The radish, turnip, and oregano seeds sit nestled in dark soil. Their cells pull oxygen from tiny pockets of air in the dirt around them – Martian air. The scientists ... read more about Engineering students test extraterrestrial farming
Undergraduate programs
Globally acclaimed artists featured in music colloquium series
A new series of multifaceted music colloquia kicks off at Eastern Mennonite University this semester. The series brings in a flutist from the Houston Symphony, a performance psychologist from Juilliard, ... read more about Globally acclaimed artists featured in music colloquium series
Restorative justice in education master’s program offers online option
Beginning in fall 2021, Eastern Mennonite University’s MA in Education: Restorative Justice in Education degree program will offer an online option, in addition to the current curriculum on the Harrisonburg campus. The ... read more about Restorative justice in education master’s program offers online option
Grant funds collaborative project on visual forms of Anabaptist worship
Jerry Holsopple, professor of visual and communication arts at Eastern Mennonite University, was recently awarded a Vital Worship Grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. He and co-applicant Rebecca ... read more about Grant funds collaborative project on visual forms of Anabaptist worship
In Memoriam: Dr. Samuel L. Horst, professor emeritus of history
Samuel L. Horst, professor emeritus of history at Eastern Mennonite University, died Jan. 6, 2021, at the age of 101. Horst taught history at EMU for nearly 28 years: from ... read more about In Memoriam: Dr. Samuel L. Horst, professor emeritus of history
Recent grads file patent, hoping to put a dent in global food waste
Austin Engle ’20 and Ben Stutzman ’20 recently became inventors, successfully patenting the “Garbage Grader” they created while still students at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). The invention analyzes plates of ... read more about Recent grads file patent, hoping to put a dent in global food waste
Cellist Kim Souther to kick off faculty artist series with jazz-classical crossover
Kim Souther, cellist and director of preparatory music at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), will kick off the Music Faculty Artist Series with a recital on Saturday, Jan. 30, at 7 ... read more about Cellist Kim Souther to kick off faculty artist series with jazz-classical crossover
Attorney Eric Rutt ’01 talks biotech patents at first Suter Science Seminar
Attorney Eric Rutt ’01 will give the first of the 2021 Suter Science Seminars at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) on January 27 at 4:15 p.m. His talk, titled “Can I ... read more about Attorney Eric Rutt ’01 talks biotech patents at first Suter Science Seminar
Returning to the roots: Local farmers adopt restorative practices
Jonathan McRay MA ’13 (conflict transformation) is Eastern Mennonite University’s sustainability and social justice curriculum consultant. As co-founder of Silver Run Forest Farm in Harrisonburg, McRay has hosted practicum experiences ... read more about Returning to the roots: Local farmers adopt restorative practices
Team of students and professors publishes research in ‘Phytochemistry’ journal
Have you ever crushed the needles of a spruce or pine tree between your fingers and inhaled the crisp refreshing scent? The smell is created by the release of volatile ... read more about Team of students and professors publishes research in ‘Phytochemistry’ journal