EMU placed in the “third tier” rankings in the “best liberal arts colleges” category in the 2010 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” by “U.S. News & World Report” magazine. EMU ... read more about EMU ranked in ‘America’s Best Colleges’ edition
Giving
EMU heartened by contributions amid stressful economy
Total charitable contributions to EMU for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009 were $6,069,782, an increase of 15% over the previous year. This is only the second time in ... read more about EMU heartened by contributions amid stressful economy
EMU Development office’s Summer 2009 financial and charitable planning guide
Bach Festival combines serious and casual, sobering and hopeful
Fanfares and flip-flops. Handel’s massive story of Samson and two short works written within the past year. A call to hope arising from the ashes of New York’s World Trade ... read more about Bach Festival combines serious and casual, sobering and hopeful
New Cedarwood Dorm to use solar energy
EMU and Altadena Energy & Solar are cooperating on a solar hot water system for EMU’s new Cedarwood residence hall, scheduled to open in August, 2009. Read more… ... read more about New Cedarwood Dorm to use solar energy
EMU ranks high, very competitive in graduation rates
-Excerpted from the Daily News Record, June 10, 2009 A study tracking graduation rates ranked Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) among the top schools in the region. With 71 percent* of ... read more about EMU ranks high, very competitive in graduation rates
EMU announces emergency student aid fund
Due to the recent economic downturn, Eastern Mennonite University’s endowment value has decreased from $24 million to $14 million. Our best estimate is that EMU will have $300,000 less available ... read more about EMU announces emergency student aid fund
What does ‘community’ mean at EMU?
Endowed Scholarship to Honor Nursing Alum Matt Garber
Matt Garber, a well-loved student leader, musician, and 2008 nursing graduate, was known for his strong faith and good sense of humor. EMU hopes the new Matthew Garber Endowed Scholarship ... read more about Endowed Scholarship to Honor Nursing Alum Matt Garber
Trustees Upbeat Despite Economic Woes
The economic malaise infecting the country was felt at the quarterly meeting of the EMU board of trustees, but that reality didn’t prevent the group from experiencing some optimistic moments. ... read more about Trustees Upbeat Despite Economic Woes