For many college students, the idea of moving to a new city, starting a demanding internship, and living independently for the first time is as equally thrilling as it is ... read more about Capital lessons: Inside the EMU Washington Semester
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Where every major meets opportunity: Inside the EMU Washington Semester
The EMU Washington Semester is a transformative academic experience that places students at the center of one of the most influential cities in the world: Washington D.C. Designed to bridge ... read more about Where every major meets opportunity: Inside the EMU Washington Semester
‘A living, evolving experiment in education’: D.C. program turns 50
Alumni reunite to share memories, stories from their time in the program The EMU Washington Semester program started off in the fall of 1976 as a “high-risk proposition,” recalls Phil ... read more about ‘A living, evolving experiment in education’: D.C. program turns 50
D.C. program renames scholarship after longtime director
EMU Washington Semester celebrates 50 years with scholarship honoring Dr. Kimberly Schmidt On Oct. 11, during a homecoming celebration, the EMU Washington Semester program (formerly known as WCSC/WSSY) commemorated its ... read more about D.C. program renames scholarship after longtime director
Internships with impact: Students explore careers through the EMU Washington Semester in D.C.
This fall, 10 students from three Mennonite-affiliated colleges have come together in Washington D.C. to participate in the newly renamed EMU Washington Semester, a transformative program that blends academic engagement, ... read more about Internships with impact: Students explore careers through the EMU Washington Semester in D.C.
New name, same ‘great program’
Rebranded EMU Washington Semester celebrates 50 years of career-building and community WHEN ML LORMEJUSTE ’25 arrived at the Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC) during the fall of 2024, he admits ... read more about New name, same ‘great program’
Longstanding D.C. program rebrands as ‘EMU Washington Semester’
As it enters its 50th year, Eastern Mennonite University’s internship and urban studies program in Washington, D.C. is adopting a new name: the EMU Washington Semester. This strategic rebranding more ... read more about Longstanding D.C. program rebrands as ‘EMU Washington Semester’
Shaping futures in D.C.: The Summer 2025 WCSC cohort
This summer, 14 students from three schools have come together to participate in the Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC), an immersive program that combines academic learning, professional development, and community ... read more about Shaping futures in D.C.: The Summer 2025 WCSC cohort
WCSC hosts conflict resolution workshops with local peacebuilders
Living in a communal setting with 10 to 14 individuals presents both unique challenges and opportunities for growth, particularly when it comes to navigating conflict. In response to these dynamics, ... read more about WCSC hosts conflict resolution workshops with local peacebuilders
WCSC unveils student-created mural celebrating inclusion, identity, and community
The Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC) unveiled a vibrant, student-created mural on the side of the Nelson Good House, supported and funded by an EMU Inclusive Excellence Grant from the ... read more about WCSC unveils student-created mural celebrating inclusion, identity, and community