In January 2015, Eastern Mennonite University nursing professor Ann Schaeffer volunteered with Midwives for Haiti. The nonprofit organization, founded by alumnus Nadene Brunk, trains Haitian women in midwifery. By the ... read more about Nursing students volunteer with alumnus-founded nonprofit Midwives for Haiti
David Hooley, from First Mennonite Church in Bluffton, Ohio, knew education was important, but not until he taught in Kenya did he really see the impact of his work. He ... read more about Mathematics and computer science double major David Hooley ’15 teaches in Kenya
An American military pilot and the Serbian officer who ordered him shot down are featured in a 2012 documentary by new VACA professor Zeljko Mirkovic. Their story appears on the National Geographic Channel. ... read more about Zeljko Mirkovic’s documentary provides the basis for National Geographic Channel episode from National Geographic Channel
Holding his 19-month-old grandson, Ray Martin told the audience gathered at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) Thursday afternoon why he had made a generous donation to study and combat the issues ... read more about A catalyst for stewardship, Ray Martin helps EMU and partners to launch the Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions
“The people, the people, the people,” says Katherine Harrison, when asked why she rents office space from The Hub Coworking in Harrisonburg. If anyone is aware of how the right ... read more about Kirsten Moore’s new coworking space, The Hub, wins Virginia Main Street Best Business award
Adrienne Derstine spent a gap year in New Mexico after high school, so when it came time to select a location for her Ministry Inquiry Program (MIP) placement, the decision ... read more about Students contemplate ministry in summer internships with congregations in New Mexico and Pennsylvania
Lonnie Yoder and Nancy Heisey have a shared problem—a good problem. Both love teaching, but they are also gifted at administration and seeing the big picture. At Eastern Mennonite Seminary ... read more about Seminary associate dean Nancy Heisey heads into new leadership role with creativity and conviction
Scholars, activists, students and literary, performing and visual artists alike are invited to submit proposals for consideration to “Crossing the Line: Women of Anabaptist Traditions Encounter Borders and Boundaries,” a ... read more about Interdisciplinary conference on women of Anabaptist traditions, slated for June 2017, announces call for proposals
Old Dominion Athletic Conference student-athletes, including 82 from EMU, set a record for the seventh straight season. ... read more about EMU puts 82 athletes on ODAC All-Academic Team from EMUroyals.com
EMU's Collaborative MBA program stands out for its focus is on educating ethical leaders for sustainability and the common good. ... read more about Collaborative MBA highlighted for sustainability emphasis from B The Change