“I was raised in an Iowa farm town,” says Brian Gumm, 33. “The borders of my imaginative world were pretty tightly drawn. At EMU those borders exploded in a good ... read more about Alum Connects MDiv and Conflict Transformation Graduate Studies
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Alum Discusses Intervention and “When to Step Up”
Emily Benner took a step toward the noisy group of men on the train, just as one began to unbuckle his pants. “Hi! Can I sit down?” she recalls asking ... read more about Alum Discusses Intervention and “When to Step Up”
Undergrads Are Key Players in Peace Institute
For the second year in a row, college senior James Souder has a summer job that wins him friends from dozens of countries. They are men and women aged 20 ... read more about Undergrads Are Key Players in Peace Institute
EMU Student Story – EMU has given Brendon many opportunities to explore his faith
At Eastern Mennonite University, students explore their faith through weekly chapels, student-led worship services, hall bible studies, coffeehouses and more! ... read more about EMU Student Story – EMU has given Brendon many opportunities to explore his faith
Surprise! Kenyan Women’s Leader and Soldier Reconnect at EMU
Amina Hassan and Samson Sorobit looked at one another across the room at Park View Mennonite Church with a mixture of surprise and recognition. Could it really be? In 2008, ... read more about Surprise! Kenyan Women’s Leader and Soldier Reconnect at EMU
EMU Grad Spory Named Lilly Fellow
Michael Spory, a 2011 Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) graduate, was one of 16 students nationwide accepted into Lilly Graduate Fellows Program through Christ College, an interdisciplinary honors college at Valparaiso ... read more about EMU Grad Spory Named Lilly Fellow
Language Barriers Falling in EMU’s Intensive English Program
When Fanty Polanco immigrated to the United States from the Dominican Republic five years ago, she spoke no English. But three years in Eastern Mennonite University’s Intensive English Program has ... read more about Language Barriers Falling in EMU’s Intensive English Program
EMU Student Story – Molly’s time as a student-athlete has shaped her life
Being a student-athlete at Eastern Mennonite University has shaped Molly’s life. Molly chose nearby EMU in Harrisonburg, Virginia for its well-known teacher education program. ... read more about EMU Student Story – Molly’s time as a student-athlete has shaped her life
Seminary Students Create Local Service Camp
The Need’s Already Here Mike Souder has taken classes at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. Kara Yoder, current seminary student, and Peter Eberly, 2007 MDiv, are on the planning committee. Chris Johnson, ... read more about Seminary Students Create Local Service Camp
First Women’s Peace Leadership Program at EMU’s Summer Peacebuilding Institute
Little more than six months after alumna Leymah Gbowee won the Nobel Peace Prize, Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) has hosted its first participants in a program designed to train more ... read more about First Women’s Peace Leadership Program at EMU’s Summer Peacebuilding Institute