Jacques Mushagasha, a graduate of EMU's Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, currently serves as the president of the Congolese Community of Harrisonburg, chairman of the Congolese American Foundation and is a founding member of the Christian Coalition for Justice and Peace in Congo. ... read more about Jacques Mushagasha MA ’16 on engaging American Christians to stand for peace in D.R. Congo from Peace Signs
Just as “it’s possible to live on bread and water,” Jeff Gundy says, “it’s possible to live without poetry. But life is better with it.” Gundy will present his poetry ... read more about Bluffton prof and poet Jeff Gundy presents at March 15 Writers Read
Professor Ryan Thompson is a former Christian Church youth pastor who began a master’s degree in counseling at Richmont Graduate University, affiliated with the evangelical church, and then finished his ... read more about A meditation on vocation: academic departments host chapel services
Teachers Allison Eanes and Austin Mumaw were recently honored by two Harrisonburg City Schools students. Both are alumni of Eastern Mennonite University. The 22nd Annual Robert B. and Gladys Hopkins ... read more about Alumni teaching in Harrisonburg City Schools are honored by grateful students
Karla Martin graduated from Eastern Mennonite University in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in biology and pre-physical therapy and a minor in psychology. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of ... read more about Grad School Q & A: Karla Martin ’13, pursuing a doctorate in physical therapy at Duke University
Four theatrical performances highlighting multiple perspectives of the Israel/Palestine conflict brought approximately 400 viewers — and one Washington Post theater critic— to Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) in late February. EMU ... read more about Weekend performances engage EMU audiences in emotions and history of Israel/Palestine conflict
EMU alumna Kate Steury Leaman opens a Shirley's Popcorn Gourmet Popcorn Co. franchise in Goshen. ... read more about Alumna opens Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Co. store in Goshen from South Bend Tribune
Annette Lantz-Simmons has been named 2018 Peacebuilder of the Year by the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University. The annual award recognizes “alumni who have demonstrated exceptional ... read more about Annette Lantz-Simmons named CJP’s 2018 Peacebuilder of the Year
Three representatives from Eastern Mennonite University attended the seventh annual Hope for the Future conference hosted by Mennonite Church USA (MC USA). Melody Pannell, professor of social work, M. Esther ... read more about EMU representatives join fellow leaders of color at seventh annual MC USA Hope for the Future conference
The creation of identity is a dynamic process," writes Professor Andrew Suderman, who teaches theology, peace and mission at Eastern Mennonite University. He also serves as secretary of Mennonite World Conference’s Peace Commission. Andrew and his wife, Karen, served with Mennonite Church Canada as coordinators of the Anabaptist Network in South Africa from 2009 to 2016. ... read more about Professor Andrew Suderman on ‘Wrestling with Mennonite identity’ from The Mennonite