I love listening to the ‘story’ of the problem, sifting through the complexity to figure out what is important and what information or voice is missing, asking the right questions ... read more about Katrina Alger ‘08 wrestles with the human component of wildlife conservation
On July 16, an Eastern Mennonite University coach and three alumni began biking uphill. For 20 miles. And that was just the first day of a 500-mile trip, traversing the ... read more about Biking blue ridges and smoky mountains: Royals take on the parkway
Pastors often serve as an emotional anchor for their flock: providing a listening ear, advice, and social cohesion for their congregation members. And we’ve all needed more of those supports ... read more about Watch the ‘Navigating Ministry During COVID-19’ seminars
This month the Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions welcomes Clara Weybright ’20 and Joseph Harder ’20 as fellows for the upcoming year. The Climate Futures Fellowship Program is a year-long ... read more about Two alumni are new Climate Futures Fellows
EMU’s 2020 Alumni Award recipients will be honored during the Oct. 16-18 Homecoming and Family Weekend. Read about Alum of the Year Luke Gascho ’74 and Young Alum Lyubov Slashcheva ’11. ... read more about Distinguished Service Award: Susan and Stan Godshall, ’65
Myron Blosser ’83, MA ’98 has received the highest award a teacher can achieve – a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science. Blosser is co-chair of the Harrisonburg High School ... read more about STEM teacher Myron Blosser ’83, MA ’98 wins Presidential Award
Responding to financial challenges prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Eastern Mennonite University donors and alumni generously contributed over $4.9 million during the 2019-20 fiscal year, and set a new record for ... read more about In tough times, EMU alumni, donors show up together
Braden Herman ‘18 was planning to go to med school, but then he fell into addiction – with fly fishing. He’d grown up pole fishing around Fort Defiance, Virginia, but a ... read more about Biochemistry alum pursues grad studies at ‘Salmon University’
The Spring/Summer 2020 issue of Crossroads featured heartfelt reflections from alumni on their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brooke Hensley ’14, in the photo above with colleagues, is an emergency ... read more about ROYALS RESPOND: Pandemic postcards from across the globe
“What affects one of us affects all of us, and what affects all of us affects one of us,” said Ram Bhagat, manager of school climate and culture strategy for ... read more about RJE Conference focuses on youth leaders as ‘the ambassadors for change’