Harrisonburg City Manager Ande Banks ’97 says EMU prepared him for a career of leadership and service Ande Banks ’97, city manager of Harrisonburg since 2022, says leading the place ... read more about We run this city
Applied social sciences
Where every major meets opportunity: Inside the EMU Washington Semester
The EMU Washington Semester is a transformative academic experience that places students at the center of one of the most influential cities in the world: Washington D.C. Designed to bridge ... read more about Where every major meets opportunity: Inside the EMU Washington Semester
Internships with impact: Students explore careers through the EMU Washington Semester in D.C.
This fall, 10 students from three Mennonite-affiliated colleges have come together in Washington D.C. to participate in the newly renamed EMU Washington Semester, a transformative program that blends academic engagement, ... read more about Internships with impact: Students explore careers through the EMU Washington Semester in D.C.
Shaping futures in D.C.: The Summer 2025 WCSC cohort
This summer, 14 students from three schools have come together to participate in the Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC), an immersive program that combines academic learning, professional development, and community ... read more about Shaping futures in D.C.: The Summer 2025 WCSC cohort
WCSC hosts conflict resolution workshops with local peacebuilders
Living in a communal setting with 10 to 14 individuals presents both unique challenges and opportunities for growth, particularly when it comes to navigating conflict. In response to these dynamics, ... read more about WCSC hosts conflict resolution workshops with local peacebuilders
WCSC unveils student-created mural celebrating inclusion, identity, and community
The Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC) unveiled a vibrant, student-created mural on the side of the Nelson Good House, supported and funded by an EMU Inclusive Excellence Grant from the ... read more about WCSC unveils student-created mural celebrating inclusion, identity, and community
Nine students from two campuses build community and gain professional experience at EMU’s Washington Community Scholars’ Center in DC
Seven Eastern Mennonite University students and two Goshen College students are at the Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC) this spring, where they are gaining invaluable professional experience. The students represent ... read more about Nine students from two campuses build community and gain professional experience at EMU’s Washington Community Scholars’ Center in DC
EMU to host Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship
Weekend conference returns to campus for the first time in five years From Feb. 21-23, 2025, the EMU Peace Fellowship club will host the Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship (ICPF) conference. This ... read more about EMU to host Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship
Nine students complete DC internships at WCSC over fall 2024
Six Eastern Mennonite University students, two Bethel College students and one Bluffton University student gained professional experience last fall at the Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC). The center, located in the nation’s ... read more about Nine students complete DC internships at WCSC over fall 2024
WCSC hosts nine for spring 2024 DC internships
Eight Eastern Mennonite University students and one Bluffton University student are gaining professional experience this fall at the Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC). They represent six different majors, showing the range of ... read more about WCSC hosts nine for spring 2024 DC internships