Aila and Maryam, two young Iraqi girls, are best friends but separated when Aila’s father decides to take his family to America. This situation, all too real today, is the ... read more about Illustrator’s first book features friendship between young refugees and their adaptation to a new life
In 2011, Lynchburg Beacon of Hope set out to improve the number of students who pursue higher education in the city of Lynchburg, Virginia. The nonprofit was formed as one ... read more about A Model For Others: Beacon of Hope Scholar Azariah Cox ’17 is the first graduate aided by Lynchburg nonprofit
Lynchburg Beacon of Hope filmed Azariah Cox this month at Heritage High School, creating a video celebrating his status as the first college graduate for the nonprofit, which aims to increase the number of Lynchburg City Schools students who pursue higher education. ... read more about Heritage High alumnus Azariah Cox a role model for aspiring college students from Lynchburg News & Advance
Zeljko Mirkovic’s “The Promise” continues to reap awards, as it premieres in Belgrade and France this summer. This time, the accolade was an Award of Excellence from IndieFest in California. ... read more about Mirkovic documentary reaps accolades, premieres in Europe
Ten graduating seniors were honored as Cords of Distinction recipients in a ceremony held Saturday afternoon, April 29, 2017 at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). Faculty, staff and fellow students nominated ... read more about Tributes from faculty and staff to 2017 Cords of Distinction recipients
Ten graduating seniors were honored as Cords of Distinction recipients in a ceremony Saturday afternoon, April 29, 2017 at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). Faculty, staff and fellow students nominated the ... read more about Cords of Distinction awarded to 10 graduating seniors from the class of 2017
“Our Royal Pride” is an occasional series celebrating Eastern Mennonite University’s undergraduate students who contribute to campus life in extraordinary ways in addition to their academic pursuits. These students enthusiastically create ... read more about Our Royal Pride: Multi-talented Josh Calderon, a fan of history and photography, invigorates Yoder Arena with pep band leadership
“Everybody wants a revolution, but nobody wants to wash the dishes,” said Jim Smucker, vice president of enrollment and student life, to kick off the spring 2017 student recognition chapel ... read more about Spring recognition chapel honors student leadership and achievement
When Justine Nolt visited campus as a high school student, she picked up a copy of The Phoenix, Eastern Mennonite University’s literary and visual arts journal. “I remember knowing I ... read more about ‘The Phoenix’ celebrates 60th edition
Macson McGuigan, a senior environmental sustainability and digital media major at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), was recently named one of 12 North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) College Scholars. He ... read more about Second EMU student wins prestigious conservation photography scholarship