This is the first of four profiles about the 2025 inductees of the EMU Athletic Hall of Honor. For more information about the Hall of Honor and a full list ... read more about Hall of Honor: Phil Guengerich ’70
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Alumni Awards: Collaborative worldbuilder Fabrice Guerrier MA ’15 named Alum of the Year
This is the first of three profiles about the recipients of EMU’s 2025 Alumni Awards. For more information about the annual awards and a full list of past winners, visit ... read more about Alumni Awards: Collaborative worldbuilder Fabrice Guerrier MA ’15 named Alum of the Year
Save the date! EMU celebrates Homecoming 2025 from Oct. 10-12
This story was last updated on Oct. 10. Herm is sending out his Royal roar, calling all EMU alumni, family, friends, students, and community members, both near and far, back ... read more about Save the date! EMU celebrates Homecoming 2025 from Oct. 10-12
Madelyn McGuigan ’17 named Honored Teacher of the Year in essay contest
Madelyn McGuigan ’17, a teacher at Spotswood Elementary School in Harrisonburg, won grand prize in the 28th annual Honored Teacher Essay Contest, thanks to a heartfelt essay written about her by one of her fifth-grade students. Chosen from teachers in three school divisions, McGuigan—who graduated from EMU with degrees in Spanish and sociology—received a $1,500 award. In his essay, the student praised his teacher for her “dedication to daily learning” and incredible patience. ... read more about Madelyn McGuigan ’17 named Honored Teacher of the Year in essay contest from Daily News-Record
A Royal Tale: Kaleb Wyse ’10 found recipe for success at EMU
Editor’s Note: This profile is the fifth of six stories about students and alumni leading up to LovEMU Giving Day on April 2. For more information about the day and ... read more about A Royal Tale: Kaleb Wyse ’10 found recipe for success at EMU
In the News: EMU alum Dwight Gingerich ’81 racks up the wins as basketball coach
Dwight Gingerich ’81, boys basketball coach for Hillcrest Academy (formerly known as Iowa Mennonite School), notched his 753rd career win this season. His 753-233 career record makes him the fourth ... read more about In the News: EMU alum Dwight Gingerich ’81 racks up the wins as basketball coach
EMU grad guides Paralympians in Paris
Philip Watson Jr. ’16 says his experiences at EMU sparked a passion for service—a passion that continues to this day. The Philadelphia native recently returned from the 2024 Summer Paralympics ... read more about EMU grad guides Paralympians in Paris
There’s no place like HOMEcoming: See the 2024 highlights
Past and present Royals alike followed the yellow brick road back to Eastern Mennonite University for an unforgettable Homecoming and Family Weekend. With more than 380 people registered for 30+ ... read more about There’s no place like HOMEcoming: See the 2024 highlights
New track & field complex dedicated
Alumni, faculty, staff, students and community members showed up in large numbers for the Track & Field Complex Dedication on Saturday, Oct. 12 during EMU’s 2024 Homecoming and Family Weekend. ... read more about New track & field complex dedicated
Nurturing seeds of faith in churches, individuals through conversation
Ministry of Outstanding Young Alum Seth Crissman ‘09, MDiv ‘15 builds bridges between communities Harrisonburg, Virginia, resident Seth Crissman ‘09, MDiv ‘15 has been selected by Eastern Mennonite University’s Alumni ... read more about Nurturing seeds of faith in churches, individuals through conversation