembered at Eastern Mennonite University with 242 dog tags hung from a tree along a well-traveled footpath near the center of campus. Two graduate students, Michael ... read more about Veterans’ suicides remembered by EMU students, faculty and staff
School for Leadership Training to focus on navigating touchy issues via discernment
Immigration, racism, sexuality, biblical authority, and politics are just a few of the issues that threaten to tear churches apart. How do churches and leaders find their way through these ... read more about School for Leadership Training to focus on navigating touchy issues via discernment
EMS alum named first female pastor of local church
Soon, a picture of the Rev. Beth Jarrett’s smiling face will be added to the collection of portraits hanging at Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren, but it will be ... read more about EMS alum named first female pastor of local church
EMU, Seminary alumnus named president of Virginia Mennonite Missions
Aaron M. Kauffman of Harrisonburg, Va., was chosen by Virginia Mennonite Missions’ (VMM) 15-member Board of Directors as their next president at the October 18-19 meeting. Kauffman has extensive local ... read more about EMU, Seminary alumnus named president of Virginia Mennonite Missions
Seminary alum named to Mennonite Church USA post
Rachel Springer Gerber, a 2005 Eastern Mennonite Seminary (EMS) alum, was named as the new half-time denominational minister for youth and young adults by Mennonite Church USA. She begins this ... read more about Seminary alum named to Mennonite Church USA post
Jason Good becomes EMU’s director of admissions
The admissions department at Eastern Mennonite University will be led by Jason Good, PhD, beginning Oct. 7. Graduating from EMU in 2005 with a double major in sociology and environmental ... read more about Jason Good becomes EMU’s director of admissions
Restorative justice highlighted by Gandhi Center award and state-wide mediation conference
More than 100 members of the Virginia Mediation Network (VMN), the state’s largest professional association for mediators and mediation scholars, gathered on campus for a September 28-29 conference co-hosted by ... read more about Restorative justice highlighted by Gandhi Center award and state-wide mediation conference