In August 2025, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference announced its inaugural class of 50 to the ODAC Hall of Fame. Four Royals were named to the ODAC’s first-ever class. Over ... read more about ODAC Hall of Fame: Missy Hensley ’92
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In Memoriam: Miriam “Mim” Mumaw ’61 coached the first women’s intercollegiate athletics teams
Note: A service of celebration for Miriam “Mim” Mumaw will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at 3 p.m. at Washington Community Fellowship (907 Maryland Ave. NE, Washington D.C.). ... read more about In Memoriam: Miriam “Mim” Mumaw ’61 coached the first women’s intercollegiate athletics teams
ODAC Hall of Fame: Leonard Dow ’86
In August 2025, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference announced its inaugural class of 50 to the ODAC Hall of Fame. Four Royals were named to the ODAC’s first-ever class. Over ... read more about ODAC Hall of Fame: Leonard Dow ’86
Alumna artist’s paintings on display at Gehman Gallery
A collection of more than 30 oil and watercolor paintings by Rebecca Souder Gish ’09, titled An Edom Hills Almanac: A Year of Painting Outside, captures scenes from her 43-acre farm in Linville. The exhibit will remain on display at the Margaret Martin Gehman Gallery (University Commons 179) through Feb. 20. ... read more about Alumna artist’s paintings on display at Gehman Gallery from Lori D’Angelo | Daily News-Record
Volleyballer-turned-veterinarian Prock ’12 helps people through their pets
Veterinarian Nolan Prock ’12 remembers one of his earliest patients. It was a frog. And Prock, a biology major in the Pre-Professional Health Sciences (PPHS) program at EMU, was tasked ... read more about Volleyballer-turned-veterinarian Prock ’12 helps people through their pets
Alumna author wins literature prize
Patricia Grace King ’89, an author living in Durham, England, who taught in EMU's Language and Literature Department from 2000-03, is the winner of the 2026 Drue Heinz Literature Prize, "one of the world's most prestigious prizes for a collection of short fiction" (University of Pittsburgh Press). Her collection, Those Who Vanish, will be published in September 2026. ... read more about Alumna author wins literature prize from The University of Pittsburgh Press
Weaver ’09 chosen to lead Geisinger School of Nursing
Lauren Weaver ’09, whose clinical experience spans more than 15 years since graduating from EMU with a BSN, was recently named the director of the Geisinger School of Nursing in ... read more about Weaver ’09 chosen to lead Geisinger School of Nursing
Alumna’s documentary premieres at Court Square Theater on Thursday
Date: Thursday, Dec. 18Time: Screening starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.Location: Court Square Theater, 41-F Court Square, HarrisonburgCost: Tickets are pay-what-you-willOnline: Reserve tickets at courtsquaretheater.org/event/hola-paisano A short ... read more about Alumna’s documentary premieres at Court Square Theater on Thursday
One year into his council term, alumnus continues to provide a voice for the voiceless
Alsaadun MA ’17, Harrisonburg’s first refugee councilmember, advocates for local immigrant community No matter where you come from or which language you speak, there is a place for you in ... read more about One year into his council term, alumnus continues to provide a voice for the voiceless
New play from EMU alumna highlights life in the Shenandoah Valley before the Civil War
A new play written by screenwriter Liz Beachy Hansen '99 and premiering at the Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center this weekend tells the story of what it was like to live in the Shenandoah Valley on the eve of the Civil War. The hourlong "Rise Up and Follow" takes place this Saturday and Sunday, as well as next Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 20 and 21, every 15 minutes from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ... read more about New play from EMU alumna highlights life in the Shenandoah Valley before the Civil War from Lori D’Angelo | Daily News-Record