It’s the end of another routine practice for the EMU disc golf team when Jesse Longenecker turns to his teammates, a disc in hand and a smile on his face. ... read more about EMU’s Jesse Longenecker crowned national champion of college disc golf
Athletics
EMU’s new pickleball courts a smash hit
Local groups, donors team up to revitalize outdoor space As temperatures climb back into the 70s, word has spread about the six new pickleball courts on EMU’s campus. Athletic Director ... read more about EMU’s new pickleball courts a smash hit
In the News: EMU alum Dwight Gingerich ’81 racks up the wins as basketball coach
Dwight Gingerich ’81, boys basketball coach for Hillcrest Academy (formerly known as Iowa Mennonite School), notched his 753rd career win this season. His 753-233 career record makes him the fourth ... read more about In the News: EMU alum Dwight Gingerich ’81 racks up the wins as basketball coach
EMU grad guides Paralympians in Paris
Philip Watson Jr. ’16 says his experiences at EMU sparked a passion for service—a passion that continues to this day. The Philadelphia native recently returned from the 2024 Summer Paralympics ... read more about EMU grad guides Paralympians in Paris
New track & field complex dedicated
Alumni, faculty, staff, students and community members showed up in large numbers for the Track & Field Complex Dedication on Saturday, Oct. 12 during EMU’s 2024 Homecoming and Family Weekend. ... read more about New track & field complex dedicated
Hall of Honor: Gina Campbell Troyer
Gina Troyer ‘93, a liberal arts major with a special education certification and a minor in coaching, was hesitant about playing sports in college after feeling a “little burned out” ... read more about Hall of Honor: Gina Campbell Troyer
Hall of Honor: Bianca Ygarza
Bianca Ygarza ‘14 (nursing) played basketball with her sister Alicia Ygarza ‘16 at Penn Manor High School in Millerville, Pennsylvania, and chose to continue her career at EMU to study ... read more about Hall of Honor: Bianca Ygarza
Hall of Honor: Michael Allen
Michael Allen ‘13, a liberal arts major with minors in Spanish and music, is a Fork Union, Virginia, native who leaped into EMU and its record books after having competed ... read more about Hall of Honor: Michael Allen
Hall of Honor: Roland Landes
Roland Landes wore many hats over the course of three decades at EMU, serving as an exemplary employee and coach of five different sports: men’s cross country, baseball, men’s basketball, ... read more about Hall of Honor: Roland Landes
‘Pitch’ perfect
Lacrosse goalie, coach share special connection As goalkeeper for the Royals lacrosse team, Cristal Narciso has to be quick on her feet. The rising senior operates like a football quarterback, ... read more about ‘Pitch’ perfect