A reader reached out to us with this fun story of EMU connections. We’d love to share other accounts of how relationships at EMU or encounters with EMU-connected people are ... read more about Alumni find shared values in Pennsylvania dental practice
Braydon Hoover, associate vice president for advancement at Eastern Mennonite University, has been recognized by the Shenandoah Valley Business Journal as a “10 Under 40” honoree. The annual awards recognize ... read more about EMU Advancement’s Braydon Hoover named ‘10 Under 40’
Former Philadelphia Phillies catcher Erik Kratz, who spent 11 seasons in the majors, is taking over as the head baseball coach at his alma mater, Dock Mennonite Academy, the school announced Thursday. Kratz, 42, is a 1998 Dock Mennonite (formerly Christopher Dock) graduate and a 2002 graduate of Eastern Mennonite University. ... read more about Former Phillie Erik Kratz returning to alma mater as head coach at Dock from Bucks County Courier Times
Psalm 107:1 O give thanks to the Lord, for God is good; for God’s steadfast love endures for ever. As we move into the Thanksgiving season in the United States, we ... read more about Thoughts of Thanksgiving: Fall 2022
Lee Hartman stands at sunset between rows he helped to plant at his family’s vineyard south of Bridgewater. The award-winning Virginia vintner is about to celebrate the launch of two ... read more about Hartman family’s Bluestone Vineyard rooted in the Valley, Mennonite tradition
Mennonite Church USA has named Clara Weybright ’20 as this year’s #BringThePeace Young Peacemaker awardee. She joins John Stoner, who received the Legacy Peacemaker award. The awards are sponsored by ... read more about Clara Weybright ’20 is MCUSA’s Young Peacemaker
Current Eastern Mennonite Seminary graduate student Becky Degan is named as worship coordinator for MennoCon23, joined in worship planning by Derek King '03, MDiv '13, and Danilo Sanchez '10, MDiv '13, among others. ... read more about Seminary student, alumni named to MennoCon23 worship planning committee from Mennonite Church USA
Kirstin Rothrock De Mello and Merwyn De Mello, both 2005 graduates of EMU’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, are the recipients of the 2022 Bishop John E. McCarthy Spirit of ... read more about Maryknoll Lay Missioners honors couple with Bishop John E. McCarthy Spirit of Mission Award
Ryan Gehman '14 coaches cross country and works in the wellness department at Landis Homes, a senior living community in Lititz. Gehman was born with autism, first diagnosed at age 4, when a doctor told his parents he would never be able to write, never be able to read beyond a fifth-grade level and would struggle with physical coordination and fine-motor skills. ... read more about Lancaster Mennonite coach Ryan Gehman ’14 says ‘running has saved my life’ from Lancaster Online
Attorney Donald E. Showalter ’62, the first Eastern Mennonite University graduate to earn a law degree, was recognized once again as among the Best Lawyers in America, an annual honor ... read more about First law school grad earns 16th consecutive ‘Best Lawyers’ honor