Before moving to Lancaster County 18 years ago, Donna Becker had little exposure to Mennonites. In fact, she was not aware that she had ever met a Mennonite until she ... read more about Lancaster seminary student learns about Mennonite identity among Karen refugees
Name any current major conflict in the world, domestic or international, and there is likely at least one graduate on location, employing the analysis and peacebuilding tools learned while studying ... read more about Annual Peacebuilder magazine highlights work in peace, justice and resilience by CJP and its alumni
Costa Rica is widely considered one of the most progressive nations in the areas of ecological and economic sustainability. With a pledge to be carbon neutral by 2025 and regular ... read more about MBA’s Costa Rica residency brings leadership for the common good and sustainable practices into focus
Eastern Mennonite University set a new record for total philanthropic support during the 2017-18 fiscal year, receiving over $9.1 million in gifts from individuals and private foundations. This significantly tops ... read more about EMU giving sets new record for philanthropic support
In Chris Grim’s first-grade classroom when a student does something kind, or accomplishes something important, they get to ring the celebration bell. The celebration bell may just look like a ... read more about Chris Grim ’90 selected for regional teacher of the year award
Lynette Mast '88 helps Eastern Mennonite Elementary students take part in an annual tradition, with each student adding their name to their classroom’s pledge of nonviolence poster, and then washing one another’s hands. ... read more about EMS elementary school students sign pledge of nonviolence from Eastern Mennonite School
Twenty employees from Grand Canyon National Park attended its first week-long Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience (STAR) workshop, run by Eastern Mennonite University. ... read more about Outside Magazine: EMU-led STAR trauma training in Grand Canyon National Park from Outside
Working as a full-time pastor in Roanoke, Virginia, or a volunteer chaplain in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and taking courses at Eastern Mennonite Seminary are no longer incompatible, thanks to a relatively ... read more about Hybrid seminary courses blend face-to-face and flexible learning
A September Writers Read event at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) will feature alumna Allison K. Garcia, a licensed professional counselor and “Latina at heart.” Garcia will read from her novel ... read more about September Writers Read features alumna Allison K. Garcia and her novel ‘Vivir el Dream’
Royal Connections, a new feature launching on Eastern Mennonite University’s website, showcases alumni-owned or managed businesses all over the world – and helps students, parents and graduates find and connect ... read more about Connected in a Royals way: New website locates alumni businesses, internship opportunities