Professors Ryan M. Good, PhD, and Paul Yoder, PhD, both of Eastern Mennonite University, presented research at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting, April 15, 2018, in New ... read more about Two professors present at American Educational Research Association annual meeting
Undergraduate programs
Recycling team’s creative publicity is (surely) behind EMU’s fourth consecutive Recyclemania state championship
Eastern Mennonite University has retained its crown as the RecycleMania champion of Virginia. For the fourth straight year, EMU finished first among Virginia colleges and universities entered in the Competition ... read more about Recycling team’s creative publicity is (surely) behind EMU’s fourth consecutive Recyclemania state championship
Becoming a teacher at EMU: Alexa Weeks ’18 shares challenges and rewards
Senior Alexa Weeks talks about the challenges and rewards of student-teaching, including one small change that led to deeper relationships with her students. Alexa taught third grade at Smithland Elementary ... read more about Becoming a teacher at EMU: Alexa Weeks ’18 shares challenges and rewards
WCSC matchmakers connect student-interns with D.C.-area mentors and organizations
For many hosting organizations in the Washington DC region, the work of student-interns from Eastern Mennonite University’s Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC) is invaluable. “Without interns and volunteers,” said one ... read more about WCSC matchmakers connect student-interns with D.C.-area mentors and organizations
Saturday’s Iron Composer contestants have five hours to create music that includes ‘secret ingredient’
Five student composers. Anticipation. Five hours. Fear. One concert. And one champion. But this spring’s first-ever Iron Composer competition at Eastern Mennonite University is less about proving who’s “best of ... read more about Saturday’s Iron Composer contestants have five hours to create music that includes ‘secret ingredient’
Inaugural Academic and Creative Excellence Festival builds intellectual buzz
Though surely all professors at Eastern Mennonite University were excited by the inaugural Academic and Creative Excellence Festival on campus last week, new faculty member Sonia Balasch Rodriguez was ... read more about Inaugural Academic and Creative Excellence Festival builds intellectual buzz
EMU earns Climate Leadership Network ‘Mark of Distinction’
Eastern Mennonite University is among those signatories of the Climate Leadership Network that earned an “On Track” Mark of Distinction. The initiative recognizes institutions that “set high-performance goals, demonstrate and ... read more about EMU earns Climate Leadership Network ‘Mark of Distinction’
Donning of the Kente ceremony kicks off EMU’s 100th Commencement celebration
“The question is, what have you learned, and what traditions has Eastern Mennonite University imprinted on you?” asked Professor David Owusu-Ansah of soon-to-be-graduates at Eastern Mennonite University’s third annual Donning ... read more about Donning of the Kente ceremony kicks off EMU’s 100th Commencement celebration
India cross-cultural group shares sights and sounds
Eastern Mennonite University students on an eye-opening cross-cultural trip to India have posted a number of reflections about their trip to the EMU cross-cultural blog. Scroll down to view photos ... read more about India cross-cultural group shares sights and sounds
‘Do I really want to be a doctor?’ EMU’s semester-long practicum may help you decide
Amber Shank says she’s always had a clinical interest in how the body functions — and more specifically, in how and why it stops working. Her interest led her to ... read more about ‘Do I really want to be a doctor?’ EMU’s semester-long practicum may help you decide