EMU is proud to announce that four of its esteemed faculty members have been appointed as endowed chairs, effective fall 2026. The appointments were confirmed by the EMU Board of ... read more about Four professors honored as endowed chairs
Kathy Evans
RJE Conference celebrates 10 years at EMU
Theme of this year’s event is ‘Language Matters’ Restorative Justice in Education ConferenceDate: Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25, 2025Location: Campus Center at EMU, 1200 Park Rd, Harrisonburg, VirginiaCost: $350 for full-program registration. ... read more about RJE Conference celebrates 10 years at EMU
Restorative justice in education master’s program offers online option
Beginning in fall 2021, Eastern Mennonite University’s MA in Education: Restorative Justice in Education degree program will offer an online option, in addition to the current curriculum on the Harrisonburg campus. The ... read more about Restorative justice in education master’s program offers online option
CODI hosts racism, anti-racism and belonging discussion for EMU faculty and staff
On August 19, faculty and staff from Eastern Mennonite University gathered for a required online session on “Racism, Anti-Racism, and Belonging” hosted by the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion. The ... read more about CODI hosts racism, anti-racism and belonging discussion for EMU faculty and staff
EMU offers free webinars for ministry, parents, educators, healthcare professionals, racial and social justice advocates
Eastern Mennonite University offers several academic and professional programs related to trauma and resilience and restorative justice, and integrates this expertise into general coursework for programs not specifically focused on ... read more about EMU offers free webinars for ministry, parents, educators, healthcare professionals, racial and social justice advocates
SPI Community Day 2020 highlights racial justice advocates
“Family means everything to Monacan people,” said the tribe’s chief, Kenneth Branham, during Eastern Mennonite University’s Community Day on Feb. 14. During a noon plenary session, Branham interspersed the history ... read more about SPI Community Day 2020 highlights racial justice advocates
Survey reflects deeply-rooted values of Mennonite education
Two researchers have taken the pulse of Mennonite PreK-12 education in the United States. Paul Yoder, a professor in Eastern Mennonite University’s teacher education program, partnered with colleague Peter Wiens, ... read more about Survey reflects deeply-rooted values of Mennonite education
‘Accumulating evidence’ that RJE works: Professor co-authors policy brief to inform implementation
Restorative justice in education can reduce the use of exclusionary discipline, but only if schools do it well, conclude co-authors and professors Kathy Evans, of Eastern Mennonite University, and Anne ... read more about ‘Accumulating evidence’ that RJE works: Professor co-authors policy brief to inform implementation
Professor facilitates RJ in education conversations in Indiana
Professor Kathy Evans met with staff and area educators in Elkhart, Indiana, to talk about efforts with restorative justice in education. ... read more about Professor facilitates RJ in education conversations in Indiana from Elkhart Truth
Practitioners from five states and 11 Virginia school districts attend EMU’s fourth annual Restorative Justice in Education Conference
The American public school system has many structural issues, from an emphasis on standardized assessments to inequitable disciplinary procedures and overcrowding, but Kathy Evans, an education professor at Eastern Mennonite ... read more about Practitioners from five states and 11 Virginia school districts attend EMU’s fourth annual Restorative Justice in Education Conference