Being twins, Justin and Joel Rittenhouse learned to share growing up: toys, birthdays, even, in one sense, each other’s face. Now, the 21-year-olds share another distinction — Eastern Mennonite University ... read more about Doubling Down On Success
Academics
Seminary Widens Horizons of Mennonite-Raised Grad
As a Mennonite, one of the last “take-aways” Aaron Kauffman expected from Eastern Mennonite Seminary was learning about Christian traditions far beyond the Mennonite church and coming to appreciate them. ... read more about Seminary Widens Horizons of Mennonite-Raised Grad
Disney Urges Larger Role for Women in Peacebuilding
Commencement speaker Abigail Disney asked the graduates of Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) to support a greater role for women in the political arena, particularly in peace negotiations. If more women ... read more about Disney Urges Larger Role for Women in Peacebuilding
EMU Among State’s Best in Recycling
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) finished third in the state of Virginia in the latest “Recyclemania” competition. “Recyclemania brings some friendly competition between colleges and universities, and in the end, can ... read more about EMU Among State’s Best in Recycling
“Weaving Life” Documentary to Highlight Life of Dan Terry
Dan Terry, 64, was among 10 humanitarian aid workers assassinated in Afghanistan in August 2010, but his remarkable life cannot be defined by his brutal death. Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) ... read more about “Weaving Life” Documentary to Highlight Life of Dan Terry
Recital Showcases Area Youth
The works of Mozart, Hummel, Haydn, Loewe and others will be on display Sunday, May 6, at 3 p.m. in Martin Chapel, as 11 local students showcase their talents in ... read more about Recital Showcases Area Youth
A Justice System at its Best
Courtesy Peacebuilder, Des Moines Register In March of 1994, in my former role as Bureau Chief in the Criminal Bureau of the Polk County (Iowa) attorney’s office, I read a ... read more about A Justice System at its Best
EMU Student Story – Becca knew she was more than a number at EMU
1:1 conversations with an Eastern Mennonite University history professor made the difference for Becca in choosing EMU. Find out why. ... read more about EMU Student Story – Becca knew she was more than a number at EMU
Speech-Winner Ties Conflict to Systemic Injustice
A call for peace echoed throughout the University Commons as eight Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) students raised their voices for peacemaking in the annual C. Henry Smith Peace Oratory contest. ... read more about Speech-Winner Ties Conflict to Systemic Injustice
EMU Boasts Teachers of Promise
Six students were selected to represent Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) at the Teachers of Promise Institute, Mar. 24-25, in Richmond, Va. The Teachers of Promise Foundation, which sponsored the event, ... read more about EMU Boasts Teachers of Promise