Over the past two academic years, EMU has received a significant number of grants, a testament to the hard work of faculty and staff, innovative ideas, collaboration, and dedication to ... read more about EMU celebrates recent grant success
Academics
Four graduate students awarded MC USA scholarships
Three Eastern Mennonite Seminary students and one Center for Justice and Peacebuilding student are recipients of Mennonite Church USA’s Scholarship for BIPOC Students. The scholarship recipients include Shana Green, pursuing a master of divinity; Makinto, pursuing an MA in Christian leadership; Jonny Rashid, pursuing a doctorate in ministry; and Mukarabe Lysaine Makinto-Inandava, pursuing an MA in conflict transformation. ... read more about Four graduate students awarded MC USA scholarships from Mennonite Church USA
Biology alum recognized for outstanding achievements in chemical ecology
One EMU grad is creating quite the buzz. Nathan Derstine ’10, a chemical ecologist and physiologist whose research focuses on insect pheromones, was recently recognized for his groundbreaking work on ... read more about Biology alum recognized for outstanding achievements in chemical ecology
Hall of Honor: Justin Reesor ’10
This is the fourth and final profile about the 2025 inductees of the EMU Athletic Hall of Honor. For more information about the Hall of Honor and a full list ... read more about Hall of Honor: Justin Reesor ’10
EMU to host symposium on community organizing from Oct. 12-14
EMU invites all organizers, pastors, academics, and leaders of church institutions to come together for a symposium on “The Promise and Possibility of Anabaptist Organizing” from Sunday, Oct. 12, to ... read more about EMU to host symposium on community organizing from Oct. 12-14
From Zurich to Zimbabwe: Mennonite historian and professor to present annual Keim lecture on Wednesday
Keim History Lecture, presented by Troy OsborneDate: Wednesday, Oct. 8Time: 4:30 p.m. for reception, 5 p.m. for lectureLocation: Suter Science Center 106 (1194 Park Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802)Cost: Free and ... read more about From Zurich to Zimbabwe: Mennonite historian and professor to present annual Keim lecture on Wednesday
VACA professor’s film wins ‘Best Documentary Short’ at NC festival
After filming her 2024 feature documentary Bloom, which explores the American hospital system and the birth workers striving to make reproductive care safer and more accessible, EMU professor and documentary ... read more about VACA professor’s film wins ‘Best Documentary Short’ at NC festival
Hall of Honor: Mitchell Leap ’12
This is the third of four profiles about the 2025 inductees of the EMU Athletic Hall of Honor. For more information about the Hall of Honor and a full list ... read more about Hall of Honor: Mitchell Leap ’12
Seminary professor’s new book examines the disconnect between Black freedom fighters and their white allies
‘Damned Whiteness’ by David Evans publishes on Oct. 28 When Eastern Mennonite Seminary Professor David Evans set out to write his book about religious white progressives in the fight for ... read more about Seminary professor’s new book examines the disconnect between Black freedom fighters and their white allies
Alumni Awards: Bridge-builder Brittany Caine-Conley MDiv ’14 selected for Outstanding Young Alum Award
This is the third and final profile about the recipients of EMU’s 2025 Alumni Awards. For more information about the annual awards and a full list of past winners, visit emu.edu/alumni/awards. ... read more about Alumni Awards: Bridge-builder Brittany Caine-Conley MDiv ’14 selected for Outstanding Young Alum Award