Eastern Mennonite University is a Christian university like no other, rooted in the Mennonite values of peacemaking, community and service. Located in Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, EMU prepares students to ... read more about EMU: A Christian university like no other
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In Rotary talk, Swartzendruber explains why EMU began sending its students on ‘cross-culturals’ decades ago
For more than 30 years, undergraduates at Eastern Mennonite University have been required to immerse themselves in a culture different from their own before graduation. This unusual requirement was the ... read more about In Rotary talk, Swartzendruber explains why EMU began sending its students on ‘cross-culturals’ decades ago
Four students explore various forms of ministry in summer program
When 20-year-old Hanna Heishman arrived at her assigned church this summer in Philadelphia, she wondered if she would have anything to offer the congregation. “I was definitely intimidated,” she said. ... read more about Four students explore various forms of ministry in summer program
EMU leaders offer appreciation and wise words regarding the increased diversity of incoming students
In their kick-off convocation remarks for the 2014-15 school year, two of Eastern Mennonite University’s leaders highlighted the increasing diversity among EMU’s student population. “The class of 2018 is the ... read more about EMU leaders offer appreciation and wise words regarding the increased diversity of incoming students
EMU selected as accrediting school for Oregon semester program
For nearly 40 years, students from Christian colleges have trekked to the mountainous wilderness of Oregon for an unusual academic experience that dubs itself “out of the mainstream.” Called the ... read more about EMU selected as accrediting school for Oregon semester program
Preparatory music program to offer adult piano lessons
At the Music Teachers National Association conference held this March in Chicago, Chi Nguyen accepted the Recreational Music Making Teaching Fellowship award given by the National Piano Foundation. The James ... read more about Preparatory music program to offer adult piano lessons
‘Reading the same book brings people closer together as a community by creating common ground for discussion’
Senior Kara Lofton ponders the university’s Common Read program, now in Year 2, after reading the assigned book, The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains. I’m big ... read more about ‘Reading the same book brings people closer together as a community by creating common ground for discussion’
Death of incoming softball player saddens campus community
The Eastern Mennonite University community was saddened to learn of the death of incoming student Kaitlin Aylor on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family ... read more about Death of incoming softball player saddens campus community
Seven fantastic reasons to go on an EMU cross-cultural
As one of the top “study abroad” colleges in the U.S, EMU is well-known for its emphasis on cross-cultural understanding and real-world experience. Students in our program travel with veteran faculty ... read more about Seven fantastic reasons to go on an EMU cross-cultural
WEMC unveils new programming, rebrands as region’s home for classical music
Starting on Monday, Aug. 11, Eastern Mennonite University’s radio station will broadcast more classical music on its 91.7 FM frequency. The station, WEMC, will also begin billing itself as “the ... read more about WEMC unveils new programming, rebrands as region’s home for classical music