Dr. Parker Leap ’15 has been hired as associate athletics director for sport psychology and mental wellness at Appalachian State University. A former Royals soccer forward, Leap earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from EMU. ... read more about Alumnus joins App State as associate AD from Appalachian State University Athletics
Kirby Dean ’92, head coach of the EMU men’s basketball team from 2003-18, is an analyst on broadcasts of JMU men’s basketball games for ESPN+. ... read more about Former basketball coach in new role with ESPN+ from Augusta Free Press
Athlete-turned-assistant coach Nate McGhee ’24, MBA ’26, whose collegiate volleyball dreams were once dashed, says EMU gave him a second chance to succeed When Nate McGhee ’24, MBA ’26, arrived ... read more about Finding his footing
EMU Athletics recently held its annual year-end awards ceremony to celebrate its student-athletes and teams along with their accomplishments over the past academic year. The ceremony recognized the recipients of ... read more about EMU recognizes 2025-26 athletes of the year
Agreement outlines retirement community’s acquisition of Park Woods forest and EMU baseball field HARRISONBURG, Va. — Eastern Mennonite University and Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community announced Monday, May 11, a strategic ... read more about Eastern Mennonite University and Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community enter strategic partnership
Koran Rucker crowned champion of men’s hammer throw and discus EMU welcomed hundreds of student-athletes, coaches, and spectators from schools across the Old Dominion Athletic Conference on Friday and Saturday, ... read more about Track and field championships return to EMU
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
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!
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
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