With help from rallying donors across all 50 states and an impromptu head-shaving challenge, EMU’s fourth annual LovEMU Giving Day on April 8 raised a record $214,683 from 732 gifts. ... read more about LovEMU Day 2020 sets new records!
Athletics
Herm ready to ‘pass the torch’ of Royal Pride to next blue lion mascot
Eastern Mennonite University has announced the retirement of Herm, the school’s mascot, effective at the end of the 2019-20 academic year. Known less by his official moniker of Herm the ... read more about Herm ready to ‘pass the torch’ of Royal Pride to next blue lion mascot
Field hockey players earn National Academic Squad honors
Nine field hockey players claimed a spot on the National Academic Squad, according to a press release from the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA). The Royals team earned the NFHCA’s ... read more about Field hockey players earn National Academic Squad honors
EMU’s new women’s volleyball coach is 10-year assistant at JMU
Eastern Mennonite University has announced the hiring of Casey Steinbrecher as the head women’s volleyball coach. He recently completed his 10th season at D-I James Madison University, where he has been the ... read more about EMU’s new women’s volleyball coach is 10-year assistant at JMU
Field hockey earns 14th consecutive academic honor
The EMU field hockey team earned the National Academic Team Award by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA). The award recognizes the team GPA from the fall semester of the ... read more about Field hockey earns 14th consecutive academic honor
Disc golfers earn trip to nationals
The EMU disc golf team made a clean sweep at the EMU Royals Qualifier and earned a trip to the College Disc Golf National Championship. This was the team’s second ... read more about Disc golfers earn trip to nationals
‘Play Now, Make History’: Women’s lacrosse team ready to make their debut
This spring marks an historic first season for the EMU Royals women’s lacrosse team, who open at Juniata March 7 and play the first of six home games on March ... read more about ‘Play Now, Make History’: Women’s lacrosse team ready to make their debut
Cross country teams earn All-Academic awards
EMU’s cross country teams have each won All-Academic awards once again from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. This is the third straight season the Royals ... read more about Cross country teams earn All-Academic awards
EMU’s Shelly named Scholar All-American
Eastern Mennonite University senior Abigail Shelly (Collinsville, Miss./West Lauderdale) capped an outstanding first season of women’s triathlon by being named Scholar All-American. The select group of honorees were selected by the College ... read more about EMU’s Shelly named Scholar All-American
New golf simulator helps EMU teams train year around
A round of golf for the Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) men’s and women’s teams is no longer dependent on the weather, thanks to the newly installed SkyTrak golf simulator. This ... read more about New golf simulator helps EMU teams train year around