What a year! In 2014 Eastern Mennonite University welcomed back an alum and Nobel Peace Laureate to speak at commencement, greeted its most diverse class ever, and cheered on a 2002 graduate ... read more about EMU’s Top 10 Shares and Social Media Posts of 2014
Diversity
EMU grows in depth and breadth, setting records for enrollment and diversity while adding grad programs
Enrollment at Eastern Mennonite University this fall set new records, including a record-high number of students who are ethnic minorities or come from other countries. The 2014-15 figures were released ... read more about EMU grows in depth and breadth, setting records for enrollment and diversity while adding grad programs
Spring Break Y-Trips: A Labor of Love
Instead of sun, sand and surf, they will head to the inner cities or coal towns to perform a labor of love, doing so willingly and with much satisfaction. Every ... read more about Spring Break Y-Trips: A Labor of Love
Students Volunteer at Food Pantry
EMU students Nathan Harder and Pancha Moreno interview in Spanish each week at Patchwork Pantry. Patchwork Pantry, an ecumenical, volunteer-run food ministry based at Community Mennonite Church in Harrisonburg, Va., ... read more about Students Volunteer at Food Pantry
Latino Initiative Attracts Hispanic Freshmen
Webster Contreras (left) and Maria Monroy (right) are among the 10 Hispanic students who enrolled at EMU at least in part because of a campus initiative to attract more Spanish-speaking ... read more about Latino Initiative Attracts Hispanic Freshmen