Eastern Mennonite University has named long-time campus leaders to three new academic dean positions, effective July 1. David Brubaker, Sue Cockley and Tara Kishbaugh now each lead one of three ... read more about EMU names new academic deans
Arts
Bach Festival interns and fellows provide ‘invaluable’ help, perform with world-class musicians
While the 27th annual Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival (SVBF) at Eastern Mennonite University attracted professional musicians from all over the country, its 10 days of rehearsals and performances also provided ... read more about Bach Festival interns and fellows provide ‘invaluable’ help, perform with world-class musicians
Preparatory music administrator and co-founder of several area youth music programs retires after 30 years
After a school day in the Shenandoah Valley, it’s a sure thing that several hundred children are making music — in part because of the work of Sharon Miller. The ... read more about Preparatory music administrator and co-founder of several area youth music programs retires after 30 years
EMU awards five Yoder Scholarships
Eastern Mennonite University has awarded Yoder Scholars to five students beginning their studies this fall. Established in 1993 and named for alumni Carol and Paul R. Yoder Jr., the scholarships ... read more about EMU awards five Yoder Scholarships
Third EMU nature photographer earns NANPA scholarship, participates in ‘opportunity of a lifetime’
For the third time, an Eastern Mennonite University student was selected to participate in the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) College Scholarship Program. Riley Swartzendruber, a senior digital media ... read more about Third EMU nature photographer earns NANPA scholarship, participates in ‘opportunity of a lifetime’
EMU’s 2019 achievement and leadership excellence awardees honored at spring chapel
The Eastern Mennonite University community gathered to celebrate student successes of the 2019 spring semester and special end-of-the-academic-year recognitions. Academics Academic Success Center Nursing major Audrey Martin was recognized as ... read more about EMU’s 2019 achievement and leadership excellence awardees honored at spring chapel
Student aims to help country close to her heart with Beats For Mozambique
Alcinda Brubaker, a 27-year-old student at Eastern Mennonite University, was adopted by an American couple from an orphanage in Maputo, Mozambique, when she was just more than 1 year old. ... read more about Student aims to help country close to her heart with Beats For Mozambique
Second annual ACE Festival showcases student research, learning and creativity
A few friendly faces in the audience helped senior social work majors Eliana Tejedor and Jakya Jones through their presentations during a session on Virginia legislation at Eastern Mennonite University’s ... read more about Second annual ACE Festival showcases student research, learning and creativity
Sidewalk art: Students bring music to the streets in HMTA Play-A-Thon
Eastern Mennonite University students performed in downtown Harrisonburg last weekend as part of the first-ever Harrisonburg Music Teachers Association (HMTA) Play-A-Thon. The four-hour benefit for music education was centered around ... read more about Sidewalk art: Students bring music to the streets in HMTA Play-A-Thon
Student-produced documentary about Michael J. Sharp ’05 to premiere at EMU
A student-produced documentary about slain United Nations armed group expert and peacebuilder MJ Sharp ‘05 will premiere at Eastern Mennonite University in April. “No Longer Theory” focuses on Sharp and ... read more about Student-produced documentary about Michael J. Sharp ’05 to premiere at EMU