Eastern Mennonite University undergraduate and graduate students who are planning health careers in pharmacy now have an expedited pathway to earning the required Doctor of Pharmacy degree. A new articulation ... read more about New articulation agreement benefits pre-pharmacy students
Graduate programs
Gerry Keener MDiv ’78 appointed as Eastern Mennonite Missions president
The board of directors of Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM) announces the appointment of Gerald “Gerry” H. Keener as the president of the organization. Keener has served EMM as the executive ... read more about Gerry Keener MDiv ’78 appointed as Eastern Mennonite Missions president
CJP student Muhammad Akram on ‘Pakistan, Blasphemy and a Way Forward’
...In my childhood in Pakistan, I was never taught that Islam advocates for violence and hatred against anyone. As I have been learning more about the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) himself, I see how he was mistreated multiple times by the non-Muslims and never even responded back in the same way, but instead advised to be calm and humble in response. These real life examples set by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) were revolutionary and are at the heart of our faith. So then, why have many Muslims adopted violent responses to issues like blasphemy, smashing the true spirit of Islam identifying its followers with violent public riots and extremism? ... read more about CJP student Muhammad Akram on ‘Pakistan, Blasphemy and a Way Forward’ from Arc of the Universe
Counseling interns contribute to holistic care at the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Free Clinic
Graduate students in Eastern Mennonite University’s Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) program are gaining real-world experience – and providing needed counseling services at the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Free Clinic in Harrisonburg. ... read more about Counseling interns contribute to holistic care at the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Free Clinic
Alumna and Davos contributor named among TIME’s ‘Top Eight Young Reformers Shaping the World’
Gwendolyn Myers GC ’14 is featured among Time magazine’s “Top Eight Young Reformers Across the Globe Shaping the World.” The feature is part of the magazine’s coverage of the World Economic ... read more about Alumna and Davos contributor named among TIME’s ‘Top Eight Young Reformers Shaping the World’
MJ Sharp ’05 to be honored with March memorial trek up Kilimanjaro
A group of family, friends and others moved by the life and sacrifice of murdered United Nations armed group expert and peacebuilder Michael J. Sharp ’05 plan to summit Kilimanjaro ... read more about MJ Sharp ’05 to be honored with March memorial trek up Kilimanjaro
Among ‘stormy seas of change,’ School for Leadership Training celebrates 50 years of supporting ministry
Approximately 200 pastors, ministers and laity attended the 50th annual School for Leadership Training Jan. 14-16 at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. Funded by the seminary’s Lilly Foundation “Thriving in Ministry” grant, ... read more about Among ‘stormy seas of change,’ School for Leadership Training celebrates 50 years of supporting ministry
Learning, service and inspiration to ‘break the silence’ during EMU’s multi-day MLK celebration
Nearly 28 events, including lectures, service projects and workshops, were scheduled for Eastern Mennonite University’s celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, styled as a “day on” instead of a ... read more about Learning, service and inspiration to ‘break the silence’ during EMU’s multi-day MLK celebration
JustPax grant will fund the development of STAR curriculum for sexual harms
Eastern Mennonite University professor Carolyn Stauffer has been awarded a JustPax Fund grant to support the development of a new Strategies for Trauma and Resilience (STAR) curriculum focused on sexual ... read more about JustPax grant will fund the development of STAR curriculum for sexual harms
Baltimore Sun: Coming to the Table’s growing presence in Maryland
Coming to the Table chapters have increased from 10 local groups across the country to 32, including three in the Baltimore area. They initially focused on white-black relations but have expanded to others affected by racism. ... read more about Baltimore Sun: Coming to the Table’s growing presence in Maryland from Baltimore Sun