Although schools across the country have closed their buildings during the COVID-19 pandemic, educators have not stopped teaching our children. And as they have transitioned to various distanced forms of ... read more about Attend EMU’s annual Restorative Justice in Education conference, now online
Undergraduate programs
DN-R: ‘EMU grad Cofield finds optimism through basketball’
Marvin Cofield ’84, an elementary school physical education teacher in Montgomery County, Maryland, and owner of the Marvin Cofield Basketball School in Washington D.C., recently spoke with fellow alum David ... read more about DN-R: ‘EMU grad Cofield finds optimism through basketball’
Lincoln Homestead renovations begin, set to be complete in summer 2021
The Lincoln Homestead, owned by seminary professor Sarah Bixler and husband Ben, begins renovations. The Bixlers had to cancel a second open house that was scheduled, as well as a Juneteenth educational event, due to COVID-19. They are hoping to reschedule an open house for the fall and to do an event next June 19. ... read more about Lincoln Homestead renovations begin, set to be complete in summer 2021 from WHSV-3
In Ed Week op-ed, Professor Ryan Good draws attention to school closures
"America at large is facing two pandemics: racism and COVID-19. But, low-income Black and Brown children in America are facing one more, the temporary and permanent closure of their schools." Read an Ed Week op-ed co-authored by Ryan Good, assistant professor and co-director at the Washington Community Scholars Center in Washington D.C. ... read more about In Ed Week op-ed, Professor Ryan Good draws attention to school closures from Ed Week
Ten alumni among regional 2020 Teacher of the Year honorees
Area school districts in the Shenandoah Valley recognized nine alumni among Teacher of the Year honorees. Augusta County Sarah Bauman Stoll ‘04, music, Wilson Elementary School, Waynesboro; Elizabeth Benbow, who ... read more about Ten alumni among regional 2020 Teacher of the Year honorees
EMU Dean’s List, Spring Semester 2020
The Dean’s List, compiled at the end of each semester, includes degree-seeking students who achieve a semester GPA of at least 3.75 with no W, I, or F grades for ... read more about EMU Dean’s List, Spring Semester 2020
New edition of ‘Little Book of Trauma Healing’ is a timely release of a peacebuilding classic
Nearly 15 years after its original publication, a new edition of the Little Book of Trauma Healing: When Violence Strikes and Community Security is Threatened was released by SkyHorse Publishing ... read more about New edition of ‘Little Book of Trauma Healing’ is a timely release of a peacebuilding classic
EMU’s Student Government Association Statement on the Death of George Floyd and Related Events
Eastern Mennonite University’s Student Government Association posted this statement June 3, 2020. To the EMU Community, As EMU’s Student Government Association, we would like to denounce, affirm, acknowledge, and make ... read more about EMU’s Student Government Association Statement on the Death of George Floyd and Related Events
EMU announces plans to open campus for in-person classes in the fall
A recent admissions event for incoming students at Eastern Mennonite University drew historic numbers — and among those listening, surely some breathed a sigh of relief when President Susan Schultz ... read more about EMU announces plans to open campus for in-person classes in the fall
Summer admissions events offer warm virtual welcome to new Royals and parents
Despite challenges and uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic, EMU’s incoming Class of 2024 is on track to make their mark. Slated in early estimations to exceed last year’s class ... read more about Summer admissions events offer warm virtual welcome to new Royals and parents