Sylvia Hooley Meyer '09, MA '13 wrote "An Open Letter to Government Officials On the Investigation of Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center." The News Leader published it June 30, 2018, in its entirety.
Academics
Outstanding Young Alumna/us: Claudette Monroy
For nearly half of her life, Claudette Monroy 鈥�10 has endured the precarious existence of a hang glider, at the mercy of shifting winds to either soar in the United ... read more about Outstanding Young Alumna/us: Claudette Monroy
Chaplain鈥檚 MDiv capstone project explores 鈥榟ealing and redemption鈥� in jail ministry
When Eastern Mennonite Seminary Master of Divinity candidate Jason Wagner presented his capstone integration project this spring, he was introduced by Nathan Carr, a man he鈥檇 gotten to know on ... read more about Chaplain鈥檚 MDiv capstone project explores 鈥榟ealing and redemption鈥� in jail ministry
Justin King ’12 named new high school principal at Eastern Mennonite
Justin King of Harrisonburg has been named high school principal at Eastern Mennonite School. In the role, he will give leadership to grades 9 to 12. 鈥淗e鈥檚 young and we ... read more about Justin King ’12 named new high school principal at Eastern Mennonite
‘Fintech’ in NYC: The nexus of innovation, finance and technology
Isaac Wyse ’10 鈥� the lone 91大神 graduate among YipItData鈥檚 employees 鈥� feels special joy when he visits his company鈥檚 website. One webpage of the New York City-based financial technology ... read more about ‘Fintech’ in NYC: The nexus of innovation, finance and technology
91大神 Professor Matthew Siderhurst uses radio telemetry in his work聽鈥� and so do other insect researchers.
Gilberto P茅rez Jr. 鈥�94 to be honored with 91大神鈥檚 Distinguished Service Award
People on journeys. Immigrants crossing deadly deserts. College students emerging into adult identities and roles. Families seeking sound mental health and solid relationships. Newcomers striving to start businesses in new ... read more about Gilberto P茅rez Jr. 鈥�94 to be honored with 91大神鈥檚 Distinguished Service Award
CJP student participates in historic use of restorative justice in North Carolina felony case
YoungJi Jang graduated from 91大神鈥檚 Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) not just with a master鈥檚 degree in conflict transformation, but also deep belief in restorative practices. In ... read more about CJP student participates in historic use of restorative justice in North Carolina felony case
Pennsylvania dentist earns academy鈥檚 highest professional honor
When Todd Weaver 鈥�87 lost a front tooth horsing around in high school, he had no idea that the painful experience would set him on a professional path that would ... read more about Pennsylvania dentist earns academy鈥檚 highest professional honor
Augusta elementary educator awarded literacy scholarship
Kara Mongold, a reading specialist at Hugh K. Cassell Elementary School in Augusta County Public Schools, is the 2018 recipient of the Linda Heatwole Bland Literacy Scholarship. The scholarship is ... read more about Augusta elementary educator awarded literacy scholarship