The radish, turnip, and oregano seeds sit nestled in dark soil. Their cells pull oxygen from tiny pockets of air in the dirt around them – Martian air. The scientists ... read more about Engineering students test extraterrestrial farming
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Globally acclaimed artists featured in music colloquium series
A new series of multifaceted music colloquia kicks off at Eastern Mennonite University this semester. The series brings in a flutist from the Houston Symphony, a performance psychologist from Juilliard, ... read more about Globally acclaimed artists featured in music colloquium series
Alderfer breaks ODAC record, teammates log 9 PRs
Highlighted by a monster performance from Isaac Alderfer (Broadway, Va./Broadway) that broke an ODAC record, the EMU track & field team had a huge day at Saturday’s Roanoke Invitational Challenge. Of the ... read more about Alderfer breaks ODAC record, teammates log 9 PRs
EMU shares hopes for 2021
In her spring 2021 convocation address, “The Call of the Magi: Find a New Path”, President Susan Schultz Huxman ended by urging us to find a new path and create new ways ... read more about EMU shares hopes for 2021
Team of students and professors publishes research in ‘Phytochemistry’ journal
Have you ever crushed the needles of a spruce or pine tree between your fingers and inhaled the crisp refreshing scent? The smell is created by the release of volatile ... read more about Team of students and professors publishes research in ‘Phytochemistry’ journal
EMU Dean’s List, fall semester, 2020
The Dean’s List, compiled at the end of each semester, includes degree-seeking students who achieve a semester GPA of at least 3.75 with no W, I, or F grades for ... read more about EMU Dean’s List, fall semester, 2020
EMU’s Top News of 2020
Seriously, we thought twice about posting this retrospective. After all, it’s a year many of us would rather forget, or at least move on from. But still, there are stories ... read more about EMU’s Top News of 2020
County teacher receives prestigious certification
Owen Longacre ’13 is a graduate of Eastern Mennonite University’s teacher education program. He teaches and coaches at Spotswood High School in Rockingham County Public Schools. *** Owen Longacre was ... read more about County teacher receives prestigious certification
Fabrice Guerrier MA ’15 named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list
Fabrice Guerrier MA ’15, pioneer of the sci-fi and fantasy production house Syllble, is one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 honorees in the field of art and style for 2021. ... read more about Fabrice Guerrier MA ’15 named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list
Photoessay: Royals athletes prep for spring competition
EMU’s student-athletes didn’t compete last semester because of COVID restrictions and the cessation of conference competition, but they still practiced, conditioned, and laid strong foundations to prepare for spring semester ... read more about Photoessay: Royals athletes prep for spring competition