In the News: EMU alumna Marcia Zook teams up with friend to write children’s book

Author Marcia Zook '99, who earned a liberal arts degree from EMU, was featured in the Daily News-Record on Feb. 21. She worked with illustrator Kathleen Johnston on a book, "Look up, Patito!" about downtown Harrisonburg's bronze duckling family. Read the article here. Story by Harleigh Cupp; contributed photo. ... read more about In the News: EMU alumna Marcia Zook teams up with friend to write children’s book from The Daily News-Record

In the News: Furniture maker, EMU alumnus carves craft in tradition

Furniture maker Landon Heavener '15, who graduated EMU with a bachelor's degree in English, dabbled in several careers — including middle school teacher — before finding his place at the woodworkers' table. Read the article in the Daily News-Record here. Story and photo by Harleigh Cupp / DN-R ... read more about In the News: Furniture maker, EMU alumnus carves craft in tradition from The Daily News-Record

New York Times features alum Jason Lentz, timbersports icon

'Maybe it was Jason Lentz’s genetic destiny — though he certainly fought against it — to become one of the world’s best lumberjacks.' Read more about the #1 lumberjack in the world. ... read more about New York Times features alum Jason Lentz, timbersports icon from https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/28/magazine/competitive-lumberjack-timbersports-jason-lentz.html?smid=em-shareHi

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

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