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Seminary welcomes two new faculty

August 26, 2019Last updated August 26, 2019 by Lauren Jefferson

Eastern Mennonite Seminary welcomes two new faculty members for the 2019-20 academic year. The following appointments are announced by Fred Kniss, provost; Sue Cockley, dean of the School of Theology

EMU professors, graduates attend Global Mennonite Peacebuilding Conference and Festival in The Netherlands

August 26, 2019Last updated August 29, 2019 by Jan Willem Stenvers / Mennonite World Review

The second Global Mennonite Peacebuilding Conference and Festival, held June 27-30 in the Netherlands, drew more than 200 peacebuilders, including Bible, religion and theology professor and Peace Commission secretary Andrew

Ministry interns learn from ‘amazing’ experiences – and the church leaders they shadow

August 13, 2019Last updated August 14, 2019 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

“Even though I am only an intern, the congregation looks at me as a part of the pastoral team … they want me, as well, to not just be able

Seminary grad to be priest-in-charge at Emmanuel Episcopal

August 8, 2019Last updated August 25, 2020 by EMU communications

The Reverend Barbara Harrison Seward has accepted a call to become priest-in-charge at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Harrisonburg, Va. She is a 2011 graduate of Eastern Mennonite Seminary. “From the

Alumni commissioned at Virginia Mennonite Missions centennial celebration service

July 30, 2019Last updated July 30, 2019 by Aaron Kauffman

Many Eastern Mennonite University alumni have some connection to Virginia Mennonite Missions, which celebrates its centennial this year. It was organized in 1916, and incorporated in 1919 as an agency

EMU @ #MennoCon19

July 9, 2019Last updated June 28, 2021 by Lauren Jefferson

Eastern Mennonite University was well-represented at the July 2-6 Mennonite Church USA convention, aka MennoCon19. President Susan Schultz Huxman was among several administrators, faculty and staff to travel to Kansas

EMU honored with CASE award for excellence in fundraising

July 1, 2019Last updated July 3, 2019 by Lauren Jefferson

For the third time in recent years, Eastern Mennonite University has earned accolades for its exceptional fundraising program from The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). Only 90

Crossroads Spring/Summer 2019 is on its way to you!

June 10, 2019Last updated June 10, 2019 by Lauren Jefferson

The spring/summer 2019 issue of Crossroads, in mailboxes this week, celebrates the impact and experiences of alumni in and around Philadelphia. The collective theme is “In A Right Place,” acknowledging

EMU celebrates 101st Commencement

May 6, 2019Last updated May 20, 2019 by Lauren Jefferson and Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Eastern Mennonite University’s 2019 graduating class received a final assignment right at the start of their commencement ceremony address: “Raise your hand if this describes you,” said retiring psychology professor

Seminary grads’ capstones explore ministry intersection with addiction, Appalachia, theater and more

May 1, 2019Last updated May 7, 2019 by EMU communications

Twenty-three Eastern Mennonite Seminary students celebrated their graduation during the 101st Commencement on Sunday, May 5. They come from five states and Honduras, Indonesia and Tanzania. As part of final

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