Several alumni are part of an elite group of 30,000 runners who qualified for—and finished—one of the world’s most challenging and prestigious races. For one former Royals athlete, crossing the ... read more about 2023 Boston Marathon
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EMU Honors, Awards and Recognitions – 2022-23
More than 100 Eastern Mennonite University students were recognized for accomplishments and achievements during the 2022-23 academic year during a special recognition ceremony on May 2. View the livestream on ... read more about EMU Honors, Awards and Recognitions – 2022-23
In the News: Hannah Chappell-Dick ‘16 named Brown University head women’s cross country coach
Hannah Chappell-Dick ‘16 has been promoted to head women’s cross country coach and assistant track & field coach at Brown University. Chappell-Dick is in her second season on the Bears ... read more about In the News: Hannah Chappell-Dick ‘16 named Brown University head women’s cross country coach
EMU holds groundbreaking event to launch new track and field complex
Eastern Mennonite University is holding a groundbreaking event to launch construction of its new state-of-the art track and field complex on Monday, April 24, 2023, at 5 p.m. at EMU’s ... read more about EMU holds groundbreaking event to launch new track and field complex
Winter Crossroads features UC renovation
EMU’s University Commons renovation takes center stage in the Winter 2022 issue of Crossroads in mailboxes this month. Learn more about the new Common Grounds Coffeehouse, student union and two new murals ... read more about Winter Crossroads features UC renovation
EMU’s Top News of 2022
Our news site is one of the most powerful and engaging ways that we tell the EMU story to a global audience. It’s the most-visited page on the EMU website. ... read more about EMU’s Top News of 2022
Royals close out fall season with individual honors
Eastern Mennonite University’s fall athletes ended their seasons with more than 20 individual honors. EMU’s field hockey team finished 10-7 overall, notching its best overall record since 2011. Defender Brandy ... read more about Royals close out fall season with individual honors
Former Phillie Erik Kratz returning to alma mater as head coach at Dock
Former Philadelphia Phillies catcher Erik Kratz, who spent 11 seasons in the majors, is taking over as the head baseball coach at his alma mater, Dock Mennonite Academy, the school announced Thursday. Kratz, 42, is a 1998 Dock Mennonite (formerly Christopher Dock) graduate and a 2002 graduate of Eastern Mennonite University. ... read more about Former Phillie Erik Kratz returning to alma mater as head coach at Dock from Bucks County Courier Times
Lancaster Mennonite coach Ryan Gehman ’14 says ‘running has saved my life’
Ryan Gehman '14 coaches cross country and works in the wellness department at Landis Homes, a senior living community in Lititz. Gehman was born with autism, first diagnosed at age 4, when a doctor told his parents he would never be able to write, never be able to read beyond a fifth-grade level and would struggle with physical coordination and fine-motor skills. ... read more about Lancaster Mennonite coach Ryan Gehman ’14 says ‘running has saved my life’ from Lancaster Online
Royals triathletes third, qualify three to nationals
The EMU women’s triathlon team sent three down to Smith Mountain Lake Saturday, looking for qualifications for the national tournament. When the dust settled, EMU sat in third place as ... read more about Royals triathletes third, qualify three to nationals