Ral Obioha and fellow alumni honorees John Lowe ’81 and Timothy and Cheryl Heatwole Shenk, both 2007 grads, will be celebrated at EMU’s Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 15-17, 2021. ... read more about Outstanding Young Alum: Ral Obioha ’08
Academics
Professor Paul Yoder on Mexican American and Muslim students’ political trauma and resistance
Professor Paul Yoder, director of EMU's MA in Education program, is a guest on the podcast "Visions of Education," which seeks to "bring fuzzy ideas in education into focus." Yoder speaks about his article published in Theory & Research in Social Education titled ‘“He wants to get rid of all the Muslims’: Mexican American and Muslim students’ use of history regarding candidate Trump.” ... read more about Professor Paul Yoder on Mexican American and Muslim students’ political trauma and resistance from Visions of Education
Fall ’21 Suter Science Seminars explore medicine, chemistry, sustainability
This semester’s Suter Science Seminar lineup at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) includes an experimental pathologist, a physician, a chemist, and a sustainability consultant. The events will be held in Room ... read more about Fall ’21 Suter Science Seminars explore medicine, chemistry, sustainability
Undergrad spends summer internship in transportation industry
Noah Dahllof, a business administration major at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), got a behind-the-scenes taste this summer of the economy’s circulatory system – shipping. Dahllof was an operations intern at Trinity ... read more about Undergrad spends summer internship in transportation industry
Counseling program receives $1.01 million grant continuation to increase mental healthcare services
The Master’s in Counseling program at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) has been awarded a four-year grant continuation from the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase access to mental and ... read more about Counseling program receives $1.01 million grant continuation to increase mental healthcare services
Royal Awards honor commencement ceremony planners
Eastern Mennonite University presented three Royal Awards for Staff Performance during May and June 2021. The awardees are selected from nominations of staff or administrators who have shown exceptional performance, ... read more about Royal Awards honor commencement ceremony planners
EMU’s 2020-21 donors come through with strong support
Responding to financial challenges prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic and new initiatives to increase student access and opportunity, Eastern Mennonite University donors and alumni generously contributed over $5.1 million during ... read more about EMU’s 2020-21 donors come through with strong support
90’s Middle East cross-culturals gather for ‘sacred’ sharing
With thanks to contributor Cynthia Yoder When he travels, Dale Collingwood ‘98 sets out walking to get a feel for the place and the people — just as he did ... read more about 90’s Middle East cross-culturals gather for ‘sacred’ sharing
EMU welcomes new faculty for 2021-22 academic year
Eastern Mennonite University welcomes several new faculty for the 2021-22 academic year. (This article features only full-time faculty). Tarek Maassarani JD, visiting professor of restorative justice, Center for Justice and ... read more about EMU welcomes new faculty for 2021-22 academic year
CJP welcomes new faculty and staff for 2021-22 academic year
The Center for Justice and Peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University welcomes several new faculty and staff for the 2021-22 academic year. “CJP is blessed to have highly qualified faculty members ... read more about CJP welcomes new faculty and staff for 2021-22 academic year