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CPE celebrates 20 years: Landis Homes chaplain Anne Kaufman Weaver MDiv ’16

October 1, 2019Last updated November 6, 2019 by admin

The Clinical Pastoral Education program at Eastern Mennonite Seminary celebrates its 20th anniversary this academic year. Since 1999, 290 people have been trained through the seminary’s program. They serve and ... read more about CPE celebrates 20 years: Landis Homes chaplain Anne Kaufman Weaver MDiv ’16

EMU student numbers are up, retention rate at historic high

September 30, 2019Last updated October 2, 2019 by Lauren Jefferson

Eastern Mennonite University begins the new academic year with gains in new student enrollment, including among transfer students, and a record-high retention rate, according to university officials.  “EMU’s unique educational ... read more about EMU student numbers are up, retention rate at historic high

EMU ranked among top universities in South by Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education

September 30, 2019Last updated October 11, 2019 by Lauren Jefferson

Eastern Mennonite University landed in two rankings reported by this month by The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education. EMU ranked 299 out of 801 institutions nationally, rising 53 spots over ... read more about EMU ranked among top universities in South by Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education

Distinguished Service Award: Wu Wei MDiv ’06

September 27, 2019Last updated September 30, 2022 by EMU communications

EMU’s alumni award winners will be honored during the Oct. 11-13 Homecoming and Family Weekend. Read more about Young Alum Liza Heavener and Alum of the Year Erik Kratz. Wu ... read more about Distinguished Service Award: Wu Wei MDiv ’06

Writers Read at EMU Homecoming to feature Faith Eidse ’79

September 27, 2019Last updated October 14, 2019 by admin

Faith Eidse ’79 will read from her bestselling novel, Healing Falls (Faitheyes Press, 2018), during an Eastern Mennonite University Writers Read event at 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12. She will ... read more about Writers Read at EMU Homecoming to feature Faith Eidse ’79

CJP alum converts DR Congo campus into peacebuilding center

September 26, 2019Last updated August 25, 2020 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

An Eastern Mennonite University Center for Justice and Peacebuilding alum Fidele Ayu Lumeya MA ’00 returned to the Democratic Republic of Congo this month to direct the Congo Ubuntu Peacebuilding ... read more about CJP alum converts DR Congo campus into peacebuilding center

WCSC students enter professional internships in Washington D.C.

September 26, 2019Last updated September 27, 2019 by EMU communications

Twelve students from Eastern Mennonite, Bethel College and Bluffton University are gaining professional, community and cultural experiences in EMU’s Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC) this semester. The program, in Washington ... read more about WCSC students enter professional internships in Washington D.C.

Alumna and team create award-winning media relations campaign

September 25, 2019Last updated September 25, 2019 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

An Eastern Mennonite University alumna’s team has won PR Daily’s “Media Relations Campaign of the Year (Over $50,000)” award. Maria Holsopple ’07 is senior programs communications specialist for Plan International ... read more about Alumna and team create award-winning media relations campaign

Students explore photography and science on North Fork with EMU profs

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Eastern Mennonite High School students spent a recent afternoon along the North Fork of the Shenandoah River with professors Doug Graber Neufeld, Jim Yoder and Steven David Johnson. ... read more about Students explore photography and science on North Fork with EMU profs from Eastern Mennonite School

Alum of the Year: MLB catcher Erik Kratz ’02

September 22, 2019Last updated October 14, 2019 by Lauren Jefferson

EMU’s alumni award winners will be honored during the Oct. 11-13 Homecoming and Family Weekend. Read more about Young Alum Liza Heavener and Distinguished Service awardee Wu Wei. Erik Kratz ... read more about Alum of the Year: MLB catcher Erik Kratz ’02

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