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Outstanding Young Alum: Elizabeth Good leads in hospital, community, church

September 6, 2014Last updated September 19, 2014 by Paul Souder

Elizabeth Good ’01, is seldom far from the wise counsel of an Eastern Mennonite University professor, though separated by many miles and years since graduation. “Ann Hershberger was, and still

Registration is now OPEN for Homecoming 2014

August 4, 2014Last updated August 28, 2014 by Mike Zucconi

Registration is now available for Homecoming 2014 at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), Oct. 10-12. Celebrations and events include: A festive gathering preceding class reunions on Saturday, Oct. 11 Class reunions for years

Amish “bonnet rippers” examined in alumna’s book, published by Johns Hopkins University Press

October 14, 2013Last updated December 5, 2013 by Chris Edwards

Amish “bonnet rippers” have become massively popular in the past decade, Valerie Weaver-Zercher told an audience of fellow-alumni and faculty during Homecoming 2013 at Eastern Mennonite University, Oct. 11-13. A

Amazing living by the class of ’62 – hard to imagine more adventure, accomplishments, in one group!

October 10, 2013Last updated June 11, 2014 by Bonnie Price Lofton

Fifty years after attending Eastern Mennonite University, 103 men and women have compiled their stories into a book that shows their amazing breadth of experience: living in 40 countries outside

Shirley Showalter ’70 shares steps in her journey from conservative Mennonite upbringing to college president

September 24, 2013Last updated December 5, 2013 by Candace Sipos

Shirley Showalter is named for the iconic curly-haired child star, but, as a youngster, she wasn’t allowed to watch Ms. Temple’s performances. “I think it might have been on Youtube

Distinguished Service Award: Ezra T. Peachey Devotes Life to Native Peoples in Remote Areas

August 16, 2013Last updated September 17, 2014 by Steve Shenk

Ezra T. Peachey ’54 (Seminary ’56) left his home in Belleville, Pa., in 1959 to drive 2½ days to remote northwestern Ontario. His initial mission, along with his wife Nannie

Alum of the Year: Dr. Tim Leaman Holistically Treats Inner-City Patients in ‘Intense’ Situations

August 13, 2013Last updated August 27, 2013 by Steve Shenk

In one typical afternoon at his health clinic, Tim Leaman ’93, MD, treated a 9-year-old with a sexually transmitted disease, examined an HIV patient who was in tears about upcoming

Outstanding Young Alum: Castillo Campaigns for Immigration Reform

August 11, 2013Last updated July 29, 2014 by Steve Shenk

Still in her 20s, Isabel Castillo ’07 is already a nationally recognized leader of the immigration-law reform movement in the United States. She was the commencement speaker at the University

Register for Homecoming 2013

August 1, 2013Last updated August 19, 2013 by Mike Zucconi

Registration is now available for Homecoming 2013 at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), October 11-13. Events will include: A festive gathering preceding class reunions on Saturday, October 12 MainStage Theater production

Homecoming and Family Weekend Photo Galleries Now Online

October 16, 2012Last updated October 30, 2012 by Mike Zucconi

The Homecoming and Family Weekend 2012 photo galleries are now available on emu.edu and through EMU Facebook. Check out the galleries from alumni gatherings, athletic events and the International Marketplace

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