
Alumni


Alumna Melodie Davis reviews Donald Kraybill’s EMU Centennial history
Alumna Melodie Davis reviews Donald Kraybill's EMU Centennial history in this two-part post. ... read more about Alumna Melodie Davis reviews Donald Kraybill’s EMU Centennial history from Finding Harmony

Dave Bechler ’96 steps down as EMHS baskeball coach, hires former EMU assistant coach
After 22 seasons, Dave Bechler has stepped down as boys basketball coach at Eastern Mennonite High School. Former Eastern Mennonite University assistant coach Chad Seibert was hired in May to lead the program. “I ... read more about Dave Bechler ’96 steps down as EMHS baskeball coach, hires former EMU assistant coach

Cardiologist Joseph Gascho ’68 honored with Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award
Cardiologist Joseph Gascho ’68 was selected from among nine nominees to receive the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award, given annually at Penn State College of Medicine by the Arnold ... read more about Cardiologist Joseph Gascho ’68 honored with Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award

Four alumnae graduate from AMBS
Four alumnae of Eastern Mennonite University participated in the May 6 commencement service of Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS) in Elkhart, Indiana. Julia Schmidt ‘13 of Goshen, Indiana, graduated with ... read more about Four alumnae graduate from AMBS

James Payne’s memorial service at EMU celebrates a life well-lived and support generously given
At 3 p.m. each day, James and Marian Payne would stop their activity, whatever it might be, and share tea-time together. That time became significant on Saturday, May 12, as ... read more about James Payne’s memorial service at EMU celebrates a life well-lived and support generously given

10 Commencement speakers who told students to ‘Rise Up for Peace and Justice’
From Anita Hill to Chadwick Boseman, these speakers reminded students that they have the ability to improve the world they are entering. ... read more about 10 Commencement speakers who told students to ‘Rise Up for Peace and Justice’ from The Nation

Former mission worker Miriam Eberly ’72 provides scholarships for Belizean secondary students
LANCASTER, Pa. — For Miriam Eberly, a former Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM) worker in Belize, her scholarship fund for Belizean secondary students is a way to invest in the future ... read more about Former mission worker Miriam Eberly ’72 provides scholarships for Belizean secondary students

Tributes by faculty and staff for 2018 Cords of Distinction honorees
Ten graduating seniors were honored as Cords of Distinction recipients in a ceremony Saturday afternoon, May 5, 2018, at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). Faculty, staff and fellow students nominated the ... read more about Tributes by faculty and staff for 2018 Cords of Distinction honorees

SPI Horizons luncheon speakers offer perspectives on peacebuilding, from Hollywood to the KKK
Once each session, the Summer Peacebuilding Institute community at Eastern Mennonite University gathers together for lunch and to hear from a guest speaker. Lunches are open to the community for a ... read more about SPI Horizons luncheon speakers offer perspectives on peacebuilding, from Hollywood to the KKK