Gov. Ralph Northam signed an executive order Saturday creating the Commission on African American History Education. Among the 34 appointees to the commission is Basil Marin '10, an assistant principal with DeKalb County Schools in Georgia. He previously was in a similar role at Churchland High School in Virginia Beach. ... read more about Basil Marin ’10 named to Commission on African American History Education from Richmond Times-Dispatch
Alumni
Newly earned MBA, MAOL degrees prep two leaders for promotion
Two graduates of Eastern Mennonite University’s MBA and MA in Organizational Leadership programs have benefited professionally from their degrees. Todd Campbell MBA ‘19 is now senior packaging and ingredients purchasing ... read more about Newly earned MBA, MAOL degrees prep two leaders for promotion
Attorney Brenda Waugh MA ’09 to present workshop on options to litigation
Attorney and mediator Brenda Waugh MA ’09 will present a workshop on options to litigation as part of a program for the Virginia Mediation Network on Sept. 28 at the ... read more about Attorney Brenda Waugh MA ’09 to present workshop on options to litigation
Physician Randall Longenecker ’75 tapped to discuss health deserts on Fox News
Dr. Randall L. Longenecker ’75 was interviewed by Fox News about efforts to make health care more accessible to Americans living in rural communities. He is assistant dean for rural ... read more about Physician Randall Longenecker ’75 tapped to discuss health deserts on Fox News
Andrew Miller named new director of MBA, MAOL programs
Eastern Mennonite University announces the appointment of Andrew Miller as director of the MBA and MA in organizational leadership programs. He will also be EMU’s representative in the Collaborative MBA ... read more about Andrew Miller named new director of MBA, MAOL programs
Ministry interns learn from ‘amazing’ experiences – and the church leaders they shadow
“Even though I am only an intern, the congregation looks at me as a part of the pastoral team … they want me, as well, to not just be able ... read more about Ministry interns learn from ‘amazing’ experiences – and the church leaders they shadow
Yoder Golf Classic takes new format on Sept. 20
After more than two decades, EMU’s Paul R. Yoder Sr. Golf Classic is getting a facelift. This year’s Yoder Golf Classic will be Friday, Sept. 20, at Spotswood Country Club in Harrisonburg. ... read more about Yoder Golf Classic takes new format on Sept. 20
‘Real joy’ in improving lives through labor law: Amy Rosenberger ’85
HER MOTHER’S EXASPERATED “You ought to be a lawyer!” was ultimately not lost on Amy Rosenberger ’85, who as an eight-year-old was arguing her case for spending a Saturday with a friend. ... read more about ‘Real joy’ in improving lives through labor law: Amy Rosenberger ’85
Seminary grad to be priest-in-charge at Emmanuel Episcopal
The Reverend Barbara Harrison Seward has accepted a call to become priest-in-charge at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Harrisonburg, Va. She is a 2011 graduate of Eastern Mennonite Seminary. “From the ... read more about Seminary grad to be priest-in-charge at Emmanuel Episcopal
Virginia teacher selected as state finalist for presidential award
Harrisonburg High School teacher Myron Blosser has been selected as a state finalist for the 2019 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The award — regarded as ... read more about Virginia teacher selected as state finalist for presidential award