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
Athletics
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
Incoming athlete says faith led her right to EMU
Prospective students choose a college for many different reasons. For Reese Fitton, a senior standout on the Luray High School volleyball team, faith led her right to EMU. “My faith ... read more about Incoming athlete says faith led her right to EMU
EMU recognizes standout students, announces Engage Award winners
EMU honored students for their accomplishments at the Fall 2025 Student Recognition Celebration, held Wednesday morning in Lehman Auditorium. “This event is about lifting one another up,” said Tyler Goss, ... read more about EMU recognizes standout students, announces Engage Award winners
EMU’s top 10 news stories of 2025
Stories about EMU’s new interim president, the Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus, dominated traffic to our news site this year, with two pieces about her leadership landing in the Top ... read more about EMU’s top 10 news stories of 2025
Incoming volleyball star named Athlete of the Week
Luray High School senior Reese Fitton, who will play collegiate volleyball for the Royals next year, was profiled by the Daily News-Record as its Athlete of the Week. "I love [EMU head] coach Casey [Steinbrecher]," she told the newspaper. "I think he’s such a great coach, and I’ve been to some of their recruiting camps. I just loved the way he coached, so it was almost just God’s calling pushing me there. I knew that’s really where [God] wanted me to be to grow my faith, grow as a player and in my education.” ... read more about Incoming volleyball star named Athlete of the Week from Cody Elliott | Daily News-Record
EMU disc golf team hosts tournament at Westover Park
EMU's disc golf team hosted a tournament at Westover Park in Harrisonburg this past weekend. Along with EMU, teams from Liberty, Gallaudet, NC State, UNC, and Appalachian State competed at the tournament. ... read more about EMU disc golf team hosts tournament at Westover Park from Kira Fullington | WHSV-TV3
That’s a wrap! EMU’s custom charter bus hits the road in style
With plenty of panache and pyrotechnics, EMU revealed its brand-new, fully wrapped charter bus at a ceremony on Monday afternoon. The event, held at the north end of the parking ... read more about That’s a wrap! EMU’s custom charter bus hits the road in style
EMU’s Jesse Longenecker ties for 30th at US Disc Golf Championship
Jesse Longenecker, a sophomore environmental science major who won the 2025 College Disc Golf National Championship in April, competed against the sport's best of the best at the 2025 U.S. Disc Golf Championship this weekend in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He tied for 30th place. ... read more about EMU’s Jesse Longenecker ties for 30th at US Disc Golf Championship from Professional Disc Golf Association