Two Eastern Mennonite University alumna are among the nurses honored in 2017 by by the Virginia chapter of March of Dimes. Nursing department adjunct instructor Pam Collins ’78, MSN ’13 ... read more about Nursing alumnae honored by March of Dimes
Faculty and staff
Dianne Swann-Wright, known for historical research at Monticello, remembered for contributions to EMU
Dianne Swann-Wright, former director of multicultural programs at Eastern Mennonite University and a leading historian of African American history, died Jan. 23, 2018. At the time of her death, she ... read more about Dianne Swann-Wright, known for historical research at Monticello, remembered for contributions to EMU
Conservation photographer and EMU professor Steven David Johnson opens ‘Vernal Pools’ exhibit
Capturing images of tiny underwater creatures is no small feat – but the work has stunning payoff, if you look at the work of Eastern Mennonite University visual and communication ... read more about Conservation photographer and EMU professor Steven David Johnson opens ‘Vernal Pools’ exhibit
Twila Yoder retires after 19 years as assistant to EMU’s presidents
For 19 of the past 21 years, Twila King Yoder has served at Eastern Mennonite University as assistant to the president, including most recently, to the university’s newest one. Yoder ... read more about Twila Yoder retires after 19 years as assistant to EMU’s presidents
EMU ushers in centennial year with fall convocation
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) celebrated its centennial year convocation Wednesday at Lehman Auditorium on Wednesday. President Susan Schultz Huxman offered the keynote address, with three presidents emeriti seated with faculty ... read more about EMU ushers in centennial year with fall convocation
‘Their cups are completely overflowing’: Residence life staff foster community for student advisors
Living in a residence hall at Eastern Mennonite University is not just about having a place to stay. Rather, it’s about being part of a caring community. In August, 37 ... read more about ‘Their cups are completely overflowing’: Residence life staff foster community for student advisors
Sawin, Pannell explore EMU’s history of increasing diversity
As deep racial tensions continued to play out on the national stage, Eastern Mennonite University faculty and staff explored elements of their university’s own history and diversity in a breakout ... read more about Sawin, Pannell explore EMU’s history of increasing diversity
‘Expanding the Legacy, Enlarging the Tent’: Annual faculty-staff conference draws community to Centennial themes
Eastern Mennonite University faculty and staff dipped their hands into bowls of water as they received a blessing on their work for the coming year. The sacred ritual concluded the ... read more about ‘Expanding the Legacy, Enlarging the Tent’: Annual faculty-staff conference draws community to Centennial themes
Willingness to pay for bed nets high in Tanzania
[DAR es SALAAM] Demand and willingness to buy insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) could increase coverage in malaria-endemic areas in Tanzania, a study suggests. ... read more about Willingness to pay for bed nets high in Tanzania from SciDev.Net
Centennial Century cycling event offers scenic Shenandoah Valley loops with 62, 31 and 5-mile options
Celebrate Eastern Mennonite University’s 100th year by riding through the Shenandoah Valley in the Centennial Century bike ride. The ride — with 100K (62 miles), 50K (31 miles) and 5-mile ... read more about Centennial Century cycling event offers scenic Shenandoah Valley loops with 62, 31 and 5-mile options