Chester L. Wenger is “as old as EMU, with unabated fervor.” Son of A.D. Wenger, the second president of Eastern Mennonite, he earned three degrees here: high school in 1934, ... read more about My father’s ‘generous orthodoxy’: Sara Wenger Shenk ’75 on her father, Chester Wenger ’41, and his engagement with changing culture
In an Iraqi mall on Valentine’s Day, shoppers were treated to a unique sight. Twenty-eight young people wearing traditional dress from the many cultures in the country congregated to sing, ... read more about Iraqi youth work to build culture of peace with support of CJP, alumni and Iraqi al-Amani Association
Dr. Susan Schultz Huxman, president of Eastern Mennonite University, offered the following welcome and introductory remarks at an opening session Thursday, June 22, 2017, for a three-day conference, “Crossing the ... read more about Dr. Susan Schultz Huxman welcomes ‘Crossing the Line’ Anabaptist women’s history conference to EMU
Jessica King '96, the executive director of ASSETS, is taking a leave of absence to seek a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives' 16th Congressional District. ... read more about ASSETS executive director Jessica King ’96 taking leave to run for office from Central Penn Business Journal
Willi Perez '05 is the head of SEMILLA, the Latin American Mennonite seminary based in Guatemala City, which is committed to spreading Christ’s message of peace, love and reconciliation throughout a region still beset by violence. ... read more about Guatemalan seminary leader Willi Perez ’05 knows Jesus heals from Mennonite World Review
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
If you were among the thousands of Royals athletes who competed for Eastern Mennonite University, we know special memorabilia brings back memories of grueling workouts, special wins, hard fought losses, ... read more about Got Royals sports memorabilia? Send us a pic and share your story!
Michael Sumner, an emergency room (ER) nurse at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, Va., earned an award for compassionate care in May, and days later, a second award for a research ... read more about Called to nursing as his second career, Michael Sumner ’15 earns awards for compassionate care and research
In his native Spain and beyond, Anxo Pérez ’97 has become an inspirational speaker and author. His message: “Don’t admire success, admire effort.” Eastern Mennonite University has named Pérez its 2017 ... read more about Anxo Pérez ’97 is EMU’s 2017 Alumnus of the Year
The Steel Wheels, the nationally recognized Shenandoah Valley-based roots music band consisting of Eastern Mennonite University alumni Trent Wagler ’02, Eric Brubaker ’01, and Brian Dickel ’98, as well as bandmate ... read more about The Steel Wheels — with deep EMU roots — to headline Centennial festivities