The figuring begins in the sheepfold, where Jim Rittenhouse ’84 feeds his flock of Hampshire sheep each morning. There are 48 of them at the moment, including the lambs that began ... read more about A day in the life of Jim Rittenhouse
Academics
Accounting alum finds fulfillment in a variety of endeavors
In May of 1988, almost exactly a decade after Wes Park had graduated from EMU, he and his wife Bonnie took a trip from their home on Florida’s west coast back ... read more about Accounting alum finds fulfillment in a variety of endeavors
In public finance grads strive for spirit of the law
Jill Goyette Head ’02 stumbled into public finance as an intern in the city office in Hiram, Georgia, fulfilling a requirement for a master’s in public administration degree from Kennesaw State ... read more about In public finance grads strive for spirit of the law
Three alumni discover the satisfaction of being actuaries
One of the most desirable jobs in the United States – being an actuary – has attracted exactly three graduates from EMU, as far as we know. (You’re another one? Let us ... read more about Three alumni discover the satisfaction of being actuaries
From deloitte to an NGO supporting democracies
On the National Democratic Institute ’s website (ndi.org), you’ll find all sorts of stories about NDI’s work abroad on behalf of citizen participation in open and accountable governments. Town hall ... read more about From deloitte to an NGO supporting democracies
Doing audits and budgets at JMU
The “other” university in Harrisonburg, James Madison University, is now home to two number-crunching graduates of EMU, one directing JMU’s internal audit department and the other serving as associate budget director. ... read more about Doing audits and budgets at JMU
To EMU as undergrad, to JMU as grad student
One thing EMU recent accounting graduates often mention about the university’s accounting program is how they benefitted from its small size. Ashley Hevener ’10 said the close, first-name relationship with ... read more about To EMU as undergrad, to JMU as grad student
Accounting majors excel by national standards
EMU’s accounting students rank No. 2 in the state, behind the University of Virginia, for first-time pass rate on all sections of the Certified Public Accountant Exam, according to the National Association of State ... read more about Accounting majors excel by national standards
Six grads contribute to SNL financial’s data-collection work
You know how Americans picture the CIA combing the world to collect data, keeping careful tabs on which political faction is rising or falling in what country, and which dealer is ... read more about Six grads contribute to SNL financial’s data-collection work
Business administration alumni move from small towns to the major leagues
They all have last names that flag them as possibly having Swiss-German-Mennonite roots – Buckwalter, Kauffman and Yoder – and they all majored in business administration. What else do John Buckwalter ... read more about Business administration alumni move from small towns to the major leagues