Katie Mansfield, lead trainer of EMU's STAR (Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience) program, shares this blog post is part of Mennonite Church USA’s Welcoming EveryBODY: Learn, Pray, Join initiative. ... read more about STAR lead trainer urges churches to consider disability justice first from MCUSA
Academics
Lord Fairfax Community College names EMU graduate as 2022 Distinguished Alumni of the Year
Kathy Alsberry Temple ’14, the very first person to graduate from Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) during its inaugural commencement ceremony in 1972, was presented with the 2022 Distinguished Alumni ... read more about Lord Fairfax Community College names EMU graduate as 2022 Distinguished Alumni of the Year
Alumni awarded EMU Educator Grant for outdoor rooftop classroom
Students at the Elon Rhodes Early Learning Center in Harrisonburg will now have the opportunity to attend class outdoors, sitting at rooftop picnic tables, learning at the vertical wall garden, ... read more about Alumni awarded EMU Educator Grant for outdoor rooftop classroom
MSN grad launches Vaccines for Children Program in Pennsylvania school district
As she began her final coursework to earn a Master of Science in Nursing degree at Eastern Mennonite University, Crystal Perez saw an opportunity to impact the greater community. Partnering ... read more about MSN grad launches Vaccines for Children Program in Pennsylvania school district
Eastern Mennonite Seminary names The Rev. Veva Mumaw as campus pastor
The Rev. Veva Mumaw will be the new campus pastor at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. She replaces The Rev. Dr. Kevin Clark, assistant professor, who has served in the role since ... read more about Eastern Mennonite Seminary names The Rev. Veva Mumaw as campus pastor
EMU ranked third among Virginia private colleges in Money’s 2022 Best Colleges list
Eastern Mennonite University was ranked third among Virginia private four-year colleges on Money 2022’s Best Colleges list. The list was compiled using schools with sufficient data and above-average graduation rates, ... read more about EMU ranked third among Virginia private colleges in Money’s 2022 Best Colleges list
Isaac Alderfer earns ODAC’s Jopson Award as top male scholar-athlete
Tuesday, the ODAC announced its recipients of the Marjorie T. Berkley and Harry G. “Doc” Jopson Awards, awarded to the conference’s top female and male scholar-athletes. A familiar name was seen ... read more about Isaac Alderfer earns ODAC’s Jopson Award as top male scholar-athlete
Mennonite Central Committee establishes Michael J. Sharp Global Peacemaker Award
Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) announced the establishment of the annual Michael J. Sharp Global Peacemaker Award, which will recognize and encourage courageous peacebuilders across the world. The award will be ... read more about Mennonite Central Committee establishes Michael J. Sharp Global Peacemaker Award
EMU Nursing spotlights alumni for National Nurses Month
Eastern Mennonite University Nursing featured 25 alumni, students, and faculty on their Facebook page for National Nurses Month this May. Nurses shared a diverse array of experiences, stories, and even ... read more about EMU Nursing spotlights alumni for National Nurses Month
EMU arts prominent among local spring grants
Theater and music programs at Eastern Mennonite University received Advancing the Arts grants this spring from the Arts Council of the Valley. The grants cover projects to be completed by ... read more about EMU arts prominent among local spring grants