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EMU ranked third among Virginia private colleges in Money’s 2022 Best Colleges list

June 9, 2022Last updated June 14, 2022 by EMU Communications

Eastern Mennonite University was ranked third among Virginia private four-year colleges on Money 2022’s Best Colleges list. The list was compiled using schools with sufficient data and above-average graduation rates,

Isaac Alderfer earns ODAC’s Jopson Award as top male scholar-athlete

June 7, 2022Last updated July 1, 2022 by Justin McIlwee

Tuesday, the ODAC announced its recipients of the Marjorie T. Berkley and Harry G. “Doc” Jopson Awards, awarded to the conference’s top female and male scholar-athletes. A familiar name was seen

EMU Nursing spotlights alumni for National Nurses Month

June 6, 2022Last updated June 13, 2022 by Moderator

Eastern Mennonite University Nursing featured 25 alumni, students, and faculty on their Facebook page for National Nurses Month this May. Nurses shared a diverse array of experiences, stories, and even

EMU arts prominent among local spring grants

June 2, 2022Last updated June 3, 2022 by admin

Theater and music programs at Eastern Mennonite University received Advancing the Arts grants this spring from the Arts Council of the Valley. The grants cover projects to be completed by

Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival celebrates 30 years and artistic director transition

June 1, 2022Last updated August 24, 2022 by EMU Communications

The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival (SVBF) celebrates two monumental occasions: its 30th anniversary and the retirement of founder and artistic director Ken Nafziger after 30 years of leadership. The festival,

Dean Sue Cockley to retire after 26 years at EMU

May 31, 2022Last updated June 1, 2022 by Lauren Jefferson

After 26 years at Eastern Mennonite University in leadership positions with several programs, Dean Sue Cockley has touched hundreds of students, faculty and staff – from those in the adult

‘Healing from Racial Trauma’: SPI instructor Lisa Collins shares how STAR training moved her forward

May 31, 2022Last updated June 1, 2022 by admin

“You are the subject of your own research.” Listening to that inner voice sent Lisa Collins, EdD, on her own journey of autoethnography. Collins is co-teaching Strategies for Trauma Awareness

In Memoriam: Doris Good Bomberger ’54, professor of home economics

May 25, 2022Last updated May 25, 2022 by EMU Communications

Doris Allegra Good Bomberger ‘54, former home economics professor at Eastern Mennonite University, died at Sentara-RMH on May 14, 2022. She was 90 years old. Bomberger, among the first female

EMU hosts historic first Lavender Graduation and other LGBTQ+ events

May 25, 2022Last updated May 30, 2022 by Lauren Jefferson

This spring, Eastern Mennonite University hosted its first Lavender Graduation to honor LGBTQ+ graduates and alumni. The event recognizes LGBTQ students of all races and ethnicities and acknowledges their achievement

EMU’s director of aviation honored with FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award

May 23, 2022Last updated May 23, 2022 by Lauren Jefferson

At age 16, working as a “line-boy” at a local airport, John Sibole began dreaming of a career in aviation.In the years since, he’s flown in the US Air Force,

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