Chester Lehman Wenger ‘36, who with his late wife Sara Jane Weaver ’42, shared a special Centennial Award at Eastern Mennonite University in 2017, died Oct. 1, 2020, at his ... read more about In Memoriam: Chester Lehman Wenger ‘36
Undergraduate programs
Young artists dream of Herm and his coat of many colors
A colorful glitter makeover for Herm, EMU’s mascot, supplied by winning artist Violet Horst, took first place in this week’s Homecoming coloring contest. Approximately 50 entries were judged by Visual ... read more about Young artists dream of Herm and his coat of many colors
WCSC hosts student-interns for fall semester
From web work at the world-renowned Smithsonian Institute to digital media production for a thriving creative agency, ten students are gaining professional experience this semester at Washington Community Scholars’ Center ... read more about WCSC hosts student-interns for fall semester
Attorney Ral Nwankwo Obioha ‘08 finds rewards in family immigration law
“There might be a million people doing what you do, but there’s only one ‘you,’” says Houston-based attorney Ral Nwankwo Obioha ‘08. “This has encouraged me to build my law ... read more about Attorney Ral Nwankwo Obioha ‘08 finds rewards in family immigration law
Nursing alumna, sisters-in-law recognized for excellence
Beth Finkbiner ’88 and Brenda Auker ’90 are sisters-in-law who both earned nursing degrees from Eastern Mennonite University. But they have other things in common: They both work for Geisinger ... read more about Nursing alumna, sisters-in-law recognized for excellence
NIH chief talks mental health and genetics at October Suter seminar
Dr. Francis J. McMahon will give a Suter Science Seminar on Wednesday, October 14 at 4:15 p.m. at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). Attend via EMU’s Facebook Live page. McMahon will ... read more about NIH chief talks mental health and genetics at October Suter seminar
Homecoming 2020: Alumni Awards
Celebrate EMU’s Alumni Award recipients Friday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 on Facebook Live! These honored guests will be joined at the Homecoming opening celebration with President Susan Schultz Huxman (and ... read more about Homecoming 2020: Alumni Awards
EMU among top regional universities in the South
Eastern Mennonite University was named among the top 25 percent of regional universities in the South by U.S. News and World Report in rankings released last week and was noticed ... read more about EMU among top regional universities in the South
EMU and Lord Fairfax Community College sign transfer agreement
A new agreement between Lord Fairfax Community College and Eastern Mennonite University creates pathways for transfer students to earn a bachelor’s degree in leadership and organizational management. LFCC graduates can ... read more about EMU and Lord Fairfax Community College sign transfer agreement
New environmental justice minor addresses the intersections of environmentalism and social justice movements
The term “environmental justice” is increasingly joining the common lexicon of activists and community leaders. The movement addresses massive problems like climate change and racism – but rather than siloing these ... read more about New environmental justice minor addresses the intersections of environmentalism and social justice movements