Carmen Schrock-Hurst, instructor in the Bible and religion department, writes about how young people need to understand how their story is a part of the Biblical story, and how the Biblical story continues to unfold.
Academics

New neuroscience minor strengthens pre-med program and grad school preparation
A neuroscience minor is the newest addition to the more than 60 academic programs of study already offered by 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ (91¶ÌÊÓÆµ). “This minor, housed jointly in 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ’s psychology ... read more about New neuroscience minor strengthens pre-med program and grad school preparation

Seminary hosts the Summer Institute for Spiritual Formation June 19-30
The Summer Institute for Spiritual Formation at Eastern Mennonite Seminary from June 19-30 provides training for those interested in individual spiritual direction and congregational spiritual formation. It also gives participants ... read more about Seminary hosts the Summer Institute for Spiritual Formation June 19-30

Reading Area Community College nursing students benefit from articulation agreement with 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ Lancaster
Graduates of Reading Area Community College (RACC)’s associate’s degree in nursing program will have a seamless transition to 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ (91¶ÌÊÓÆµ) at Lancaster’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, ... read more about Reading Area Community College nursing students benefit from articulation agreement with 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ Lancaster
Elisabeth Wilder '17, a self-described "liberal lady," writes about her friendship with classmate and "conservative chic" Lorraine Armstrong '17 that developed during a semester at the .
Phillip Thompson, assistant superintendent of Rockbridge County Public Schools, was appointed superintendent by the Rockbridge County School Board..

Grad School Q & A: Pastor John Tyson ’09, Princeton Theological Seminary graduate
John Tyson, a pastor at Bethel College Mennonite Church in North Newton, Kansas, graduated from 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ (91¶ÌÊÓÆµ) in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in Biblical studies. He then ... read more about Grad School Q & A: Pastor John Tyson ’09, Princeton Theological Seminary graduate
Lynchburg Beacon of Hope filmed Azariah Cox this month at Heritage High School, creating a video celebrating his status as the first college graduate for the nonprofit, which aims to increase the number of Lynchburg City Schools students who pursue higher education.
Michael Bischoff MA '02, who qualifies for disability benefits because of an aggressive brain cancer, suggests that we think anew about "people who receive disability benefits as released friends, people who are released from the normal world of paid work, with the expectation that they will then contribute creatively, socially, spiritually, and culturally to society in powerful ways."

Jean Claude Nkundwa MA ’14 accepts CJP Peacebuilder of the Year Award
Jean Claude Nkundwa MA ’14, who works for peace in his native country of Burundi from exile in Rwanda, accepted the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding’s Peacebuilder of the Year ... read more about Jean Claude Nkundwa MA ’14 accepts CJP Peacebuilder of the Year Award