Dr. Fred Kniss, provost of Eastern Mennonite University, has announced plans to retire at the end of the 2023 fiscal year. He has served in the role since July 2009. ... read more about Provost Fred Kniss announces his retirement
Faculty and staff
‘Here Together’ activities (Knit Together, Bird Together, and more) return for 2022 Faculty-Staff Conference
Nothing better to lead off our annual coverage of Fall Faculty-Staff Conference (AKA Fish Together, Bird Together, Knit Together…) than a short video of Professor David Berry at the piano ... read more about ‘Here Together’ activities (Knit Together, Bird Together, and more) return for 2022 Faculty-Staff Conference
Dan Ott begins new role as dean of EMU’s School of Theology, Humanities, and Performing Arts
Dr. Dan Ott, the new dean of Eastern Mennonite University’s School of Theology, Humanities, and Performing Arts, sees a remarkable confluence in his new appointment. A humanities professor, an operatic ... read more about Dan Ott begins new role as dean of EMU’s School of Theology, Humanities, and Performing Arts
Mennonite World Conference Assembly draws EMU community
Several EMU alumni, faculty and staff participated in the 2022 Mennonite World Conference (MWC) Assembly that took place from July 5-10 in Indonesia. MWC Assemblies are reunions of the Anabaptist-Mennonite ... read more about Mennonite World Conference Assembly draws EMU community
Philadelphia library exhibit highlights photography, humanity of prisoners
Parkway Central Library in Philadelphia hosts an exhibit from Howard Zehr and Barb Toews' latest book, “Still Doing Life: 22 Lifers 25 Years Later." New Press contacted Vox Populi to create the exhibit in 2021, which was produced using grant money from the Art for Justice Fund. ... read more about Philadelphia library exhibit highlights photography, humanity of prisoners from Philadelphia Neighborhoods
In Memoriam: Monroe Wood, head groundskeeper, 1963-2005
Monroe Edward Wood, 80, formerly of Harrisonburg, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Envoy Nursing Home in Staunton. He was head groundskeeper at Eastern Mennonite University for 42 years, ... read more about In Memoriam: Monroe Wood, head groundskeeper, 1963-2005
WHSV: Dave King reflects on his time at EMU
EMU's outgoing director of athletics Dave King talks with WHSV about the Royals program and career highlights ... read more about WHSV: Dave King reflects on his time at EMU from WHSV
Trailblazing advancement director Karen Moshier-Shenk ’73 heads into retirement
For more than 26 years, Senior Associate Director of Advancement Karen Moshier-Shenk ‘73 has brought Eastern Mennonite University’s major fundraising projects, along with its mission and vision, into conversation with ... read more about Trailblazing advancement director Karen Moshier-Shenk ’73 heads into retirement
EMU welcomes new Board of Trustees members
Three new members begin their terms July 1, 2022, on the EMU Board of Trustees. A list of all board members is located at the President’s Office webpage. Margie Mejia ... read more about EMU welcomes new Board of Trustees members
EMU scientists land at Macquarie University in Australia
"Snapped," a monthly online photo album published by Macquarie University, pictures six undergraduate students from colleges and universities in Virginia who are conducting research with Queensland’s Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. EMU Professor Jim Yoder, pictured, is with the group. Professor Matt Siderhurst is the author of the grant that funded the research. ... read more about EMU scientists land at Macquarie University in Australia from Macquarie University