‘Friends’ of public education? EMU professor’s study examines ‘paradox’ behind Philly school fundraising groups

At first glance, there is nothing “shadowy” about the rise of fundraising organizations tied to Philadelphia public schools. These independently run nonprofits are typically associated with the sunny side of public education. But researchers Ryan Good and Katharine Nelson say there is a central paradox embedded in these “Friends of” groups, which have burst onto the scene in many wealthy or gentrifying parts of Philadelphia. ... read more about ‘Friends’ of public education? EMU professor’s study examines ‘paradox’ behind Philly school fundraising groups from WHYY-Philadelphia

NYC architect Renee Holsopple Glick ’04 on leadership and management

Renee Holsopple Glick is the director of retail and a senior associate at A+I, where she has worked on projects for brands like Vince, Worth New York and W by Worth, Ketra, and Under Armour. In 2016, Renee was named one of retail's "40 under 40" by design:retail magazine. In her conversation with Julia Gamolina, Renee describes the benefits of a cross-disciplinary experience and how to posture oneself as a leader, find your resources, and say yes to opportunities. ... read more about NYC architect Renee Holsopple Glick ’04 on leadership and management from Architexx

EMS: Regina Horst Chacha Shares City of Hope

“I never would have dreamed that God would lead me to marry a dynamic ministry leader from a small village in Tanzania and that together we would establish an international ministry,” said Regina Horst ’81 Chacha in chapel on February 24, in her presentation, “Lean Not on Your Own Understanding, or ‘How I Became Mama to Over 100 Children'" at Eastern Mennonite School. ... read more about EMS: Regina Horst Chacha Shares City of Hope from Eastern Mennonite School

DN-R: Timeless connections through literature with bibliotherapy program

Stemming from an affinity for literature, students from Eastern Mennonite University are forming relationships with residents in assisted living at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community. But since establishing a connection through storytelling, that bond has since evolved into friendships that defy ideological differences. ... read more about DN-R: Timeless connections through literature with bibliotherapy program from Daily News-Record

California Academy of Sciences website features professor’s conservation photos

Professor Steven David Johnson's photos add to the story of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline: "The Atlantic Coast Pipeline would divide mountains, farmland, and sacred Native American land along its 600-mile route, but it's uniting a diverse community of activists determined to halt its progress." ... read more about California Academy of Sciences website features professor’s conservation photos from Biographic