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Remembering Nigerian human rights activist Arthur Nwankwo ’66

Jungle Journalist

The family of Chief (Dr) Arthur Nwankwo, Nigeria’s foremost human rights activist, writer, publisher and politician has announced the date for his burial, according to an online news source. ... read more about Remembering Nigerian human rights activist Arthur Nwankwo ’66 from Jungle Journalist

Seminary student, alumni earn Everence Regional Journey Award

November 11, 2020Last updated July 26, 2021 by EMU communications

MaryBeth Heatwole Moore, a current graduate student at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, and her husband Chris were named the recipients of the Regional Journey Award from the Everence office in Harrisonburg.

EMU’s cross-cultural program adapts to pandemic challenges

November 9, 2020Last updated December 1, 2020 by Lauren Jefferson and Randi B. Hagi

“What about my cross-cultural?” This question has been at the top of the mind for many Eastern Mennonite University students as the COVID-19 pandemic has spread across the globe. Where,

Erik Kratz ’02 announces retirement from MLB playing career

November 9, 2020Last updated November 13, 2020 by Lauren Jefferson

Eastern Mennonite University alumnus Erik Kratz ’02 ended his Major League Baseball career with an announcement on Twitter Friday (view below). He played 19 seasons of professional baseball, following a

Restaurateur alum brings striking culinary repertoire to ‘Chopped’ kitchen

November 2, 2020Last updated November 5, 2020 by Randi B. Hagi

There are 30 minutes in the entrée round on the Food Network show Chopped. Chef Oz Blackaller ’07 is one of four chefs competing for the notoriety and cash prize

Seminary instructor Sarah Bixler ordained through VMC

October 28, 2020Last updated November 5, 2020 by Lauren Jefferson

Faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community joined Sarah Bixler, instructor at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, for her Oct. 20 service of ministerial ordination in Virginia Mennonite Conference. The

Bishop’s Mantle: John Horst, a music man for all seasons

October 27, 2020Last updated October 29, 2020 by Jim Bishop

In his “Bishop’s Mantle” column in a recent Daily News-Record (10/24/2020), Jim Bishop ’67 offers this appreciation of fellow music-lover and radio DJ John L. Horst Jr. ’60, emeritus professor of

MennoHealth Cast: Dr. Longacher ’59

MennoHealth Cast

Dr. Joe Longacher '59, former President of Mennonite Healthcare Fellowship, discusses his years in service serving as a general practitioner, how he found his way to the specialty of gastroenterology, and what has continued to keep him busy as a retiree. Dr. Longacher explores his immense grief, considering the death of his several family members over the last 18 months and how he and his family have found resilience in the toughest of times. The MennoHealth Cast podcast is a production of Anabaptist World, and Mennonite Healthcare Fellowship. ... read more about MennoHealth Cast: Dr. Longacher ’59 from MennoHealth Cast

Eastern Mennonite Missions appoints new president

October 21, 2020Last updated October 26, 2020 by EMM Communications

The Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM) Board of Directors announces the appointment of Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) and Easterm Mennonite Seminary (EMS) alumnus Marvin Lorenzana as the organization’s ninth president. Lorenzana

Four alums honored by high school alma maters

October 20, 2020Last updated October 22, 2020 by Lauren Jefferson

Four EMU alumni – Benjamin Bergey ‘11, Andrew Jenner ‘04 and D. Keith Helmuth and Ellen Slaubaugh Helmuth, class of ‘59 – are being honored by their respective high school

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