Veterinarian Nolan Prock ’12 remembers one of his earliest patients. It was a frog. And Prock, a biology major in the Pre-Professional Health Sciences (PPHS) program at EMU, was tasked ... read more about Volleyballer-turned-veterinarian Prock ’12 helps people through their pets
Patricia Grace King ’89, an author living in Durham, England, who taught in EMU's Language and Literature Department from 2000-03, is the winner of the 2026 Drue Heinz Literature Prize, "one of the world's most prestigious prizes for a collection of short fiction" (University of Pittsburgh Press). Her collection, Those Who Vanish, will be published in September 2026. ... read more about Alumna author wins literature prize from The University of Pittsburgh Press
Lauren Weaver ’09, whose clinical experience spans more than 15 years since graduating from EMU with a BSN, was recently named the director of the Geisinger School of Nursing in ... read more about Weaver ’09 chosen to lead Geisinger School of Nursing
Alsaadun MA ’17, Harrisonburg’s first refugee councilmember, advocates for local immigrant community No matter where you come from or which language you speak, there is a place for you in ... read more about One year into his council term, alumnus continues to provide a voice for the voiceless
Benjamin Bergey says the three heroines at the heart of Netflix’s latest megahit, KPop Demon Hunters, are like allegorical music and peacebuilders. “They use their singing to defeat the darkness, ... read more about Music Department’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ parody video blows up
A new book by attorney and mediator Brenda Waugh MA ’09 (conflict transformation), Becoming a Restorative Lawyer: How to Transform Your Legal Practice for Self, Client, and Community Growth (Good ... read more about New book from CJP alumna explores how lawyers can integrate RJ principles
EMU held its first-ever Royal Makers Market at the University Commons on Saturday, featuring artwork, crafts, and books for sale from more than 35 vendors. ... read more about Alumni, students, and employees sell crafts at Royal Makers Market from Anya Sczerzenie | Daily News-Record
David Landis ’04 appeared as a guest on an episode of The Holler: A Visit Mountaineer Country Podcast. Known for his work in creating the 40-mile Jesus Trail hiking route through Galilee, Israel, as well as the 550-mile TransVirginia Bike Route in Virginia, the EMU grad is the driving force behind Mountaineer Gravel, a regional project that connects cyclists to the backroads, trails, and small towns that make North Central West Virginia a unique place to explore. ... read more about Cycling alum talks gravel biking on ‘Mountaineer Country’ podcast from Visit Mountaineer Country
One EMU grad is creating quite the buzz. Nathan Derstine ’10, a chemical ecologist and physiologist whose research focuses on insect pheromones, was recently recognized for his groundbreaking work on ... read more about Biology alum recognized for outstanding achievements in chemical ecology
As Dorothy “Dottie” Nolt Weber ’75 can attest, there’s a special kind of magic in the air in the days leading up to Homecoming. The retired teacher, who taught for ... read more about ‘EMU is family’: Highlights from Homecoming 2025