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EMU holds groundbreaking event to launch new track and field complex

April 20, 2023Last updated April 26, 2023 by Jen Kulju

Eastern Mennonite University is holding a groundbreaking event to launch construction of its new state-of-the art track and field complex on Monday, April 24, 2023, at 5 p.m. at EMU’s

Winter Crossroads features UC renovation

January 30, 2023Last updated January 30, 2023 by EMU Communications

EMU’s University Commons renovation takes center stage in the Winter 2022 issue of Crossroads in mailboxes this month. Learn more about the new Common Grounds Coffeehouse, student union and two new murals

EMU’s Top News of 2022

January 10, 2023Last updated January 17, 2023 by Lauren Jefferson

Our news site is one of the most powerful and engaging ways that we tell the EMU story to a global audience. It’s the most-visited page on the EMU website.

Royals close out fall season with individual honors

December 6, 2022Last updated December 14, 2022 by EMU Communications

Eastern Mennonite University’s fall athletes ended their seasons with more than 20 individual honors. EMU’s field hockey team finished 10-7 overall, notching its best overall record since 2011. Defender Brandy

Former Phillie Erik Kratz returning to alma mater as head coach at Dock

Bucks County Courier Times

Former Philadelphia Phillies catcher Erik Kratz, who spent 11 seasons in the majors, is taking over as the head baseball coach at his alma mater, Dock Mennonite Academy, the school announced Thursday. Kratz, 42, is a 1998 Dock Mennonite (formerly Christopher Dock) graduate and a 2002 graduate of Eastern Mennonite University. ... read more about Former Phillie Erik Kratz returning to alma mater as head coach at Dock from Bucks County Courier Times

Lancaster Mennonite coach Ryan Gehman ’14 says ‘running has saved my life’

Lancaster Online

Ryan Gehman '14 coaches cross country and works in the wellness department at Landis Homes, a senior living community in Lititz. Gehman was born with autism, first diagnosed at age 4, when a doctor told his parents he would never be able to write, never be able to read beyond a fifth-grade level and would struggle with physical coordination and fine-motor skills. ... read more about Lancaster Mennonite coach Ryan Gehman ’14 says ‘running has saved my life’ from Lancaster Online

Royals triathletes third, qualify three to nationals

October 15, 2022Last updated October 24, 2022 by Moderator

The EMU women’s triathlon team sent three down to Smith Mountain Lake Saturday, looking for qualifications for the national tournament. When the dust settled, EMU sat in third place as

Meet this year’s Yoder and Webb Scholars

September 16, 2022Last updated September 19, 2022 by Kate Szambecki

Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) has announced the 2022 Yoder and Webb Scholars. The scholarships cover full tuition and include admission into EMU’s Honors Program. The Yoder Scholars program was founded

EMU Athletics to honor former athletic trainer, pitcher and 2010 basketball team

September 13, 2022Last updated September 19, 2022 by Lauren Jefferson

EMU Athletics is honoring two individuals and one team during the 2022 Homecoming and Family Weekend. Former athletic trainer Mike Downey will receive the Distinguished Service Award. Hall of Honor

Homecoming TenTalks welcomes Sue Blauch ’86, Jered Lyons ’08 and Dr. Todd Weaver ’87

September 6, 2022Last updated October 10, 2022 by EMU Communications

EMU’s Homecoming and Family Weekend presents a special athletics-themed TenTalks on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. in the MainStage Theater. Come early to get your seat, because TenTalks is

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