Promising that yes, he would eventually sing “Puff the Magic Dragon,” legendary folk singer and activist Peter Yarrow – formerly of the group Peter, Paul and Mary – gave an impromptu ... read more about Harmonizing amidst hostility: Musician Peter Yarrow and talented experts teach conflict transformation processes
The Steel Wheels, the nationally recognized Shenandoah Valley-based roots music band consisting of Eastern Mennonite University alumni Trent Wagler ’02, Eric Brubaker ’01, and Brian Dickel ’98, as well as bandmate ... read more about The Steel Wheels — with deep EMU roots — to headline Centennial festivities
EMU men’s volleyball setter Christian Taylor (Richmond, Va./Deep Run) is getting a once in a lifetime experience this month, representing his country and his sport in Brazil. Taylor is on ... read more about EMU’s Taylor heads to Brazil with D-3 national team
The Spring/Summer 2017 issue of Crossroads is the first of two issues celebrating our Centennial year, 2017-18. Eastern Mennonite University was founded 100 years ago, opening for the first classes in ... read more about Crossroads Spring/Summer 2017 issue honors EMU’s 100 years of countercultural education
Matt Gnagey, now an assistant professor at Weber State (Ogden, Utah), graduated from Eastern Mennonite University in 2005, majoring in economics and justice, peace and conflict studies. He received his ... read more about Grad School Q & A: Matt Gnagey ’05, professor at Weber State
Lydell Steiner’s vocation came calling in the form of a persistent acquaintance who recognized his skills might fit a community need. The Ohio native was a team pastor at Kidron ... read more about Practicum helps CJP alumnus Lydell Steiner to found Ohio mediation center
Eastern Mennonite University’s newest major, recreational leadership and sports studies (RLSS), focuses on providing students who love working with active people the managerial and leadership skills to enter into the ... read more about New recreational leadership and sports studies major offers leadership and management skills for growing job market
In 2011, Lynchburg Beacon of Hope set out to improve the number of students who pursue higher education in the city of Lynchburg, Virginia. The nonprofit was formed as one ... read more about A Model For Others: Beacon of Hope Scholar Azariah Cox ’17 is the first graduate aided by Lynchburg nonprofit
Douglas Hostetter '66, director of the Mennonite Central Committee’s United Nations office, was in alternative service with the Mennonite Central Committee in Tam Ky, South Vietnam, in the middle of the war zone. ... read more about Douglas Hostetter ’66 writes NYT op-ed on being ‘A Conscientious Objector in a War Zone’ from New York Times