Although the fourth annual EMU Night with the Turks ended in a loss for the hometown team Thursday, the evening was still a win for Royals fans. Fans wearing EMU ... read more about Herm brings Royals spirit to the ballpark
Athletics
EMU Night with the Turks returns! Join us!
Free admission for fans wearing EMU apparel Join us for an evening of baseball, giveaways, and community when EMU Night with the Turks returns on Thursday, July 16, at 7 ... read more about EMU Night with the Turks returns! Join us!
Alumnus joins App State as associate AD
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
Former basketball coach in new role with ESPN+
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
Finding his footing
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 recognizes 2025-26 athletes of the year
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
Eastern Mennonite University and Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community enter strategic partnership
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
Track and field championships return to EMU
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
LovEMU Giving Day raises over $400K for first time ever
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
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!