Fred Kniss Archives

‘Dream Hike’ photo book proceeds to bolster endowed scholarship

June 17, 2021Last updated June 21, 2021 by EMU Communications

A new photo book memorializing the “MJ Dream Hike” is now available for purchase, with proceeds going towards the MJ Sharp Peace & Justice Endowed Scholarship at Eastern Mennonite University.

EMU to host walking ceremony and online Commencement in May

April 9, 2021Last updated April 12, 2021 by EMU communications

Eastern Mennonite University will host an in-person “Walking Ceremony” and online Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2021 and the Class of 2020. The Walking Ceremonies will be Saturday, May

EMU’s political clubs make bipartisan effort to get out the vote

October 22, 2020Last updated November 3, 2020 by Lauren Jefferson

Two clubs at Eastern Mennonite University did their best to get out the vote this month ahead of the Nov. 3 presidential election – and contrary to the fraught and

EMU’s move-in delay shifts welcome events online for new and returning Royals

August 24, 2020Last updated August 25, 2020 by Lauren Jefferson

A virtual welcome, we all know, is not the same as smiles, hugs and the buzz of excitement around the start of the academic year. In the wake of a

EMU announces plans to open campus for in-person classes in the fall

May 28, 2020Last updated June 2, 2020 by Lauren Jefferson

A recent admissions event for incoming students at Eastern Mennonite University drew historic numbers — and among those listening, surely some breathed a sigh of relief when President Susan Schultz

Pre-med students benefit from new pathways to Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

January 8, 2020Last updated January 15, 2020 by Lauren Jefferson

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) has created new opportunities for Eastern Mennonite University pre-med students in recognition of their academic preparation, commitment to community service, and aptitude to

EMU names new director of intercultural programs

August 30, 2019Last updated September 3, 2019 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Beth Good has been named Eastern Mennonite University’s director of intercultural programs. In the new role, Good will coordinate off-campus cross-cultural undergraduate and graduate courses, provide academic and programmatic oversight

EMU welcomes new faculty

August 26, 2019Last updated August 26, 2019 by Lauren Jefferson

Eastern Mennonite University and Eastern Mennonite Seminary welcome several new full-time faculty to the ranks for the 2019-20 academic year. The following appointments are announced by Fred Kniss, provost; David

Seminary welcomes two new faculty

August 26, 2019Last updated August 26, 2019 by Lauren Jefferson

Eastern Mennonite Seminary welcomes two new faculty members for the 2019-20 academic year. The following appointments are announced by Fred Kniss, provost; Sue Cockley, dean of the School of Theology

EMU announces new dean of students

July 8, 2019Last updated July 15, 2019 by Lauren Jefferson

Eastern Mennonite University announces the appointment of Shannon W. Dycus to the dean of students position. Dycus, most recently co-pastor of First Mennonite Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, brings experience in

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