At 3 p.m. each day, James and Marian Payne would stop their activity, whatever it might be, and share tea-time together. That time became significant on Saturday, May 12, as ... read more about James Payne’s memorial service at EMU celebrates a life well-lived and support generously given
In the President’s Reception Room at Eastern Mennonite University stands an old upright piano, dark woodwork with a decorative molded vine pattern across the front. A brass plaque on it ... read more about The Lehman family piano and a shared love of music that transcended rules
In 2017, Eastern Mennonite University was awarded grants in excess of $3.3 million, including more than $2.2 million in federal funding. The grants support the health and wellbeing of local ... read more about EMU awarded record-breaking total of more than $3.3 million in grants in 2017
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) has received a portion of a $2.7 million bequest from the Virginia College Fund. The university will receive $672,000, primarily to be used for student scholarships ... read more about EMU receives $672,000 bequest through Virginia College Fund
In late November 2017, Professor Justin Poole learned that Eastern Mennonite University’s spring theater production of “The 39 Steps” had been invited to perform at the Region II Kennedy Center American ... read more about ‘The 39 Steps’ hosts three benefit performances before heading to Kennedy Center theater festival
A contingent of Eastern Mennonite University administrators and faculty recently got a taste of what Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC) program participants gain: a sampling of the culture and history ... read more about Washington Community Scholars’ Center visit showcases student internships
A variety of holiday-themed events fill out the calendar at Eastern Mennonite University as the fall semester draws to a close. Please join our community for drama, worship and music. ... read more about EMU Centennial Christmas celebration offers concerts, ‘DoveTale’ play, and lessons and carols service
During a homestay in the Middle East several decades ago, visiting a friend his son had met at Eastern Mennonite University, Norm Rittenhouse heard a firsthand story that deeply troubled ... read more about EMU benefactor Norm Rittenhouse, 91, reflects on ‘working to give’ and the scholarship honoring his wife
Twenty years after it debuted, DoveTale will be performed at Eastern Mennonite University’s Lehman Auditorium Dec. 10, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. All ages are invited to this family-friendly show which ... read more about ‘DoveTale’ benefit show marks 20-year anniversary, honors Lee Eshleman and adds to centennial celebrations
Thursday, Nov. 30: Jazz Ensemble Concert Come hear the 16-member ensemble under the direction of Robert Curry play swing, up-tempo funk, two Benny Carter pieces and more at Lehman Auditorium ... read more about EMU Centennial Christmas celebration offers concerts, ‘DoveTale’ play, and lessons and carols service