Gina Troyer ‘93, a liberal arts major with a special education certification and a minor in coaching, was hesitant about playing sports in college after feeling a “little burned out” ... read more about Hall of Honor: Gina Campbell Troyer
Women’s basketball
Hall of Honor: Bianca Ygarza
Bianca Ygarza ‘14 (nursing) played basketball with her sister Alicia Ygarza ‘16 at Penn Manor High School in Millerville, Pennsylvania, and chose to continue her career at EMU to study ... read more about Hall of Honor: Bianca Ygarza
In the News: Kevin Griffin ’93 to lead Harrisonburg’s Church of the Nazarene
Kevin Griffin ’93, head coach of EMU’s women’s basketball team from 2005 to 2018, has been selected by Harrisonburg’s Church of the Nazarene as its new lead pastor. The church announced ... read more about In the News: Kevin Griffin ’93 to lead Harrisonburg’s Church of the Nazarene
Hall of Honor: 2003 EMU women’s basketball team
Twenty years after making a strong postseason run, the 2003 EMU women’s basketball team will become just the second basketball team—and the first women’s basketball team—to be enshrined into the ... read more about Hall of Honor: 2003 EMU women’s basketball team
Athletics Awards highlight six for special recognition
Six student-athletes were recognized with special awards at the April’s athletics awards banquet. Allison Shelly and Isaac Alderfer were recognized as Male and Female President’s Award honorees. The President’s Award ... read more about Athletics Awards highlight six for special recognition
‘HOME TO ME’: HHS alum Komara serves as leader for young Royals
For some, Harrisonburg is simply the town they went to college in. The Friendly City is home to James Madison University, Eastern Mennonite and Bridgewater College. It’s the place to ... read more about ‘HOME TO ME’: HHS alum Komara serves as leader for young Royals
EMU Athletics shares ‘Royal Dose of Gratitude’ to alumni working in healthcare
This spring, EMU Athletics has been celebrating alumni-athletes working in the health care professions. “It has been so exciting to reconnect with former Royals for this special social media campaign ... read more about EMU Athletics shares ‘Royal Dose of Gratitude’ to alumni working in healthcare
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
Nurse Deanna Brubaker ’06 recharges outdoors in Colorado
Daily News-Record sports editor David Driver ’85 hosts a weekly series called “Friday Flashback,” featuring local athletes, coaches or administrators from city/county high schools. The 10th installment is on Deanna ... read more about Nurse Deanna Brubaker ’06 recharges outdoors in Colorado
Tributes by faculty and staff for 2019 Cords of Distinction honorees
Ten graduating seniors were honored as Cords of Distinction recipients in a ceremony Saturday afternoon, May 4, 2019, at Eastern Mennonite University. Faculty, staff and fellow students nominated the recipients, ... read more about Tributes by faculty and staff for 2019 Cords of Distinction honorees