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
Bible and religion
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
EMU announces 2020 Cords of Distinction recipients
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 ... read more about EMU announces 2020 Cords of Distinction recipients
EMU’s tutors find fresh purpose in helping fellow students through online shift
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 ... read more about EMU’s tutors find fresh purpose in helping fellow students through online shift
EMU hosts Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship
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 ... read more about EMU hosts Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship
Former NAACP president preaches Black history, past and present, is God’s movement among us and touches us all
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 ... read more about Former NAACP president preaches Black history, past and present, is God’s movement among us and touches us all
Building bridges of understanding, EMU’s Center for Interfaith Engagement celebrates 10th anniversary
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 ... read more about Building bridges of understanding, EMU’s Center for Interfaith Engagement celebrates 10th anniversary
Center for Interfaith Engagement to host spring film series
Effective immediately, EMU has cancelled all public events through April 3 in response to concerns about COVID-19. The Colloquium with Dr. Saher Selod for March 18 will hopefully be rescheduled ... read more about Center for Interfaith Engagement to host spring film series