This is the first of four profiles about the recipients of EMU’s 2026 Alumni Awards. For more information about the annual awards and a full list of past winners, visit emu.edu/alumni/awards. ... read more about 2026 Alum of the Year Award: Eric Brubaker ’01
As the lead singer of the soulful, bluesy pop band Erin Rae & The Heartbeets, EMU social work grad Erin Murray ’08 has performed in plenty of large venues. She ... read more about ‘Moment of a lifetime’: Alumna sings national anthem with Charlie Puth and choir at Super Bowl
EMU's Power, Systems & Justice course (CORE 300) hosted a panel on the history of Harrisonburg's Northeast Neighborhood at the Student Union on Thursday evening. EMU History Professor Mark Sawin, Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed, City Councilwoman Monica Robinson, and Deputy City Manager Amy Snider served on the panel. ... read more about Panel talks history of urban renewal in Northeast Neighborhood from Ryan Hartnett | WHSV-TV3
This year’s conference featured EMU students on the planning committee along with Deanna Durham, Social Work Program Director Just before wrapping up her speech at the annual Rally in the ... read more about Social work students form connections, share ideas at Rally in the Valley
Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz ’81, of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, the denominational minister for peace and justice for Mennonite Church USA, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice at the 9th annual National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice in Washington, D.C., on July 30. ... read more about In the News: EMU alumna receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Mennonite Church USA
EMU senior and social work major Brianna “Bri” Allen has received the 2024 Outstanding Bachelor Social Worker (BSW) Student of the Year Award. The annual award is given to one ... read more about Senior Bri Allen receives top award for Virginia social work students
Instructor Debbi DiGennaro offers insights about millenials and their church experience in this exploration of how organizations adapted successfully to post-COVID audience needs. ... read more about DiGennaro’s research into millenials and spirituality informs ‘Baptist News’ exploration from Baptist News
When senior Tessa Hickman interviewed for a practicum during her final semester at Eastern Mennonite University, she was called back a few days later – not just for her acceptance ... read more about Social work grad finds calling with independent living organization
From assisting DC’s own public defender service to podcast production for a prominent video production company, 15 students are gaining professional experience this semester at the Washington Community Scholars’ Center ... read more about WCSC hosts 15 this spring for DC internships
In spring 2020, as churches began to reopen after months of pandemic closure, Eastern Mennonite University social work instructor Debbi DiGennaro, heard a statement that made her curious. “A Mennonite ... read more about Social work instructor’s research suggests millennials are creating new spiritual paths