“Even though I am only an intern, the congregation looks at me as a part of the pastoral team … they want me, as well, to not just be able ... read more about Ministry interns learn from ‘amazing’ experiences – and the church leaders they shadow
Undergraduate programs
Nafziger named fellow of The Hymn Society of the United States and Canada
Ken J. Nafziger, professor emeritus of music at Eastern Mennonite University and artistic director and conductor of the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival, has been named a Fellow of The Hymn ... read more about Nafziger named fellow of The Hymn Society of the United States and Canada
‘Real joy’ in improving lives through labor law: Amy Rosenberger ’85
HER MOTHER’S EXASPERATED “You ought to be a lawyer!” was ultimately not lost on Amy Rosenberger ’85, who as an eight-year-old was arguing her case for spending a Saturday with a friend. ... read more about ‘Real joy’ in improving lives through labor law: Amy Rosenberger ’85
Virginia teacher selected as state finalist for presidential award
Harrisonburg High School teacher Myron Blosser has been selected as a state finalist for the 2019 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The award — regarded as ... read more about Virginia teacher selected as state finalist for presidential award
Virginian-Pilot: Basil Marin ’10 helps at-risk students in Virginia Beach
Churchland High School Assistant Principal Basil Marin “has been in our place and he shows it,” said one student. ... read more about Virginian-Pilot: Basil Marin ’10 helps at-risk students in Virginia Beach from Virginian-Pilot
Unwavering Heart: Child welfare advocates sustained by their belief in human potential
Social worker Heidi Hochstetler ’03 arrived at EMU not knowing what “social services” were. On cross-cultural in Tanzania as a sophomore, however, the native of rural Holmes County, Ohio, grew close ... read more about Unwavering Heart: Child welfare advocates sustained by their belief in human potential
Alumni accompany EMHS students on a 26-day ‘Discovery trip’ across US
When 20 Eastern Mennonite High School (EMHS) students set out on a 26-day road trip to explore food production, land and water issues across the United States this summer, they ... read more about Alumni accompany EMHS students on a 26-day ‘Discovery trip’ across US
EMU sets new high for ODAC All-Academic honorees
With 106 student-athletes named to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference All-Academic Team, Eastern Mennonite University broke its own record for the 2018-19 academic year. The Royals’ total of 106 is ... read more about EMU sets new high for ODAC All-Academic honorees
Alumni commissioned at Virginia Mennonite Missions centennial celebration service
Many Eastern Mennonite University alumni have some connection to Virginia Mennonite Missions, which celebrates its centennial this year. It was organized in 1916, and incorporated in 1919 as an agency ... read more about Alumni commissioned at Virginia Mennonite Missions centennial celebration service
Bach Festival executive director named to board of Early Music America
David McCormick, executive director of the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival, has been named to the board of directors of Early Music America. Early Music America’s mission is to develop, strengthen ... read more about Bach Festival executive director named to board of Early Music America