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Grad School Q & A: Robert Cook ’17

July 1, 2020Last updated July 28, 2020 by admin

Robert Cook is a 2017 graduate of Eastern Mennonite University with a degree in history and social science. After earning a degree in government at Johns Hopkins University, he teaches

Engineering student builds sustainable concession stand for honors capstone project

Central Christian School

Senior mathematics and engineering major Ben Zook is giving back to EMU through his senior honors capstone project, a new sustainable concessions stand for the university’s turf field. ... read more about Engineering student builds sustainable concession stand for honors capstone project from Central Christian School

Three Yoder Scholars bring host of talents to Eastern Mennonite University

March 29, 2016Last updated April 19, 2017 by Walt Wiltschek

Each year, Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) engages in a rigorous process to select recipients for the prestigious Yoder Scholarships. Established in 1993 and named for alumni Carol and Paul R. Yoder Jr.,

Newest Yoder Scholars bring artistic, athletic and academic talent to EMU

April 10, 2015Last updated January 6, 2016 by Steve Shenk

Over the past three years, the graduation rate for EMU honors students was 100 percent, with a third completing double or triple majors. These students, representing diverse cultural, racial and

Jess Rheinheimer, stellar basketball forward and nursing major, named one of five in nation to Academic First Team

February 25, 2015Last updated March 12, 2015 by James De Boer

Eastern Mennonite University junior Jess Rheinheimer (Manheim, Pa./Lancaster Mennonite) has been named to the Capital One Academic All-America First Team. She is just one of five women’s basketball players from

Newest Yoder Scholars look forward to studies at EMU

April 2, 2014Last updated April 11, 2014 by Paul Souder

In August 2014 when they enter EMU’s first-year class, Michaela Mast of Harrisonburg, Va., and Harrison Horst of Landisville, Pa., will begin their four-year journey as Yoder Scholars. Each year

Honors program attracts students who share ‘vigor and enthusiasm for education’

February 27, 2014Last updated March 13, 2014 by Paul Souder

Ask senior Aaron Erb to name the quality he appreciates most about his four-year experience in the Honors Program, and he begins with people. “This program has added so much

EMU “Honors” 53 Incoming Students

May 11, 2012Last updated May 30, 2012 by Mike Zucconi

Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) will welcome in 53 incoming students to the honors program, the largest class in the program’s history. In addition, two incoming students, Hannah Chappell-Dick, a senior

Incoming Students Honored for Academics, Service

March 26, 2012Last updated May 11, 2012 by Mike Zucconi

Two incoming students will receive a full-ride scholarship to Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) while 75 additional students participated in an honors weekend on campus. Hannah Chappell-Dick, a senior at Bluffton

Students Recognized for Academic Achievements

August 28, 2008Last updated September 19, 2014 by Jim Bishop

Fifteen first-year and four returning students have been named to the honors program at EMU, made possible by an endowment fund. Read more…

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