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
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
Calvin “Cal” Redekop passed away on July 20, 2022 at the age of 96 in Harrisonburg. A graduate of Goshen College, he went on to develop many associations with the
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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
“Harrisonburg’s outdoor attractions, culture and diversity make it one of the Most Livable College Towns in America.” Harrisonburg was selected among the 10 Most Livable College Towns in America
... read more about Harrisonburg ranked among the 10 Most Livable College Towns
The Paul R. Yoder Golf Classic is back again for 2022! Started in 1992, this event helps to raise money to support EMU athletics and their hundreds of student athletes. Over the
... read more about Paul R. Yoder Golf Classic set for Sept. 22
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
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
Eastern Mennonite University has named Carrie S. Bert as the next director of athletics. Bert, who has been acting as interim director since May 9, began her role Aug. 1.
... read more about Carrie S. Bert named EMU Director of Athletics
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
