Michael Whetzel BSN ’17 specializes in marketing of nursing programs at Eastern Mennonite University. He’s currently enrolled in the MA in Organizational Leadership program. His son Joe is a first-year ... read more about One EMU family of writers gives an honest take on their quarantine challenges
EMU picked up honors in the 35th Annual Educational Advertising Awards, earning two “Merit” awards for the 2020 viewbook and the fall/winter issue of Crossroads alumni magazine. The viewbook and ... read more about EMU publications win advertising honors
Enduring two border closures and rapidly changing plans impacted by the expanding COVID-19 outbreak, EMU’s Guatemala/Colombia spring cross-cultural group arrived back in the United States Tuesday on a special U.S. ... read more about With help from many, Guatemala cross-cultural group arrives home amid pandemic
As of February, Kiara Kiah is the first student from Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) in over 20 years to audition in the Virginia National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) ... read more about EMU soprano advances to regional singing competition
In response to concerns about COVID-19, all performances of “Shrek the Musical” have been rescheduled. If you have already purchased tickets, your tickets will be valid for the corresponding rescheduled ... read more about Big Green Fun: EMU Theater presents ‘Shrek the Musical’
On Wednesday mornings, you can find Evangeline Lupanov in the Wellness Center at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, helping those diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease learn non-contact boxing. Lupanov, a senior at ... read more about Recreation and sports management intern helps local seniors regain mobility
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
At first glance, there is nothing “shadowy” about the rise of fundraising organizations tied to Philadelphia public schools. These independently run nonprofits are typically associated with the sunny side of public education. But researchers Ryan Good and Katharine Nelson say there is a central paradox embedded in these “Friends of” groups, which have burst onto the scene in many wealthy or gentrifying parts of Philadelphia. ... read more about ‘Friends’ of public education? EMU professor’s study examines ‘paradox’ behind Philly school fundraising groups from WHYY-Philadelphia
The fourth episode of the Peacebuilder podcast features the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding’s (CJP) academic program coordinator, Janelle Myers-Benner, who has worked at CJP in various capacities for 20 ... read more about Peacebuilder Podcast: ‘Nora Lynne’ with Janelle Myers-Benner
Effective immediately, EMU has cancelled all public events through April 3 in response to concerns about COVID-19. This event may be rescheduled. For more information about EMU’s COVID-19 action plan, ... read more about ‘March Piano Madness’ comes to EMU