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
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CJP’s Top News of 2020
Famous visitors, unique creative contributions and impactful work were among the highlights of the year’s top news stories from EMU’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding. Click here to view the ... read more about CJP’s Top News of 2020
MLK Day Celebration to kick off spring semester
Eastern Mennonite University will celebrate MLK Day 2021 on Monday, January 18, with worship, speakers and discussions on the pandemic, police violence, and the Civil War, and other activities. The ... read more about MLK Day Celebration to kick off spring semester
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
Committed, vigilant campus leads to successful completion of fall semester
As students and faculty wrapped up final exams last week, the Eastern Mennonite University community reflects on the achievement of a major milestone: completing a large portion of the fall ... read more about Committed, vigilant campus leads to successful completion of fall semester
Bishop’s Mantle: Augsburgers still going 90 miles an hour
This column by Jim Bishop appeared in the 12/11/2020 Daily News-Record. We appreciate his generosity in sharing it with the EMU community. The couple is pictured next to the “Guns ... read more about Bishop’s Mantle: Augsburgers still going 90 miles an hour
Nursing department gains high-tech child patient simulator
A state-of-the-art pediatric manikin named Floyd arrived at Eastern Mennonite University’s (EMU) campus this fall. The patient care simulator is named after the late alumnus Floyd Zehr ’54, who taught ... read more about Nursing department gains high-tech child patient simulator
Former women’s basketball coach Richard McElwee dies
This article by Greg Madia appeared in the Dec. 2, 2020, issue of the Daily News-Record. This was the pinnacle for Eastern Mennonite University women’s basketball. The Royals’ buzzer-beating shot ... read more about Former women’s basketball coach Richard McElwee dies
Young alums and student musicians rock regional venues
From the stage in the Common Grounds coffee shop to the Richmond Coliseum, Eastern Mennonite University alumni and current students are foraying into the Virginia music scene. They make percussion, ... read more about Young alums and student musicians rock regional venues