Congressman John Lewis died last Friday, leaving with us his lifetime legacy of advancing civil rights, starting as a young man as a participant in the Freedom Rides, chair of ... read more about Alumni remember Congressman John Lewis
Applied social sciences
Professor Johonna Turner among contributors to ‘Colorizing Restorative Justice’
Colorizing Restorative Justice: Voicing Our Realities is a collection of 18 essays penned by various authors of color: practitioners and scholars of restorative justice who “explore the issues of racism ... read more about Professor Johonna Turner among contributors to ‘Colorizing Restorative Justice’
SPI Online 2020 holds fast to community-building traditions
SPI FUN FACT: This summer’s institute included 184 participants from 27 different countries and 29 U.S. states. They resided in 60 percent of the time zones on the planet. In ... read more about SPI Online 2020 holds fast to community-building traditions
Six Royals named to VaSID Academic All-State Team
Six EMU student-athletes have been named to the Academic-All State Team by the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID). A total of 222 student-athletes representing 37 colleges and universities across the ... read more about Six Royals named to VaSID Academic All-State Team
In Ed Week op-ed, Professor Ryan Good draws attention to school closures
"America at large is facing two pandemics: racism and COVID-19. But, low-income Black and Brown children in America are facing one more, the temporary and permanent closure of their schools." Read an Ed Week op-ed co-authored by Ryan Good, assistant professor and co-director at the Washington Community Scholars Center in Washington D.C. ... read more about In Ed Week op-ed, Professor Ryan Good draws attention to school closures from Ed Week
2020 Excellence in Teaching awards honor professors Daniel Showalter, Johonna Turner and Bonnie Yoder
Eastern Mennonite University announces three honors of the annual Excellence in Teaching Awards: in the Tenured Faculty category, Daniel Showalter PhD, associate professor of mathematics; in the Pre-tenure Faculty category, ... read more about 2020 Excellence in Teaching awards honor professors Daniel Showalter, Johonna Turner and Bonnie Yoder
Students, grads reflect on Ramadan
Right now, many Eastern Mennonite University students and alumni – wherever they’re waiting out the coronavirus pandemic – are observing the month of Ramadan. The ninth and holiest month in the ... read more about Students, grads reflect on Ramadan
Twenty-two grads look forward to fall Donning of the Kente ceremony
The Donning of the Kente ceremony is traditionally the first event of Eastern Mennonite University’s Commencement ceremonies. This spring’s event, along with other graduation events, has been postponed until fall ... read more about Twenty-two grads look forward to fall Donning of the Kente ceremony
EMU Honors and Awards Spring 2020
Eastern Mennonite University held its annual student recognition ceremony during finals week. The various recognitions included honors from academic departments, student life and athletics. Academic Honors Academic Success Center Linda ... read more about EMU Honors and Awards Spring 2020
Faculty join AMBS for theology and peacebuilding consultation
Theology and peacebuilding faculty from Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary and Eastern Mennonite University as well as other invited guests and students, gathered in Elkhart, Indiana, for a theology and peacebuilding ... read more about Faculty join AMBS for theology and peacebuilding consultation