Students Rachel Sauder and Erin Clifton were on a home-visit stay in Guatemala when the volcano erupted. ... read more about EMU students aid Guatemalan residents near volcano from Staunton News-Leader
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After cheating death twice, Anthony Streiff ’01 finds new life on wheels through basketball
Anthony Streiff ’01 helped the Harrisonburg Cardinals to a runner-up finish in the 2018 National Wheelchair Basketball Association’s national tournament this spring in Louisville, Kentucky. This was the first-time invitation for ... read more about After cheating death twice, Anthony Streiff ’01 finds new life on wheels through basketball
Catcher Erik Kratz makes an early impact with Milwaukee Brewers
Turner presents keynote at University of Maryland’s restorative justice summit
Johonna Turner, professor of restorative justice and peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University, returned to her alma mater, the University of Maryland, in April to give a keynote address at the Summit ... read more about Turner presents keynote at University of Maryland’s restorative justice summit
Dave Bechler ’96 steps down as EMHS baskeball coach, hires former EMU assistant coach
After 22 seasons, Dave Bechler has stepped down as boys basketball coach at Eastern Mennonite High School. Former Eastern Mennonite University assistant coach Chad Seibert was hired in May to lead the program. “I ... read more about Dave Bechler ’96 steps down as EMHS baskeball coach, hires former EMU assistant coach
EMU, NAACP and Faith in Action co-host religious leaders summit, racial equity training
Eastern Mennonite University’s Committee on Diversity and Inclusion (CODI) was one of three community organizations that hosted a religious leaders summit and a racial equity training on campus this spring. ... read more about EMU, NAACP and Faith in Action co-host religious leaders summit, racial equity training
Faint takes third at NCAA national meet, breaks ODAC record
Eastern Mennonite University senior Connor Faint (Winchester, Va./Millbrook) finished his career in style, breaking an ODAC record and earning his second straight All-America honor when he crossed third in the 400m hurdles ... read more about Faint takes third at NCAA national meet, breaks ODAC record
Cardiologist Joseph Gascho ’68 honored with Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award
Cardiologist Joseph Gascho ’68 was selected from among nine nominees to receive the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award, given annually at Penn State College of Medicine by the Arnold ... read more about Cardiologist Joseph Gascho ’68 honored with Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award
Four alumnae graduate from AMBS
Four alumnae of Eastern Mennonite University participated in the May 6 commencement service of Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS) in Elkhart, Indiana. Julia Schmidt ‘13 of Goshen, Indiana, graduated with ... read more about Four alumnae graduate from AMBS
James Payne’s memorial service at EMU celebrates a life well-lived and support generously given
At 3 p.m. each day, James and Marian Payne would stop their activity, whatever it might be, and share tea-time together. That time became significant on Saturday, May 12, as ... read more about James Payne’s memorial service at EMU celebrates a life well-lived and support generously given