EMU hosted the third Athletics Fireside Gathering of the year, and while it gave Royals fans an inside look into EMU Athletics, most of the hour-long session was spent talking ... read more about Kratz talks community at Fireside Gathering
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Spring Athletics Update: Watch our Royals in action online; Kratz to join Jan. 27 Fireside Gathering
As he settled into his courtside seat on Saturday in Yoder Arena, James DeBoer had a smile on his face. “I’ve missed seeing our Royals in action, and even though ... read more about Spring Athletics Update: Watch our Royals in action online; Kratz to join Jan. 27 Fireside Gathering
EMU’s Top Photos of 2020
Media specialist Rachel Holderman likes to take her time with a photo – finding vibrant colors and dynamic light and carefully composing the frame. Coupled with this care, though, is versatility ... read more about EMU’s Top Photos of 2020
County teacher receives prestigious certification
Owen Longacre ’13 is a graduate of Eastern Mennonite University’s teacher education program. He teaches and coaches at Spotswood High School in Rockingham County Public Schools. *** Owen Longacre was ... read more about County teacher receives prestigious certification
Photoessay: Royals athletes prep for spring competition
EMU’s student-athletes didn’t compete last semester because of COVID restrictions and the cessation of conference competition, but they still practiced, conditioned, and laid strong foundations to prepare for spring semester ... read more about Photoessay: Royals athletes prep for spring competition
Committed, vigilant campus leads to successful completion of fall semester
As students and faculty wrapped up final exams last week, the Eastern Mennonite University community reflects on the achievement of a major milestone: completing a large portion of the fall ... read more about Committed, vigilant campus leads to successful completion of fall semester
Former women’s basketball coach Richard McElwee dies
This article by Greg Madia appeared in the Dec. 2, 2020, issue of the Daily News-Record. This was the pinnacle for Eastern Mennonite University women’s basketball. The Royals’ buzzer-beating shot ... read more about Former women’s basketball coach Richard McElwee dies
Downey to retire as EMU’s head athletic trainer
Eastern Mennonite University has announced the retirement of longtime Head Athletic Trainer Mike Downey. He is in his 30th year at the school, and will finish his duties on Dec. 31. ... read more about Downey to retire as EMU’s head athletic trainer
ODAC announces spring 2021 competition plans
The ODAC has outlined plans for spring competitions for each sport. Check emuroyals.com for team schedules, to be released shortly. ... read more about ODAC announces spring 2021 competition plans from Old Dominion Athletic Conference
DN-R: Kratz reflects on 19 years of professional baseball
He appreciates all the stops made, every inning caught and each at-bat taken. Erik Kratz’s playing career is over, he said, after 19 years in professional baseball and spending parts of the last 11 seasons in the big leagues. “There’s a ton I’m proud of,” Kratz told DN-R reporter Greg Madia. ... read more about DN-R: Kratz reflects on 19 years of professional baseball from Daily News-Record