On Tuesday, Rebekah York stood in Thomas Plaza – sometimes alone, sometimes with a crowd – surrounded by ghostly chalked outlines of feet that marked those who had stood, even ... read more about Inspired by Romanian survivors of sexual trafficking, Rebekah York takes the lead and stands for #Stand4Freedom
Jane Wenger Clemens looks back over a lifetime of dedication to social work and recognizes the early influence of her family in creating an awareness of the needs of others. ... read more about Professor honored for forty years of dedication to social work education
Cheryl Cooper drives 45 miles to work each morning. Along the way, she pictures the nearly 114,000 people, standing shoulder to shoulder, who are served by the Blue Ridge Area ... read more about ‘Interfaith Discussion on Poverty’ brings together national public policy advocates and local social services providers
More than 50 years after his first visit to campus, social activist and scholar Vincent Harding returned to EMU on Feb. 26 and 27, where he urged packed audiences to ... read more about Vincent Harding, close friend of MLK, urges EMU community to meet challenge of building a true democracy
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) President Loren Swartzendruber called students, faculty and staff to be “like no other,” as a Christian university and as servant leaders, to the standing-room only crowd ... read more about EMU Opens Convocation “Like No Other”
Ten graduating seniors were honored as “Cords of Distinction” recipients in a ceremony held Saturday afternoon, April 28 at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). Faculty, staff and fellow students nominated the ... read more about Graduates Honored for Contributions to Campus, Community
A call for peace echoed throughout the University Commons as eight Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) students raised their voices for peacemaking in the annual C. Henry Smith Peace Oratory contest. ... read more about Speech-Winner Ties Conflict to Systemic Injustice
Some 36 needy area children should have a brighter Christmas, thanks to efforts of a group of EMU students. The EMU campus community responded to an annual appeal from the ... read more about Students Wrap Up Some Yule Cheer
EMU now offers two new majors that uniquely combine concern for the earth and God’s people with practical skill training. “Peacebuilding and development” and “environmental sustainability” will offer students hands-on ... read more about New peacebuilding, development and sustainability majors begin in fall 2010
“Take Back the Night,” an annual student-directed rally uniting men and women against sexual violence, will be held Monday through Thursday, Jan. 19-22. “The purpose of the annual program is ... read more about ‘Take Back the Night’ Activities Begin Jan. 19