For the past several months, we called on EMU’s faithful flock of supporters to help us celebrate the 10th annual LovEMU Giving Day by giving more than ever before—for our ... read more about LovEMU Giving Day raises over $400K for first time ever
Athletics
A T-shirt cannon, a lip-sync battle, and Herm on an e-bike, oh my!
Spirited pep rally kicks off LovEMU Giving Day 2026 Herm was missing. The crowd of faculty, staff, students, and alumni at Yoder Arena for Wednesday morning’s LovEMU Pep Rally called ... read more about A T-shirt cannon, a lip-sync battle, and Herm on an e-bike, oh my!
Mat Huff ’06 coaches Luray boys to state championship win
Congratulations to Mat Huff '06, head coach of the Luray High School boys basketball team, for leading the Bulldogs to their first state championship win since 1976. Huff was also an assistant coach for the EMU "Runnin' Royals" men's basketball team that advanced to the Elite Eight of the 2010 NCAA Tournament. ... read more about Mat Huff ’06 coaches Luray boys to state championship win from John Breeden | Daily News-Record
For the record: Ryan Henschel ’15 solves for success
Editor’s Note: This profile is the fourth of six stories about students and alumni leading up to the 10th annual LovEMU Giving Day on April 1. For more information about ... read more about For the record: Ryan Henschel ’15 solves for success
DSS Special Agent Hannah Patterson ’14 protects America’s athletes at 2026 Olympics and Paralympics
When Team USA’s athletes took to the ice at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy last month, alumna Hannah Patterson ’14 was there to keep them safe. Patterson ... read more about DSS Special Agent Hannah Patterson ’14 protects America’s athletes at 2026 Olympics and Paralympics
After 23 years at helm, softball coach McCurdy to retire
“From Dynasty Into Difficulty: McCurdy Leaves TA for Woebegone EMU”… When JD McCurdy decided to move from the high school coaching ranks up to college, that was the headline from ... read more about After 23 years at helm, softball coach McCurdy to retire
ODAC Hall of Fame: Jewel Lehman ’87
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: Jewel Lehman ’87
ODAC Hall of Fame: Erik Kratz ’02
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: Erik Kratz ’02
ODAC Hall of Fame: Missy Hensley ’92
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
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