John Paul Lederach, founding director at the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, is a Senior Fellow with Humanity United. ... read more about John Paul Lederach, CJP founding director, asks ‘How can humanity unite?’ from Humanity United
Academics
Graduate school and seminary dean Michael King writes of mental illness happening ‘among us’
Mental illness happens among us—not out there to stigmatized strangers, says Michael King, vice president of graduate schools and the seminary, the cover article of The Mennonite. ... read more about Graduate school and seminary dean Michael King writes of mental illness happening ‘among us’ from The Mennonite
Former Intensive English Program student from South Africa finds success at Goshen College
Simelwe “Sim” Dlova, of South Africa, was a student in Eastern Mennonite University’s Intensive English Program during the fall 2013 semester before attending Goshen College in Indiana. This article is ... read more about Former Intensive English Program student from South Africa finds success at Goshen College
EMU to host prospective students during Virginia Private College Week July 25-July 30
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) is inviting students to discover the educational opportunities available in Virginia. The university is among 24 schools participating in the 20th annual Virginia Private College Week, ... read more about EMU to host prospective students during Virginia Private College Week July 25-July 30
Canadian peace camp for kids takes inspiration from EMU’s Interfaith Peace Camp
Inspired by EMU's Interfaith Peace Camp, the London Interfaith Peace Camp in Ontario, Canada, began four years ago. ... read more about Canadian peace camp for kids takes inspiration from EMU’s Interfaith Peace Camp from London Interfaith Peace Camp
Emmanuel Bombande MA ’02 nominated as Ghana’s deputy foreign affairs minister
Emmanuel Bombande MA '02 has been nominated as Ghana's deputy foreign affairs minister by President John Mahama. ... read more about Emmanuel Bombande MA ’02 nominated as Ghana’s deputy foreign affairs minister from GhanaWeb
Restorative Justice in Education Academy draws educators from six states for introduction into creating socially just, equitable learning environments
Jonathan Stith invoked civil rights leader Ella Baker in his keynote address at Eastern Mennonite University’s Restorative Justice in Education Academy last week. Stith, who is national coordinator at the ... read more about Restorative Justice in Education Academy draws educators from six states for introduction into creating socially just, equitable learning environments
Poet Angela Carter ’09 to perform ‘Wingspan’ at the International Summit to End Sexual Violence in NYC
Angela Carter '09 will perform her poem 'Wingspan' at the July 10-11 International Summit to End Sexual Violence in New York City. ... read more about Poet Angela Carter ’09 to perform ‘Wingspan’ at the International Summit to End Sexual Violence in NYC from YouTube
Alumnus puts organizational leadership degree to the test as regional coordinator of West Virginia flood relief efforts
This article, published with permission from The News-Gazette and written by Beth Homicz, references alumnus Irvin “Joey” Jones III, a Raphine, Virginia, resident who is providing leadership to Rockbridge County churches ... read more about Alumnus puts organizational leadership degree to the test as regional coordinator of West Virginia flood relief efforts
Shoqi Al-Maktary MA ’07 leads program in Yemen named among most innovative global nonprofits
Search for Common Ground's Shoqi Abas Al-Maktary MA '07, leads the program "Unifying Yemen to Stand Up Against Violence," recently named one of the 100 most innovative nonprofits and social enterprises of 2016. ... read more about Shoqi Al-Maktary MA ’07 leads program in Yemen named among most innovative global nonprofits from Search for Common Ground named among most innovative global nonprofits