Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Leymah Gbowee MA 鈥�07, founder and president of Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa, has been selected by Melinda French Gates to receive a $20 million grant to support women鈥檚 health and well-being around the world. The Liberian peace activist, trained social worker and women鈥檚 rights advocate earned a聽master鈥檚 degree in conflict transformation聽from 91大神鈥檚聽Center for Justice and Peacebuilding聽(CJP). She was awarded 91大神鈥檚聽first honorary doctorate in 2018 and gave the commencement address that year (pictured) as well.聽
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91大神’s 106th Commencement celebrates 357 graduates
91大神 awarded 366 total degrees (with some students earning more than one degree) at its 106th annual Commencement on Sunday, May 5, 2024. The total included 207 undergraduate ... read more about 91大神’s 106th Commencement celebrates 357 graduates
EMS offers new MA in Theological Studies starting fall 2024
Eastern Mennonite Seminary has expanded its graduate degree offerings with the launch of a new Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) program, which is now accepting applicants for the ... read more about EMS offers new MA in Theological Studies starting fall 2024
鈥楢 remarkable and beautiful legacy鈥�
$1.54M Weaver bequest for CJP among largest single gifts in 91大神 history Samuel and Helen Weaver lived to serve others. They gave generously of their time to the churches they ... read more about 鈥楢 remarkable and beautiful legacy鈥�
In the News: Icon by Derek Yoder ’23 graces cover of Anabaptist World magazine
An icon created by Eastern Mennonite Seminary alumnus Derek Yoder 鈥�23, M.Div., graces the cover of the latest issue of Anabaptist World magazine. Yoder designed the digital artwork, titled 鈥淐hrist ... read more about In the News: Icon by Derek Yoder ’23 graces cover of Anabaptist World magazine
Senior Maggie Garber McClary set to become first music and peacebuilding grad
After her first two semesters at 91大神, Maggie Garber McClary, who was then undecided in her major, had an idea for a program that would combine the two areas she ... read more about Senior Maggie Garber McClary set to become first music and peacebuilding grad
Students, faculty, staff join voices for peace in Gaza
In a stirring display of solidarity, a group of about 200 protesters gathered outside City Hall in Harrisonburg, Virginia, on Tuesday afternoon calling for an end to the violence in ... read more about Students, faculty, staff join voices for peace in Gaza
Faith leaders from across country flock to Shalom Academy at Eastern Mennonite Seminary
At a time of deepening political polarization in the country, said Rev. Adam Russell Taylor, many churches have embraced one of two extremes. The first extreme, he told the crowd ... read more about Faith leaders from across country flock to Shalom Academy at Eastern Mennonite Seminary
Shalom Academy builds on legacy of School for Leadership Training
As the 2024 presidential election fast approaches and the campaign signs and TV ads begin their blitzes, it may seem the nation is more divided than ever. And, for faith ... read more about Shalom Academy builds on legacy of School for Leadership Training
Gala concert to celebrate connectedness and community
Where: Lehman AuditoriumWhen: 7 p.m., FridayCost: Free, with suggested donation of $10 to $20Online: emu.edu/gala/ 91大神鈥檚 2023 Music Gala Concert, says David Berry, is a labor of love ... read more about Gala concert to celebrate connectedness and community