For many college students, the idea of moving to a new city, starting a demanding internship, and living independently for the first time is as equally thrilling as it is ... read more about Capital lessons: Inside the EMU Washington Semester
EMU Washington Semester
Where every major meets opportunity: Inside the EMU Washington Semester
The EMU Washington Semester is a transformative academic experience that places students at the center of one of the most influential cities in the world: Washington D.C. Designed to bridge ... read more about Where every major meets opportunity: Inside the EMU Washington Semester
‘A living, evolving experiment in education’: D.C. program turns 50
Alumni reunite to share memories, stories from their time in the program The EMU Washington Semester program started off in the fall of 1976 as a “high-risk proposition,” recalls Phil ... read more about ‘A living, evolving experiment in education’: D.C. program turns 50
D.C. program renames scholarship after longtime director
EMU Washington Semester celebrates 50 years with scholarship honoring Dr. Kimberly Schmidt On Oct. 11, during a homecoming celebration, the EMU Washington Semester program (formerly known as WCSC/WSSY) commemorated its ... read more about D.C. program renames scholarship after longtime director
Internships with impact: Students explore careers through the EMU Washington Semester in D.C.
This fall, 10 students from three Mennonite-affiliated colleges have come together in Washington D.C. to participate in the newly renamed EMU Washington Semester, a transformative program that blends academic engagement, ... read more about Internships with impact: Students explore careers through the EMU Washington Semester in D.C.
New name, same ‘great program’
Rebranded EMU Washington Semester celebrates 50 years of career-building and community WHEN ML LORMEJUSTE ’25 arrived at the Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC) during the fall of 2024, he admits ... read more about New name, same ‘great program’
Longstanding D.C. program rebrands as ‘EMU Washington Semester’
As it enters its 50th year, Eastern Mennonite University’s internship and urban studies program in Washington, D.C. is adopting a new name: the EMU Washington Semester. This strategic rebranding more ... read more about Longstanding D.C. program rebrands as ‘EMU Washington Semester’