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In the News: EMU alumna Marcia Zook teams up with friend to write children’s book

The Daily News-Record

Author Marcia Zook '99, who earned a liberal arts degree from EMU, was featured in the Daily News-Record on Feb. 21. She worked with illustrator Kathleen Johnston on a book, "Look up, Patito!" about downtown Harrisonburg's bronze duckling family. Read the article here. Story by Harleigh Cupp; contributed photo. ... read more about In the News: EMU alumna Marcia Zook teams up with friend to write children’s book from The Daily News-Record

EMU Opens Convocation “Like No Other”

August 31, 2012Last updated September 22, 2014 by Mike Zucconi

Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) President Loren Swartzendruber called students, faculty and staff to be “like no other,” as a Christian university and as servant leaders, to the standing-room only crowd

Graduates Honored for Contributions to Campus, Community

May 1, 2012Last updated February 22, 2017 by Mike Zucconi

Ten graduating seniors were honored as “Cords of Distinction” recipients in a ceremony held Saturday afternoon, April 28 at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). Faculty, staff and fellow students nominated the

Alumnus a Champion for Mental Health Care

January 27, 2012Last updated March 27, 2012 by Bonnie Price Lofton

This article appears in Crossroads magazine, fall 2011 supplement When the state of Georgia needed someone to rescue its troubled system for mentally ill and disabled individuals, it hired Frank

Who Am I Becoming? An Address from Andy Dula

July 29, 2010 by Patty Eckard

By Andy Dula This article is adapted from an address to the Lancaster MEDA Chapter. Andy Dula, a 1991 EMU graduate, is chief financial officer at EG Stoltzfus Construction, Lancaster,

EMU ranked in ‘America’s Best Colleges’ edition

August 21, 2009Last updated September 19, 2014 by Jim Bishop

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

EMU Offers WRAP Session on Private College Affordability

January 14, 2009Last updated September 19, 2014 by Jim Bishop

Virginia’s private colleges are within reach financially – despite tough economic times. That’s the message EMU President Loren Swartzendruber is inviting prospective students and parents to hear on campus Saturday,

Magazine Gives EMU National Ranking

August 17, 2007Last updated September 19, 2014 by Jim Bishop

Eastern Mennonite University is ranked in the “fourth tier” in the “best liberal arts colleges” category in the 2008 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” by “U.S.News & World Report” magazine.

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