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Jolee Paden ’16 now on the run for bigger causes

May 15, 2020Last updated June 2, 2020 by David Driver/Daily News-Record

Jolee Paden went from being a Division III runner at Eastern Mennonite University to working with Division I athletes in the nation’s capital. But the native of Illinois is not

Students, grads reflect on Ramadan

May 14, 2020Last updated May 18, 2020 by EMU communications

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

Twenty-two grads look forward to fall Donning of the Kente ceremony

April 29, 2020Last updated April 30, 2020 by Lauren Jefferson

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

EMU Honors and Awards Spring 2020

April 28, 2020Last updated May 18, 2020 by Lauren Jefferson

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

Faculty join AMBS for theology and peacebuilding consultation

April 16, 2020Last updated April 22, 2020 by Institute of Mennonite Studies staff

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

EMU announces 2020 Cords of Distinction recipients

April 13, 2020Last updated April 28, 2020 by EMU communications

Ten graduating seniors are the 2020 Cords of Distinction recipients. They will wear blue and gold cords signifying their achievement during the 2020 Commencement, tentatively scheduled for fall 2020. More

EMU’s tutors find fresh purpose in helping fellow students through online shift

April 9, 2020Last updated May 5, 2020 by Lauren Jefferson

Looking back over the last few weeks, Professor Linda Gnagey thinks about one meeting as particularly fortuitous. As director of Eastern Mennonite University’s Academic Success Center, Gnagey recruits, trains and

EMU hosts Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship

March 7, 2020Last updated April 29, 2020 by Tim Seidel

EMU hosted the 2020 Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship February 7-9. The Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship (ICPF) is an annual student-led conference for students exploring peace and justice from a faith perspective. The

Former NAACP president preaches Black history, past and present, is God’s movement among us and touches us all

February 26, 2020Last updated March 1, 2020 by Lauren Jefferson

It took a few years of persistence and many phone calls on the part of Eastern Mennonite University’s Director of Multicultural Services Celeste Thomas to bring The Rev. Dr. Cornell

Building bridges of understanding, EMU’s Center for Interfaith Engagement celebrates 10th anniversary

February 7, 2020Last updated February 14, 2020 by Lauren Jefferson

Rabbi Dr. Niles Goldstein, asked to reflect on the impact of Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Interfaith Engagement on its 10th anniversary, called the organization “a counterweight to today’s climate

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