Dr. David Evans, professor of history and intercultural studies and associate dean of Eastern Mennonite Seminary, delivered a guest sermon on radical solidarity on Sunday, Feb. 8, at First United Methodist Church of Evanston, Illinois. ... read more about Professor David Evans shares message of ‘beloved community’ with Chicago-area church from Joerg Metzner | Evanston RoundTable
The Rev. Wendy J. Miller MA ’91 (church leadership) may have been short in stature and soft in voice, but her influence loomed large, say those close to her. “She had a ... read more about In Memoriam: Wendy Miller MA ’91, professor emerita, established spiritual formation program at seminary
Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed, director of alumni engagement and community connections at EMU, was named among the Top 50 Women Leaders of Virginia for 2026. “This year’s honorees…(guide) organizations that keep essential functions running and build the businesses and institutions shaping Virginia’s communities,” the online list of leaders says. ... read more about EMU’s Deanna Reed named to Top 50 Women Leaders of Virginia for 2026 from Women We Admire
As the newly appointed vice president of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham NAACP, Dr. David Evans, professor of history and intercultural studies and associate dean of Eastern Mennonite Seminary, presented on the significance of Black History Month during the chapter's meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3. ... read more about Professor reflects on 100 years of Black History Month from Ryan Hartnett | WHSV-TV3
After 21 years at the helm, Shisler ’81 looks forward to new advisory role Kirk Shisler ’81 wants to make one thing very clear: He’s not retiring. At least not ... read more about Longtime advancement VP switching gears and staying on
EMU celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with focus on sustainability EMU hosted its ninth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 19, featuring a series of events ... read more about MLK Day 2026: ‘Environmental justice is a civil rights issue’
EMU will host its ninth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 19. This year’s lineup of events includes a convocation with author and philosophy professor Olúfẹ́mi O. ... read more about EMU hosts MLK celebration with full lineup of events
EMU started off the spring semester strong with a campuswide convocation. The event, held at Lehman Auditorium on Wednesday morning, featured live music from students Miriam Rhodes, Naomi Kratzer, and ... read more about PHOTO GALLERY: Students return to campus for Opening Convocation
Dr. Jamie Mak, who stepped into her role leading EMU Lancaster on Oct. 27, appreciates that the site is already on strong footing. “Sometimes you take a job and you ... read more about EMU Lancaster’s new leader excited to continue forward momentum
Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed, director of alumni engagement and community connections at EMU, has been selected to serve on Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger’s transition committee. The transition committee will help lay ... read more about EMU’s Reed named to gubernatorial transition committee