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, ... read more about Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival celebrates 30 years and artistic director transition
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 ... read more about Dean Sue Cockley to retire after 26 years at EMU
“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 ... read more about ‘Healing from Racial Trauma’: SPI instructor Lisa Collins shares how STAR training moved her forward
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 ... read more about In Memoriam: Doris Good Bomberger ’54, professor of home economics
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 ... read more about EMU hosts historic first Lavender Graduation and other LGBTQ+ events
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, ... read more about EMU’s director of aviation honored with FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
EMU Athletics has named Carrie S. Bert as interim director of athletics. She will provide a smooth transition between the mid-summer departure of retiring director Dave King and the anticipated ... read more about EMU names Carrie Bert as interim director of athletics
Ten graduating seniors were honored as Cords of Distinction recipients in a ceremony Saturday afternoon, April 30, 2022, at Eastern Mennonite University. Faculty, staff and fellow students nominated the recipients, who were ... read more about Tributes by faculty and staff for 2022 Cords of Distinction honorees
Four psychology students presented their research at the Virginia Association for Psychological Sciences conference on April 1. After two years of cancellation due to COVID, seniors Garrett Cash, Avery Trinh ... read more about Psychology students present research, with one winning best paper, at state conference
. When Professor Peter Dula shared memories of his colleague Nancy Heisey, he remarked about how, as president of Mennonite World Conference, she took time to lead the children of ... read more about Professor Nancy Heisey retires after 23 years at EMU and EMS