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Longtime advancement VP switching gears and staying on

January 22, 2026Last updated January 22, 2026 by Ryan Cornell

After 21 years at the helm, Shisler ’81 looks forward to new advisory role Kirk Shisler ’81 wants to make one thing very clear: He’s not retiring. At least not ... read more about Longtime advancement VP switching gears and staying on

February 19, 2024Last updated February 21, 2024 by EMU Communications

Did you know that the first president of EMU resigned in a dispute about allowing musical instruments in the home? Or, that the fifth president took office at age 35? ... read more about Meet the presidents: Learn more about our school’s eight former leaders

April 9, 2018Last updated April 24, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

Students and seasoned scholars alike gathered March 24 at Eastern Mennonite University for the Centennial Histories Symposium, a day-long intellectual gathering featuring the authors of five histories of Mennonite higher ... read more about Centennial Histories Symposium taps into Mennonite higher ed’s ‘commonality and unity’ to face challenging times

January 1, 2018Last updated January 2, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

For 19 of the past 21 years, Twila King Yoder has served at Eastern Mennonite University as assistant to the president, including most recently, to the university’s newest one. Yoder ... read more about Twila Yoder retires after 19 years as assistant to EMU’s presidents

October 16, 2017Last updated February 19, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

Friday afternoon’s Presidential Forum at Eastern Mennonite University’s MainStage Theater offered a rare opportunity to hear from four leaders: three who have led the institution through major cultural and curricular ... read more about Spanning nearly 50 years of institutional leadership, EMC/EMU presidents emeriti reminisce

July 1, 2016Last updated July 8, 2016 by Lauren Jefferson

Just a few minutes into her first day of work at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), Interim President Lee Snyder was greeted with a pleasant surprise. This surprise was an “old ... read more about Dr. Lee Snyder begins her six-month term as interim president of Eastern Mennonite University

January 27, 2016Last updated July 13, 2016 by EMU communications staff

Respected educator and administrator Lee Snyder, PhD., will serve as interim president of Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) beginning July 1, 2016. Her appointment comes as President Loren Swartzendruber retires after ... read more about With presidential search on schedule, educator and administrator Lee Snyder will serve in an interim role

January 22, 2016Last updated July 11, 2025 by Walt Wiltschek

Inviting participants to “several days of learning that have the potential to transform us,” School for Leadership Training (SLT) coordinator Linda Alley welcomed about 200 people to this year’s event ... read more about ‘Oasis’-themed School for Leadership Training revisions the metaphorical desert as a vital site of growth and rebirth

January 14, 2016Last updated July 10, 2025 by Walt Wiltschek

“Life is difficult,” Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) President Loren Swartzendruber said as he began his final convocation address Wednesday. Swartzendruber acknowledged the deep challenges facing the world, the nation, and the ... read more about Spring convocation invokes spirit of community, with blessings for the new semester and two cross-cultural groups

December 23, 2015Last updated October 21, 2021 by Lauren Jefferson

If a building could have a motto, Suter Science Center, named after longtime professor Dr. Daniel B. Suter, might have “Science, service, success” as its memorable catchphrase. Since its opening ... read more about Join the ‘Suter West’ campaign: Phase II renovations will host lab spaces, new engineering program and updated museum