Dr. Joe Longacher '59, former President of Mennonite Healthcare Fellowship, discusses his years in service serving as a general practitioner, how he found his way to the specialty of gastroenterology, and what has continued to keep him busy as a retiree. Dr. Longacher explores his immense grief, considering the death of his several family members over the last 18 months and how he and his family have found resilience in the toughest of times. The MennoHealth Cast podcast is a production of Anabaptist World, and
Pre-professional health sciences

NIH chief talks mental health and genetics at October Suter seminar
Dr. Francis J. McMahon will give a Suter Science Seminar on Wednesday, October 14 at 4:15 p.m. at 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ (91¶ÌÊÓÆµ). Attend via 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ’s Facebook Live page. McMahon will ... read more about NIH chief talks mental health and genetics at October Suter seminar

Homecoming 2020: Alumni Awards
Celebrate 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ’s Alumni Award recipients Friday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 on Facebook Live! These honored guests will be joined at the Homecoming opening celebration with President Susan Schultz Huxman (and ... read more about Homecoming 2020: Alumni Awards

91¶ÌÊÓÆµ sees growth across undergrad, grad programs
Innovative new undergraduate and graduate programs and a strong showing in retention across the undergraduate classes have helped 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ report favorable gains in student numbers this fall despite ... read more about 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ sees growth across undergrad, grad programs

Neuroscience minor is ‘the cherry on top’ of a STEM degree at 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ
What do soldering electrodes, discussing psychiatric medicine with clients, and cryostating (a.k.a., dissecting frozen) mouse brains all have in common? They’re job responsibilities that neuroscience alumni from 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ ... read more about Neuroscience minor is ‘the cherry on top’ of a STEM degree at 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ

Leader of Virginia’s public health response to COVID-19 to speak Wednesday
Jeannine Uzel MSN ’18* is the director of public health nursing at the Virginia Department of Health. She will give a lecture as part of the 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ (91¶ÌÊÓÆµ) ... read more about Leader of Virginia’s public health response to COVID-19 to speak Wednesday

Embryologist Sarah Jones ’08 helps hopefuls become parents
Sarah Jones ’08 starts her day with the sun, collecting eggs. And while she does live on a farm, the eggs she collects are actually human oocytes, for her work ... read more about Embryologist Sarah Jones ’08 helps hopefuls become parents

Centering student needs, 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ faculty adapt to fall semester challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on educational institutions across the country – with students, instructors, and families seemingly in limbo as they try to navigate public health precautions and an ... read more about Centering student needs, 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ faculty adapt to fall semester challenges

91¶ÌÊÓÆµ to host three virtual Suter Science Seminars this fall
91¶ÌÊÓÆµ will host three virtual Suter Science Seminars for the 2020 fall semester. Virginia’s director of public health nursing, a principal investigator from the National Institute of Mental ... read more about 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ to host three virtual Suter Science Seminars this fall

91¶ÌÊÓÆµ partners in public health campaigns
91¶ÌÊÓÆµ is participating in two public health campaigns calling on the community and university students to prioritize public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. A video produced by Sentara ... read more about 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ partners in public health campaigns