In August 2025, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference announced its inaugural class of 50 to the ODAC Hall of Fame. Four Royals were named to the ODAC’s first-ever class. Over ... read more about ODAC Hall of Fame: Jewel Lehman ’87
Women’s volleyball
In Memoriam: Miriam “Mim” Mumaw ’61 coached the first women’s intercollegiate athletics teams
Note: A service of celebration for Miriam “Mim” Mumaw will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at 3 p.m. at Washington Community Fellowship (907 Maryland Ave. NE, Washington D.C.). ... read more about In Memoriam: Miriam “Mim” Mumaw ’61 coached the first women’s intercollegiate athletics teams
Incoming athlete says faith led her right to EMU
Prospective students choose a college for many different reasons. For Reese Fitton, a senior standout on the Luray High School volleyball team, faith led her right to EMU. “My faith ... read more about Incoming athlete says faith led her right to EMU
Incoming volleyball star named Athlete of the Week
Luray High School senior Reese Fitton, who will play collegiate volleyball for the Royals next year, was profiled by the Daily News-Record as its Athlete of the Week. "I love [EMU head] coach Casey [Steinbrecher]," she told the newspaper. "I think he’s such a great coach, and I’ve been to some of their recruiting camps. I just loved the way he coached, so it was almost just God’s calling pushing me there. I knew that’s really where [God] wanted me to be to grow my faith, grow as a player and in my education.” ... read more about Incoming volleyball star named Athlete of the Week from Cody Elliott | Daily News-Record
Hall of Honor: Gina Campbell Troyer
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
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
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
Hutchinson leads Royals volleyball to a hot start
After helping the Royals women’s volleyball team to a pair of weekend ODAC wins, Paris Hutchinson has been selected as the Royals Athlete of the Week. For her performance, she was ... read more about Hutchinson leads Royals volleyball to a hot start
EMS taps two alumni for head coaching positions
Eli Crawford ’11 and Meredith Stinnette Hall ’20, both alumni of Eastern Mennonite University, have been announced as new head coaches at Eastern Mennonite School in Harrisonburg, Va. Crawford and ... read more about EMS taps two alumni for head coaching positions
Volleyball’s Paris Hutchinson is EMU’s first VASID Rookie Of The Year
EMU women’s volleyball player Paris Hutchinson (Waynesboro, Va./Wilson Memorial) continues forging into new territory with postseason awards, today being named as the Rookie of the Year by the Virginia Sports Information Directors ... read more about Volleyball’s Paris Hutchinson is EMU’s first VASID Rookie Of The Year